We saw the new musical (based on the movie of the same name) "Billy Elliott". Music by Elton John. Book/Direction by the same team who did the movie. Set in an English coal mining town during the year long miners strike in 1984...it tells the story about a young boy who discovers he doesn't want to box he wants to dance ballet (imagine the reaction of the coal mining father?) It's a story about hardship, loss, friendship, family, being different, and triumphs. It's empowering and inspiring. Fabulous cast! It is the must see (at least for me) of the season.
We were also lucky to get last minute tickets to see Hairspray (in its final month before closing on the 4th of July) with Harvey Fierstein reprising his original performance as Edna. I'd never seen Hairspray (musical or movie) and loved it. Jerry actually liked it better than Billy Elliott because he loved the music...but trust me...Billy is the ticket.
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