Elton John Archive

  • Billy Elliot Sets Closing Date

    Billy Elliot Sets Closing Date

    After more than 1300 performances and 10 Tony Awards, the hit musical Billy Elliot is set to close on January 8th, 2012. Billy Elliot is the funny, heartwarming tale of a young boy with a dream of dancing, and a feel-good celebration of his triumph against all odds. The gripping tale was brought to the [...]

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  • Next Fall Closing on July 4th

    Next Fall Closing on July 4th

    Despite the credibility lent to the show when Elton John and his partner, David Furnish, signed on as producers, Next Fall will close on July 4th after just 132 regular performances. The show is a comedy-drama by Geoffrey Nauffts about a gay couple tested by religious differences and interfering family and friends. It debuted at [...]

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  • There's A New Billy Elliot In Town

    There's A New Billy Elliot In Town

    Twelve year old Jacob Clemente is set to take on the starring role in the Broadway smash hit musical Billy Elliot. Clemente is the youngest of nine actors who have taken on the starring spot. He will rotate in the lead with Michael Dameski, Alex Ko, Liam Redhead and Dayton Tavares. Billy Elliot is the [...]

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  • New Shows In Broadway's Future

    New Shows In Broadway's Future

    Elton John Joins Next Fall Team We’ve been seeing a lot of celebrities on Broadway over the last several months. That trend continues now with the announcement that Elton John, along with his partner, David Furnish, will be lending their talents to the producing team for the upcoming production of Next Fall. The show, which [...]

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  • Video Extra: The Lion King

    Video Extra: The Lion King

    Disney’s The Lion King made its world premiere at Minneapolis’ Orpheum Theatre back in July of 1997. These days it makes its home at Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre along with several other locations around the world. Known for its dazzling special effects, and music by Tim Rice, Elton John, Hans Zimmer and Lebo M., The Lion [...]

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