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2014MusicDramaHistory2h 42m

Billy Elliot: The Musical Live

Electricity sparks inside of me and I'm free.

In County Durham, England, 1984, a talented young dancer, Billy Elliot, stumbles out of the boxing ring and onto the ballet floor. He faces many trials and triumphs as he strives to conquer his family’s set ways, inner conflict, and standing on his toes in a musical that questions masculinity, gender norms and conformity.

Information

StatusReleased
Original Languageen
Revenue$3,413,368

Keywords

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Production

Universal Pictures
Universal Pictures
Working Title Films
Working Title Films
Tiger Aspect
Tiger Aspect
The Old Vic
The Old Vic