BILLY ELLIOT to Close on Broadway January 8, 2012 — Page 3

This has been one of the smartest and most engaging shows Broadways had in years! So pathetic to see its intelligence and quality fly over so many people's heads. It's by far one of the best things on Broadway. Elton John's lyrics are quite bad at times, but the book, music, acting and of course, dancing make it a don't miss. Saw it in London and made my friends see it in NY. Now that Follies is open, I guess we can only have one musical that dares to actually be legitimate theatre, and not just jazz hands and fluff. It will be sorely missed.

I enjoyed the show, but it didn't approach its hype. It's run far outlasted its merits. I feel sorry for those who will lose their jobs, but Broadway needs turnover to remain fresh, so hopefully this will make room for something worthwhile.

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"Broadway needs turnover to remain fresh" ... now if only Chicago would stop with the no-talent stunt casting and close up shop. But I have a feeling that show is here to stay.

"now if only Chicago would stop with the no-talent stunt casting and close up shop. But I have a feeling that show is here to stay"

I overheard an asian tourist say while in front of Chicago, "Let go see sexy peoples dancing."

Chicago is here to stay-sorry folks.

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So will the revised version be a disappointment to anyone who has not seen it before?

Thanks kdogg! Really want to see it before it closes.

I absolutely loved this show. It spoke to me in a way no other piece of art ever has - and I didn't feel that way about the movie, thought I enjoyed it. It celebrated arts education and relayed the message that it does take a community to raise a child. What a wonderful dream to think that all communities, like the one in the story, could lift up every young boy or girl who dared to be different, and peruse the arts.

It had a grittiness that few other Broadway shows ever had - it was a new type of contemporary musical addressing contemporary themes others haven't before.

I am truly sad to see it leave Broadway, when I think what it meant to me, could in fact have influenced others for years to come.

It maybe an American thing (I am American) that this closes early, but I'm so glad it was here. I do hope the producers will realize its impact and find the right ways for it to live on.

This show should not be judged by the quality of the CD. The CD of the London cast is over-produced and has a very "in-studio" sound to it. Not very theatrical. It is really a horrible recording and doesn't do the show justice. THe songs work so perfectly within the context of the show. And SOLIDARITY alone is one of the most brilliantly staged musical numbers to appear on stage in years.
This show should not be missed. I plan on seeing it again before it closes.

Soooooo sad it's gonna close soon. It's my favorite show on broadway in the past decade. I thought it was gonna last for another two or three years at least. Went to see the show again last Sunday after I heard about the announcement of closing, and still enjoyed it very much.