As part of the Back to School with Billy events, the cast members of Billy Elliot the Musical and Broadway In Chicago are hosting a fun, free morning of BALLET AND BOXING for the whole family from 10 AM to 11 AM this Saturday, August 21 in Pritzker Park (310 S. State Street, Chicago). Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet cast members and win prizes, including tickets to see Billy Elliot at the Ford Center/Oriental Theatre. Details and other exciting Back to School events and offers are available at www.BroadwayInChicago.com/BackToSchool.
Cast members from Billy Elliot and instructors from The Joffrey Ballet Chicago and Lakeshore Athletic Club will lead kids and adults alike in fun activities to stay fit with the basics of ballet and boxing. Afterwards, attendees can continue to enjoy the exciting programming of a day of Art, Nature and Fun, brought to you by the Chicago Park District and Chicago Loop Alliance.
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ABOUT BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL
The winner of ten 2009 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Billy Elliot features music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, choreography by Peter Darling and direction by Stephen Daldry. Billy Elliot is the joyous celebration of one boy’s journey to make his dreams come true. Set in a small town, the heartwarming story follows Billy as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class, discovering a surprising talent that inspires his family and his whole community and changes his life forever. Billy Elliot is currently playing through January 15 only at the Ford Center/Oriental Theatre.
