After three years and 1,352 performances at the Imperial Theatre, Billy Elliot will be ending its record-breaking Broadway run on Sunday 8 January.  Winner of a phenomenal ten 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Direction of a Musical, and Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical, the show truly took Broadway by storm when it opened in 2008. Critics were unreserved in their praise, hailing Billy as the ‘best show you will ever see’ (New York Post) and ‘the best musical of the decade’ (Time Magazine).

"Billy Elliot has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my entire life," said composer Elton John. "Seeing this show produced on Broadway is a dream fulfilled. I’m so proud of the brilliant young performers who have mastered the role of Billy on Broadway – their commitment and sheer talent has been the backbone of this production.”

For any Stateside fans who are dying to see the show again, however, don't panic! The touring US production is now on the road, booking until August 2012, and there are a number of other international productions in the pipeline.