Music legend Elton John’s scores for Billy Elliot The Musical may be good, but they are balanced with an uplifting tale about following one’s dreams to the fullest. The smash hit, based off of the movie, follows one boy’s journey from the boxing ring to professional ballet. $30 and up. Jan. 12, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 13, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 14, 8 p.m.; Jan. 15, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Jan. 16, 1:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.; Jan. 18-20, 7:30 p.m. Continues through Jan. 30. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd, Charlotte. 704-372-3600. www.ovensauditorium.com.
This article appears in Jan 4-10, 2011.
