12-24-12: "Billy Elliott" at the Hippodrome

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"There were parts of this show that touched a chord with members of all three generations" -J. Wynn Rousuck.

Tom and J. Wynn Rousuck discuss the musical "Billy Elliott" at the Hippodrome, which Rousuck says has strong themes of "anti-discrimination, parent-child relationships and class struggle."

Many know the premise of "Billy Elliott" from the film of the same name. The film and the stage production are set in a small mining town in Northeast England in 1984. Billy becomes interested in ballet and the town's ballet teacher helps Billy hone his dancing skills-to the chagrin of his father and older brother, who would like the youngest Elliott to focus on taking boxing lessons as they focus on a coal strike. 

"Billy Elliott" continues at the Hippodrome until Dec. 30.

"Billy Elliott" 

Billy Elliott.................Noah Parets

Mrs. Wilkinson.....Janet Dickinson

Dad.........................Rich Herbert

Grandma..................Patti Perkins

Tony..................Cullen R. Titmas

Front page photo credit: Kyle Froman. Pictured from left-Samantha Blaire Cutler, Janet Dickinson and Noah Parets.