Millions of fans… thousands of standing ovations… ten Tony Awards, including Best Musical…. This is Billy Elliot The Musical,the spectacular show with the heart, humor and passion to be named TIME Magazine‘s “Best Musical of the Decade!” Based on the international smash-hit film, and featuring a score by music legend Elton John, Billy Elliotis an astonishing theatrical experience that will stay with you forever.

Set in a northern English mining town against the background of the 1984 miners’ strike, Billy Elliotis the inspirational story of a young boy’s struggle against the odds to make his dream come true. Follow Billy’s journey as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class, where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and community… and changes his life forever.

With a powerful story-line, rousing songs, and sensational choreography, Billy Elliot will blow audiences away.

Book & Lyrics by Lee Hall
Music by Elton John

Artistic Director: Jack Neveaux
Choreographer: Carley Frank
Music Direction: Jason Koets & Eric Conway

Cast List

Big Davey …..Joey Taylor
Billy Elliot …..Truman Bednar
Billy Elliot (us), …..Kevin/Tall Boy, Posh Boy Grant Szulczewski
Billy’s Dad – Jackie Stephen Zaffke
Billy’s Mum …..Savannah Switzer
Michael Caffrey …..Lucie Johnson
Debbie Wilkinson …..Kat Burleson
Ensemble Miners …..Amanda Szulczewski
Ensemble Miners …..Sophia Berubee
Ensemble Miners, Royal Ballet Panelist …..Caroline Butler
Ensemble Police, Posh Mom …..Gloria Reither
Ensemble Police, Royal Ballet Panelist ….. Ethan Millard
Ensemble Policemen ….. Sydney Kingsbury
Ensemble Policemen …..Ava Kolander
Ensemble Policemen …..Robert Hopwood
Ensemble Policemen, …..Clipboard Lady(Petunia) Mary Leyda
Ensemble Policemen, Royal Ballet Panelist …..Alexis Zens
Ensemble Policemen, Royal Ballet Panelist …..Angie Lauderbaugh
Grandma ………………………Virginia Haggart
Lesley …………………………. Felix Zaffke
Mr. Braithwaite………………..Teraun Nordman-Riley
Mrs. Wilkinson ………………..Sandy Khalil
Police Ensemble, Scab, Older Billy …..Harrison Stenback
Small Boy ………………………William Nohner
Tony Elliot ………………………Drew Nielsen
Wilkinson Dancer – (Alison Summers) …..Avery Vieau
Wilkinson Dancer – (Angela Robson) …..Eva Nohner
Wilkinson Dancer – (Julie Hope) …..Caroline Allen
Wilkinson Dancer – (Keely Gibson) …..Ellie Lozano
Wilkinson Dancer – (Margaret Gormley) …..Natalie Hendlin
Wilkinson Dancer – (Sharon) ……Addison Hoffman
Wilkinson Dancer – (Tracey Atkinson)….. Evalyn Werner
Wilkinson Dancer –(Susan Parks) …..Adelyn Logelin

Auditions for Billy Elliot The Musical were at Delano High School May 15, 16 & 17

REHEARSALS
The first rehearsal is Tuesday May 27, 2025 commencing at 630 pm.
Rehearsals are held evenings on Monday through Thursday from 630 pm – 900 pm; plus Fridays beginning June 20. There will be limited rehearsals the week of July 4 (but we will participate in the Delano 4th of July parade).
Rehearsals will take place at the Delano Performing Arts Center (Delano PAC)

Performances will be at the Delano Performing Arts Center
July 18, 19, 25 & 26 @ 7:00 pm
July 20 & 27 @ 2:00 pm