Billy Elliot Reviews

Chuck from Vancouver,

LONDON PRODUCTION WAS FABULOUS

Haven't seen the tour version, but did catch the London version several years ago. London production was fabulous, and I expect the tour version will be close as tour production will hopefully follow formula. Will bring my daughter to see it again, as well as the rest of the family to see the Vancouver production. I read some harsh reviews on this board, so i hope the tour versions will live up (which i anticipate it will) to the 10 Tony awards the Broadway production received. i thought the accents added to the authenticity. cheers.

Sarah Smith from Calgary, Alberta

AMAZING TALENT LEAPS INTO CALGARY

Billy Elliot is a must see for theatre lovers. The caliber of talent and the emotional effect the show has on the audience is "electrifying".

Amanda from Richmond, Virginia

AWE STRUCK!

This was absolutely wonderful! The stage was well done. I can not believe these kids are so talented! I would see this over and over again!

Sal Russo from Kansas City, Missouri

LISTEN CAREFULLY

I read some of the reviews in disbelief. Concern about language--well coal miners rarely graduated from Oxford or Cambridge. A 26-year old bothered by the words "pissed-off." WOW, what a prude. Oh yes, it is the bible belt. The English accents were clear and brought a reality to the show. I have more trouble understanding American English dialects. Well, the dancing is fabulous, but there are some boring moments so 4 stars and well deserved.

Anonymous from West Palm Beach, Florida

I WAS DISAPPOINTED

I was so looking forward to this show for years and when it came to WPB I couldn't wait. I found it hard to understand, and felt like I was watching the movie with dance routines etc. some of the dancing was wonderful, cannot remember one song or do I feel like I need to buy the soundtrack (sorry Elton) I am a New Yorker and nothing compares to Broadway and this didn't for sure

Nancy O from Boston

NOT SO MUCH.....

Well, I was very much looking forward to it. Never knew the story, walked away feeling a little down. I wanted a musical musical, not a dramatic musical....... shoulda done my research. Billy Elliot stumbled many times, and the accents were VERY tough to understand. The stage at the Opera House is too small for this show. Bummer overall......esp for the $$$$

Larry M from Boston

NEEDS WORK

Having read the marketing hype, I very much looked forward to seeing Billy Elliot, the Musical. Reviews were far and few. Here's mine. Buyer beware! First of all and irrespective of the performance, the excessive amplification nearly made my ears bleed. What's up with that?!? Even for a Brit, a North England accent can be hard to understand, so why have actors speak in a bad accent in the US which only serves to make the words more difficult to understand. I'm a working musician. I'm not picky. The band was good. However, I walked away with not the slightest memorable tune in my head. And lastly, there isn't nearly enough book to warrant a three-hour production. This production reads more like a road show just past workshop rather that a full-price B'way show. If you go, take ear plugs.

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