Billy Elliot that the Musical is really a musical based on the 2000 film Billy Elliot. The music is Elton John, and the book and lyrics are by Lee Hall, who composed the film’s screenplay. Back in June 2014, it was announced that the musical would be screened and broadcast live to cinemas around the UK and the world. On 28 Septemberthe matinee of the musical had been broadcast as it was being filmed at the Victoria Palace Theatre to cinemas across the united kingdom and other countries with further encore screenings of that same performance on other dates. Billy was played by Elliott Hanna. Liam Mowerone of this three actors who originated the title role, returned to play the role of Older Billy. In addition, 25 past and present actors to have played the title role on the West End performed a specially-choreographed dance number at the finale. The live broadcast topped the UK and Ireland box office the weekend it has been broadcast, a first for an event cinema release, beating The Equalizer using £1.9m.