Billy Elliot the Musical

Spectacular show. Though no longer on Broadway or in the US tour, Billy Elliot has now gone into regional productions. Anyone who had doubts about these, don't. Spectacular show. The regionals are wonderfully done and they maintain all the intensity of the original story and the fantastic musical score of Elton John. Take your family and enjoy.

We had never seen this Illinois troupe perform before, but I had seen Billy Elliot performed in London's West End (at the Victoria Palace Theatre). My expectations were thus lower compared to a Broadway or West End production. However, I was very pleasantly surprised with the quality of singing, acting, dancing, music, and staging -- despite a stage that was much smaller (perhaps 1/3 or less of the square footage of the Victoria Palace Theatre), this local production was amzaingly close to the level of performance I had seen in London. Kudos to the local production team and actors! Having seen Billy Elliot months before Margaret Thatcher's passing, I was also curious about how the infamous Christmas party scene would be handled. In England, I had learned that there was still bad blood on the topic (but subsequently learning that this had thrown nearly a million people, workers plus their families, into poverty in the 1980s made this less surprising) -- so the London scene was unabashedly and extremely anti-Thatcher. If memory of that earlier staging is accurate, the hard edges of this Christmas scene were softened in the local Drury Lane production, and seemed almost respectful compared to the original. Well, done, in my opinion. So overall, this production was surprisingly good, and after having finally learned about this gem of a theater, production team, and actors, we will be back.

Absolutely Fabulous! So Glad I Got The Chance To See It! loved The Kids In This. So Talented! would Love To See It Again! Love The Movie! Recommend Both!

Awesome, Couldn't believe this was JP's fist time on stage!!!

Great story, excellent music... Heavy Brittish content, may be difficult for those not familiar with understanding of Brittish main stream lingo to understand.

Main character, Bill Elliot was an amazing dancer, especially for his age. He was on stage almost all the time and to be able to perform at that level at such a young age is quite remarkable.

good play, good music and phenomenal dancing, although it was almost 3 hours long-probably could stand to cut some scenes

Billy Elliot was spectacular. J.P. Viernes made his professional debut. He has a bright future ahead.

The show was fantastic! Those kids are so talented!

This was a wonderful evening at the theater. The performers were outstanding. I will be recommending this play to friends and family.

I purchased our Billy Elliot tickets for the 18th of March as a birthday gift for my husband. Little did we know that it was their opening night of previews. Having seen Billy Elliot the movie a few years back, I was hoping the live musical would stay true to the same story line. We were both blown away by the dancing, especially that of the evening's "Billy", played by Cesar Corrales. We were equally impressed with his poise during a staging malfunction that required him to re-start his "Angry" dance. All of the children in the show exhibited great stage presence beyond their years. The only fault of this performance is that it didn't last longer! There aren't enough stars to grade this winner.

Funny, touching, rousing, inspiring; Billy Elliot was all of these. The actors were strong as actors, singers and dancers. Tommy Batchelor and Keean Johnson were wonderful as Billy and Michael. Parents should note that like the movie, there is very strong language in the play and I would not recommend it for young children. I plan to go again!

This show was incredible! The music was fabulous and the dancing inspiring. Wow, what talent! Go see it!

Billy - the actor - was a phenominal dancer. While the entire cast performed as a top-notch troupe, I was especially impressed by the talent shown by Billy. This was a wonderful experience

The first 15 minutes or so were a little slow and the music was not as entertaining as expected. After those minutes, the play was amazing. I can't believe the talent of Tommy Batchelor. I loved the set and how lighting and shading was used to make statements. I was hoping for more rock music, but loved, loved, loved it.

Didn't live up to the hype at all. The music was average at best which was very disappointing. The show had its moments, but overall, it was unexciting. I would not want to see it again.

I took my wife, my 10 year old daughter Emma and her friend Sarah. Emma had seen the play on Broadway and loved it so much she wanted to see it in Chicago. We all enjoyed the play. All the actors were great especially Billy.

Excellent show- we couldn't have enjoyed it more! The performances were amazing- how talented these people are. This is a true experience to be enjoyed and savored!!! Go Again and Again!

Everything about this show is outstanding--but especially the dancing. To see the cast - especially Billy - perform live was a true gift. The play made me laugh, smile, and even brought a tear to my eye a time or two. Great entertainment - but if young children are in the audience, be warned about the dialogue. The play is true to the climate of the time, including profanity (spoken as part of the dialect). Don't miss it!

This musical was truly amazing. The dancing was incredible. It was a treat to see Cesar's premiere on stage. I would highly recommend this musical! Another smash hit for Sir Elton!

This show was above and beyond for performances. I'm an usher at a very large theatre and have seen my share of shows. This one tops the list for must see. Worth every penny and then some. Great job for Billys' first performance ever! Kudos to you young man.

The dancing was as great as everyone expected it to be. But I love musicals for the music first and foremost, and this score was unoriginal and redundant. The songs went on for far too long with uninteresting melodies and one verse worth of lyrics. The music was clearly a vehicle for the dancing, rather than a stand-alone aspect of the show. I expected far better of Elton John. However, the cast did a wonderful job with the score they had; the acting, dancing, and overall spirit of the show were a joy to watch. I am especially impressed with all of the child actors, particularly the lead characters. In summary: If you're looking for a show with a killer soundtrack, look elsewhere. But stay for the dancing.

Billy Elliott was fantastic! I have never NEVER seen a thirteen year old with so many dance skills! And the rest of the cast was amazing as well! The music was beautiul and I can't say enough about the dancing- at one point the simple act of two people dancig on stage had my heart pounding and my tears flowing. A funny, heartwarming, beautiful show that at the same time amazes you with it's technical feats.

The musical was fantastic! The music was catchy and the dancing and choreography was incrediable!!! The actor playing Billy did a wonderful job for his first time. There wasn't a dull moment! Even though it didn't affect us, there were a number of young children in the audience who we thought the language would be too strong for.

Fantastic dance, fantastic music, great sets (although there was a timeout for a computer glitch), but 20 minutes too long. The opening scenes are slow-going compared to the dance numbers. Nonetheless, a rousing performance which excited the entire audience.

Young Billy was amazing. Production top notch, inspite of the computer glitch. Great acting. Accents a bit thick to fathom sometimes. Loved the dual story lines of the blocking. Very effective. Woke up thinking about it! That good.

If this were the 1950-1975 this musical would have closed opening night. In today's age as long you fill the time slot with a show to see and sounds to hear, you don't need to have hit songs to be remembered. Such is case with this show. It's amusing and all, the kids are talented, some funny lines but you won't remember a song 10 minutes after walking out the door.

SDMT is nothing short of great at providing us with quality shows year in and year out. Billy Elliot is no exception and I hope that everyone who likes great dancing, singing and acting will come out and support this show! I especially like the kids in the show and their talent is not juvenile! My granddaughter and I have always enjoyed the productions which are comparable to Broadway shows! 5 stars for SDMT and for Billy Elliot!

The San Diego Musical Theatre & California Ballet performance of Billy Elliot was fantastic!! I consider myself a big Billy Elliot fan, having seen it in London 4 times and Broadway San Diego's version once, (and Elliott Hanna's DVD multiple times), before this version. This version was every bit as good as the London version, and Charlie Garton's performance was as touching as his talent was impressive. I am looking forward to seeing more of his performances in his sure-to-be successful career if he chooses it. All of the actors were great in their roles. This is a story that even after seeing it multiple times, is still moving and inspirational.

The musical is a must see for theater and dance enthusiasts.

The lead star who was only ten yeas old was amazing. Overall the show was very entertaining. I would have liked to have seen Billy Elliot as an adult given much more time to show his exquisite dancing ability. The foul language made me feel uncomfortable with children in the audience.

The entire production of Billy Elliot was amazing!! The lead "Billy" was brillant, what a talanted young man. The supporting cast, music, sets, costumes, and choreographing were all very very well done; we cannot stop talking about it. Spreckles Threatre has a quant nostalgic feeling with good acoustics making it a very enjoyable venue. Buy your tickets while you still can!!

That's what Drury Lane's Production Company deserve for their magnificent presentation of Billy Elliot which closed with two shows on the 7th of June. It was the end of two months and 69 performances of pure theatrical magic and I would suggest any one who missed seeing this sleeper of a Tony Award winning show, missed something very special. Having viewed this musical from London, NYC, Toronto, Chicago, and a dozen Midwestern cities, in all the major venues, I'm confident in saying Drury Lane's presentation was not only equal to, but in many ways, measurably better than Broadway or London, as well as the International Tour. Special recognition has to go to Kyle Halford and Nicholas Dente, the two superiorly trained youngsters who played the role of Billy...the talent and energy which required the boys to be involved on the stage for the entire 2hrs 45min length of the show. It's an unprecedented role for boys their age, and they very easily matched or exceeded similar performers in the main theaters. I saw ten shows while it was at the Lane and only wish I could have seen more...however, living a couple hous away in North Central Indiana just precluded my being able to do that. Again, congratulations to the entire cast of this musical. It was a home run every time you were on stage. Unforgettable!!!

"Billy Elliott" is chock full fantastic dancing, human emotions ranging from fear & angst to pride & glowing joy, & terrific performances by top Chicago professional actors! Another Rachel Rockwell success!

Such a shame if you talked yourself out of going to see "Billy Elliot the Musical" at Drury Lane during the past couple of months. Not sure I can add much more to the reviews I've already submitted for this show. Amongst the superlatives which describe "Billy," it was nothing less than spectacular, glorious, sad, invigorating, filled with wonderful dancing and musical numbers, all telling a story of a young boy's courage to "be himself" (a ballet dancer) despite severe and biased objections from family and peers. Kyle Halford and Nicholas Dante were the heart and sole of the story, both supremely talented and trained, and both experiencing the most demanding role ever performed by a youngster on any Broadway type stage. These two boys were nothing less than magnificent. Such a shame the show couldn't last forever at the Lane as I'm not sure much of the general public is knowledgable of what this Tony Award winner is about, or that it was even out there. Absolutely one of the top Broadway musicals of our lifetimes, notwithstanding, of all time.

We enjoyed the performance but found some of the language to be slightly offensive. The gay issue was handled quite well.

All I can say is that this show was ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL!!! Funny, sad, highly entertaining all around. All the actors were super talented, especially the star of the show that night, Nicholas Dantes. Time is running out so go see it quick!!

Took the wife out for suprise and she was thrilled great show , highly recommended

This was a fantastic production. It was so moving, filled with very talented actors/singers, and it captivated the entire nearly full house of patrons. The emotions of the striking coal miners was very real and brought tears to my eyes. I saw Billy Elliott a few years ago in downtown Chicago, but I enjoyed the Drury Lane production much more. Kudos to the entire cast, crew and producers.

Fabulous!!! Outstanding talent. Entertaining cast. High energy and audience grabbing excitements!

My wife and I have attended four productions of Billy Elliot. This production is outstanding in every way. Great cast, great settings, poignant without over sentimentality. A high energy production worth a repeat visit.

That is, it's almost impossible to believe that a youngster of 14years old could so thoroughly command a stage of a major Broadway type production to the extent Nicholas Dante demonstrated during the matinee on Thursday. I've lost count as to the number of reviews I've written on Billy Elliot the Musical over the years, or on the performances of dozens of youngster I've viewed in the role of Billy. Nicholas' interpretation on this day literally left me dumbfounded, notwithstanding, blowing the roof off Drury Lane's theater in the process. A performance of an extraordinary range of emotional acting ability, highly skilled dancing ability in both tap and classical ballet...this kid has it all and he delivers it all with an energy level which defys logic. The show is in town until the 7th of June and I anticipate not letting it leave town without seeing it three more times You would do yourself a favor by taking your entire family to see it as well. You will be thoroughly rewarded by his magnificent performance.

Play met all of my expectations. Exceptional performances.

Can't say enough about Billy Elliot!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!! It is a MUST SEE!!!

If you have not booked yourself and your family to view "Billy Elliot the Musical" at Drury Lane's elegant theater, your are missing a production which is equal to, if not, better than the original performance either in NYC, the Oriental in Chicago, or the International Tour. The adult cast is utterly superb, and you will fall in love with the youngsters who make up the heart and soul of this musical. Leading that group, of course, are Nicholas Dante and Kyle Halford alternating in the role of "Billy," and Michael Harp as best friend "Michael." And speaking of superb, Nic and Kyle command the show with their acting, gorgeous dancing, and faultless interpretation of "Billy's" role in the story. These two youngsters are magnificent throughout, and should not be missed. Having viewed numerous "Billy's" across the globe at major venues, Nic and Kyle would blow the roofs off any venue in which they might appear. They are that good. Michael Harp as Billy's star crossed friend fulfills the role with great humor and is a scene stealer in his own right. All in all, the staging, the lighting, Elton John's score, and most of all the dancing and story line will capture your heart and make you a Billy fan for life. This is a show which should not be missed. Even if you know nothing about the story and music, it is still a must see. Do yourself and your family a favor and don't pass it up.

What a terrific play! Characters did a phenomenal job.

I have seen Billy Elliot about 5 years ago and loved it! After Les Mis and Book of Mormons, this is my 3rd favorite musical of all time. Drury Lane's production is absolutely awesome, comparable with the Chicago production I saw a few years back. The Drury cast was great. Billy was exceptional, so was the Dad. The grandma was great too. I have listened to Grandma's song many times, but I never felt that much sadness when she sang it. I loved Michael too! That kid is a natural actor. Great comic timing. Of course, the reading of Mum's letter was heartbreaking. There was sobbing all around!

My mother and I attended both the dinner and the show. Everything was fabulous and a great value. The dinner was delicious and the show was first rate. The boy who played Billy was just fantastic and the rest of the cast were excellent as well. Not a bad seat in the house and no traffic or parking fee. Certainly more convenient than downtown and still excellent quality. We will definitely be doing this again!

The Drury Lane Theater has a dinner option in addition to the show. The selection of an entree was easy as there were adequate choices. The dinner was good and the service excellent. I was a fan of the Billy Elliot movie and have always had an interest in seeing the show. A trip to Chicago coincided with the production at the Drury Theater so we signed up. We were not dissapointed. The cast was exceptional and the performance highly enjoyable. I would recommend this experience without reservation.

I drive three hours one way to Drury Lane, so my investment in a day at the theater is more than just the price of a ticket. However, I can honestly say that I got more than my money's worth with the production of BILLY ELLIOT. I want to give particular credit to the dialog coach. The dialects in BILLY ELLIOTT were totally believable AND totally understandable. Nicholas Dante (Billy) is an extremely talented and advanced dancer despite his young age, but Michael Harp (as Billy's cross-dressing friend) steals the show.

Very entertaining with a very talented cast. My family and I really enjoyed this play. Highly recommended. And so easy to get to in the Western suburbs.

Billy Elliot was amazing. A good mix of comedy , drama and dance. Love to see under dog prevail. Actors were onspot and perfect fit . Billy Elliot and the dance instructor were my favorites. It will move you from laughter to tears. You wilil be engrossed in the action and time will escape you. Highly recommend the show for a nice evening out.

Everyone in this show gives the audience a treat for a lifetime---don't miss the chance to be wow-ed!

I was impressed with the children and teens in this production - their ability to sing and dance was fun to watch! Lots of energy and moving moments.

Having seen the touring version (twice) in Chicago, I would say that this production not only stands up well, but even exceeds the original. The cast is excellent. The role of Billy Elliot demands a continuing presence on the stage complete with complex and energetic dance sequences.

The finest production and interpretation of this fantastic musical presented, and you can find it all on the Drury Lane's stage from now until June 7th. On this day the role of Billy was played by Kyle Hanford who provided the audience with another sterling performance in perfect line with all his previous presentations. The supporting cast is above first rate, notwithstanding, the music, lighting, and most of all the dancing, will delight all parents and youngster who see this musical. And, in fact, all parents and children should see Billy Elliot, given it is a story of courage and determination to pursue one's artistic nature despite communal pressures to do otherwise. In Kyle Hanford you will find a performance of stamina unlike any role known to a young man of his age. He commands the stage and he demands your attention through his Iconic acting and dancing, literally, never letting go. He is the heart of the production and worth all time and money to see perform.

The national tour of Billy Elliot, took on Drew Minard in late 2012. This kid is amazing!! With only a few live performances under his belt, Drew delivers a strong, 'Electric' performance. The entire cast held our attention with their, variety of dance numbers, their humorous delivery of the shows most comical one liners, and the drama of real life. If you get a chance to see one of the remaining performance of this national tour, I highly recommend an evening you will not soon forget.

Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 - Fischer Theater Detroit. This show never disappoints!!! But having seen BETM in other venues, the performance wasn't as crisp as I have seen before. Michael does a great job stealing the scene when he is on stage. Dad (Rich Herbert) and Tony (Cullen Titmas) were only OK, not very convincing in their role. I thought their singing needed more power. Grandma was awesome. Ben Cook did a great job in singing and acting as Billy, one of the best I've seen. However, his lack of dancing background is apparent in the ballet scenes. You could tell his technique was very basic. This is not what I expected when paying over $100 per ticket and knowing how much recruitment and training happens behind the scenes. That said, he surprised my wife and I during Electricity. From a stage and background perspective, the North America tour does have extra challenges. The stage in Detroit was a bit smaller. The orchestra was also a bit weak. I do not know if they also travel with the actors. Looking forward to see BETM in Lansing and Grand Rapids. NY (2x) , Chicago (8x) and London (1x).

My husband and I went to see BillyElliot on Sat. The show was amazing.The boy that played Billy Elliot on this show the best I have ever seen. I'm sure the other boys are as talented as he was. We loved it

Incredible!! I want to be apart of the production! Dancing, acting, singing, the whole show is AMAZING! The set and costume were so well done! I love the comedy. The actors and actresses were fantastic! I want to see it again (for the third time). I loved it so much and I can't stop thinking about it!

I would recommend to this to people of all ages!! A must see!! Enjoyed every minute of it and the cast was incredible!!!

I can't believe what a disappointment this show was. After seeing the excellent movie over a decade ago, I had such high expectations for this musical adaptation. First off, with a running time of 3 hours, the show was WAY TOO LONG. It could have easily been cut to a more reasonable running time. The show dragged and the pacing was off. The role of Billy switches between 4 boys depending on the night of the performance. For the performance I attended, the role of Billy was miscast. It was played by a very talented young actor named JP Viernes, who is of Asian descent. An Asian boy cast as the son of a British miner? It was risky to cast an actor of Asian decent and I'm afraid it misfired. It made every segment where Billy interacts with his white biological father and mother very awkward and contrived. But most important of all, the musical segments were so unmemorable. You leave the theater not humming a single tune from the performance. Most musical numbers were just plain boring. The show does have some strengths though. The dance segments were very good. The Swan Lake dream sequence in particular was very nicely done. As for the other cast members, Billy's cross dressing friend was just brilliant. He literally stoled the show and was a crowd favorite. One final note. Despite the predominately young actors, this is by no means a show geared towards younger audiences. There is a preponderance of vulgar language and gestures throughout the show that were just not necessary. I wished the positives surpassed the negatives, but the show overall was a big disappointment. If you've seen the film, DO NOT see this show! It's one of those rare situations where the film is actually far more superior than the musical adaptation.

Must see, took my 11 year old daughter and she absolutly loved it. well done

I had been looking forward to seeing Billy Elliot for over a year and had high expectations going in. I was impressed. The boys that play Billy are absolutely amazing. I had the pleasure of seeing Giuseppe Bausilio and meeting him after the show. He was so sweet and you could tell that he loved being Billy.

Well worth the money! Don't miss this show! I can see why Billy Elliott won so many Tony Awards. This show has everything an audience would enjoy for entertainment! I loved the acting, music, stage set designs, dancing, well developed characters, the wide range of emotions and just about everything! GO SEE IT!

"Billy Elliot" is a beautiful story of a young boy with untapped potential. His out-of-shape dance teacher, (usually with a cigarette in her mouth), discovers the boy's talent and devotes her free time to helping him realize his gift. I loved the lower-class English accents, the guttural language, the songs, and the dance, always, the dance. Billy eventually tries out for a prestigious school, but the working-class strike that his father and brother endure divides not only the family, but also the community. The scene in which he and his future self dance in a spotlight, is a touching moment of what the boy has achieved, and what he is capable of achieving in adulthood. Billy's deceased 'mum' appears a couple of times and I ached for him because of the moments in his life they would never share. The mother reassures her son that she will always be with him, and that is what breaks the audience's heart. I first fell in love with the movie "Billy Elliot" and have the same criticism for the play. When the head of the London dance school asks Billy how he feels when he's dancing, he gives a hard-to-believe response...something about feeling electricity and feeling free. I think Billy should have said, "Dancing makes me feel like me mum's still alive," because after all, that is the truth. I realize this criticism has more to do with the playwright, than the play; in truth, this play had me laughing, crying, and rooting for the boy from the wrong side of the tracks. I go to the theater to see and hear a dramatic story that will stay with me. I don't need the kind of special effects that so many movies advertise. "Billy Elliot" is first rate, wonderful, and fun. It's the kind of play that makes you want to talk to the stranger next to you, because you've just shared something profound with him!

My husband and I decided to go to Chicago for the weekend and celebrate my 62nd birthday. I received the notice from Ticketmaster that Billy Elliot The Musical was in Chicago so decided to attend. It was an unexpected delight! What talented people and such a beautiful theater! Being in Chicago was fantastic!!!

I thoroughly enjoyed the show. The story brought tears to my eyes more than once, but it was an uplifting show that sent us out at the end with smiles on our faces. The music and choreography were integrated very effectively with the action. What an amount of talent on that stage!

This show is amazingly casted and demanding of its' players who deliver 110 % ! It's been a long time since I've enjoyed a show from start to finish...it's a great experience for theater goers of all ages...although i would love to see more young people Billy's age (11 years old) attending this event for pure inspiration, I would caution that the use of some raw language with and by some of the kids in the show, may be offensive to many parents. it's too bad that more young poeple will be kept away because of the language...the story is a great one and very real.

I've seen this musical 3 times now and will see it again a couple more times before it leaves Chicago.

Although the dancing was amazing and the story line was good. We felt compelled to walk out in the middle due to the foul language (even in the music score). I know this does not bother most people but it was too much for my daughter and me.

The opening number for me was the best part. Much heart and soul. The accents were consistent even with the children and through the singing. It was definitely a good story with good actors and good surprises. The story is almost predictable, but not boring due to the good dance and song numbers. Two thumbs up!

I had see the movie years ago and really enjoyed it so was curious as to how they would tell the story with words and song. I felt they did a wonderful job following the story, for the most part. I was glad the violence was kept to a minimum since the movie was at times, brutal. Elton John's score was electifying as well as powerful and emotional. I loved the singing, stomping and dancing of the police and coal mine workers as they connnected/represented the struggles of both Billy and those suffering from the coal strike. The dance instructor was sassy and showed her soft side when Billy mentioned his "mum". I thought that the multiple use of scenery was a great way to show just how close//desperate the people of this town were, i.e: moving the bedroom/house in and out of the alley/meeting house/dance/boxing studio. Billy's dancing was phenomenal and so fun to watch. What talented kids all of them.

It was so fantastic musical I've ever watched. I highly recommend people who are ready to experience the best musical in chicago. ^^

Met my sweetheart after twenty years in Chicago.. Went to this play together! It was a perfect evening! We looked great, the theater was beautiful and the play was a display of GREAT talent!

I was blown away at Cesar and Gabriel performance.

Billy Elliot makes your spirits fly and inspires you to reach for your dreams!

I had very high hopes for this show and I really hate to give a bad review, because I Love live theater, but this show was drab, sad and the actual numbers went on and on. The long dance number was good, but why sooooo long. The lack of laughter, pizazz and clever sets, costumes (aside from the dancing dresses), catchy tunes, added to the strong accents made it very trying experience. I guess if my own child was in it, it would have been worth the tik price, and I hope many watching came to see siblings, etc. At intermission, my husband left, as did the father and 2 young men next to us. The young man in front of us fell asleep, despite the persistent nudges from his Mom. My daughter and I struggled through the second half hoping that something would light a spark, but alas no go. We live up in Vista and have many wonderful theaters around us, so I will avoid this theater as their show expectations and not mine. So sorry.

This is a local theatre but Broadway couldn't do better. Move this performance to NY.

I saw the movie many years ago and was interested to see how the musical would handle some of the scenes. The musical did not disappoint!! The production, music, singing, dancing and acting were great. One aspect I really enjoyed was the men harmonizing as they sang as a chorus. Beautiful!

Cast was very good. Sets were terrific. Show was too long and there were too many swear words used as much of the audience was made up of younger children. Many of the accents were difficult to understand. Boy who played Billy was good but his dancing certainly not up to Broadway standards yet. Still a very good presentation.

I love the movie! I am always breathless and on the edge of my seat to see Billy's beautiful swan leap in the air. In going to the play I was so excited to see that beautiful finale extended w/ some beautiful dancing. That didn't happen. it was thrown into the middle and though it was beautiful, I felt it left me wanting to see more.

Language was unnecessarily crude. Gender confusion was not liked and incidental. Dialogue was uninteresting; music and lyrics were mediocre.

Was just OK. For some reason they didn't end the show in the same way the Broadway Play and movie ended. Was disappointed in the ending.

Excellent performance! Always a great show to see. All cast were excellent but extra shout out to the amazing Billy Elliot himself. Amazing talent and fabulous skills in dance and acting for such a young age! Extra kudos for the great British/Geordie accent!! Well done!

This production was as painful as watching the movie The English Patient.

The entire cast and crew of Billy Elliot put together a brilliant show full of song & dance that was emotionally uplifting.

This was the first time I'd seen a live production of Billy Elliot. and it was fantastic! The cast was terrific, especially Sam Faulkner (as Billy) and Ira David Wood III (as Dad).

The dancing with top-notch! Loved the choreography, acting and singing!! Dirk Lumbard and Sam Faulkner were awesome!

simply an outstanding performance. Well worth the ticket price and staying home instead of traveling to New York!

Took my daughter for her honors dance class assignment. I've seen many shows come through Raleigh, but this was one of the worst. The dancing was excellent, especially Billy, but the singing was mediocre at best and the story was weak. The actors all tried to portray northern English accents, but they oscillated between English, Irish, Scottish, and North Carolinian. They even tried to sing in accent - NO ONE SINGS IN ACCENT! The acting was very amateur - it was obvious this was not a touring Broadway company.

The performance was outstanding! Great performers!

The dancing was spectacular. The men's chorus was very powerful!

The show was wonderful. The performances were Broadway quality. The venue was beautiful and very easy to get to. Parking was plentiful.

Great music and dance numbers. Sometimes your destiny finds you. Even when your not looking. Walking it out is the tough part. A must see !!

The opening numbers were poorly done. Billy is an amazing dancer but not much of a singer or actor. Michael stole the show and the dance teacher and her sidekick were outstanding. I liked it but didn't love it.

I really enjoyed this show. Cast was very talented, and it was funnier than I expected. My only complaint was the cigarette smoke. I'm very sensitive to it, and with our seats being on row H, it was really stifling at times as several cast members would be smoking at once. All in all, I loved it!

This musical was unforgettable. A musical being about ballet was sure to impress! The dancing by the cast was remarkable, and Billy Elliot is a great story.

Unbelievable energy throughout the production especially from the lead..

A delightful musical with lots of song, dance - ballet, tap, etc. - and an amazingly talented kid playing Billy. The best show we have seen for a long time.