Beck Center for the Arts presents BILLY ELLIOT the MUSICAL Book and Lyrics by LEE HALL | Music by ELTON JOHN Bases on the Universal Pictures/Studio Canal Film Directed by Scott Spence Musical Direction by Larry Goodpaster Choreographed by Martín Céspedes** - $10 PREVIEW NIGHT - Thursday, July 7 8 p.m. | Mackey Theater July 8 - August 14, 2016 8 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays 3 p.m. Sundays Mackey Theater Billy Elliot the Musical Preview Night admission is $10. Advance tickets go on sale online at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, July 7 and at Beck Center's Customer Service 10 a.m. Thursday. Tickets may be purchased at the door based on availability. General admission seating. Doors open approximately 15 minutes prior to curtain. Preview Night tickets go on sale online at 12:01 a.m., Thursday, July 7. To purchase tickets online, click here<http://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/EventSearch?presenter=BECKCENTER>. To purchase tickets from the Beck Center Customer Service after 10 a.m., call: 216.521.2540 x10. ABOUT THE SHOW Beck Center for the Arts is pleased to present the locally produced premiere of Billy Elliot the Musical, July 8 through August 14, 2016 in the Mackey Theater. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are now on sale. Please note this production contains strong language. Based on the Academy Award® nominated film and winner of 10 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, Billy Elliot is the story of a young boy in a depressed mining town in England. Featuring music by Elton John with book and lyrics by Lee Hall, the show follows Billy as he discovers his unlikely and extraordinary gift for ballet. While his family takes to the picket lines of the 1984 miners' strike, Billy secretly begins to study dance. He soon realizes his only escape is the Royal Ballet School, a place no working-class boy has ever gone before. Praised by TIME Magazine, Billy Elliot "does almost everything a musical should do, and more!" Directed by Scott Spence, Billy Elliot the Musical features a talented cast of thirty-five actors. After holding a competive national casting call, Beck Center is thrilled to welcome Seth Judice of Houston, Texas as Billy, and Maurice Kimball of Vancouver, British Columbia as his best friend Michael. The cast also includes Katherine DeBoer and Allen O'Reilly who appear courtesy of the Actors' Equity Association. This production features musical direction by Larry Goodpaster and choreography by Martín Céspedes. "It is nothing short of an honor and a privilege to work on this piece. The synthesis of story, music, character, and dance has perhaps never been richer in the musical theatre canon," remarked Spence. "Everyone has their very favorite musical. This is mine. I am so excited to bring the locally produced premiere of Billy Elliot the Musical to Northeast Ohio audiences." Tickets are $31 for adults, $27 for seniors (65 and older), and $12 for students with a valid I.D. A $3 service fee per ticket will be applied at time of purchase. Preview Night on Thursday, July 7 is $10 with general admission seating. Group discounts are available for parties of four or more. Purchase tickets online at beckcenter.org or call Customer Service at 216.521.2540 x10. Beck Center for the Arts is located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, just ten minutes west of downtown Cleveland. Free onsite parking is available. This production of Billy Elliot the Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). It is sponsored by COX Communications, John P. Murphy Foundation, the residents of Cuyahoga County through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, and the Ohio Arts Council. CAST Billy - Seth Judice Mrs. Wilkinson - Katherine DeBoer* Dad - Allen O'Reilly* Grandma - Hester Lewellen Tony - Riley Ewing George - Bob Goddard Michael - Maurice Kimball IV Debbie - Jade McGee+ Small Boy - Jake Spencer Big Davey - Marcus Martin Lesley - DeLee Cooper Posh Dad, Mr. Wilkinson - Zachary M. Pytel Dead Mum - Brittni Shambaugh Addison Mr. Braithwaite - Robert Pierce Older Billy, Scottish Dancer - Michael Hinton Tall Boy, Posh Boy - Caleb Kocsis Clipboard Woman - Amiee Collier ADULT ENSEMBLE Brittni Shambaugh Addison, Amiee Collier, DeLee Cooper, Danny DiMarino, Dylan Freeman, Greg Good, Michael Hinton, Devon Jordan, Robert Pierce, Zachary M. Pytel, Zac Roetter, Will Sanborn, Gabi Shook, Carleigh Spence, Joe Virgo BALLET GIRLS Susan Parks - Katie Arendt Margaret Gormley - Kaia Atzberger Tina Harmer - Edie Barcelona Keeley Gibson - Anna Clawson Tracy Atkinson - Aubrey Kocsis Alison Summers - Keira Leland Angela Robson - Carolina Manfredi Sharon Percy - Olivia Martinez Karen Davidson - Alessandra Rovito *Actor appears courtesy of the Actors' Equity Association (AEA). +Denotes Equity Membership Candidate PRODUCTION STAFF Artistic Director / Director - Scott Spence Musical Director - Larry Goodpaster Choreographer - Martín Céspedes** Stage Manager - Diana D'Alessandro Assistant Stage Managers - Hayley Baran, Jenna Fink, Andrew Gluvna Technical Director - Aaron Benson Lighting Designer - Benjamin Gantose Costume Designer - Aimee Kluiber Sound Designer - Carlton Guc Co-Projection Designers - Douglas Puskas, Adam Zeek Sound Board Operator - Angie Hayes Electrician - Nora Dlugo, Steve Shack Carpenter - Nora, Dlugo Gabriel Jimenez, Joe Virgo Scenic Artist - Nora Dlugo Follow Spots - Julia Aylward, Ed Dragony, Anna Haas, Mary Kahelin Dialect Coach - Matthew Wright Dance Captain - Robert Pierce Wardrobe - Carolyn Dickey Flying Effects - ZFX, Inc. **Member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers. ORCHESTRA Conductor - Larry Goodpaster Keyboards - Larry Goodpaster, Bryan Bird Reeds - John Dokler, Karen Langenwalter Trumpet - Juan Ingram Guitar - Kevin Aylward Horn - Meredith Evans Bass Guitar - Kimberly Haffey Percussion - Bill Hart