'Billy Elliot' takes stage in Cranberry
CRANBERRY TWP — Keystone State Music Theater will open its third professional show in three years, “Billy Elliot the Musical,” on Aug. 11.
Founder, producing artistic director of KSMT, and former NYC performer Chris Saunders will direct.
Trading in boxing gloves for ballet shoes, a boy inspires his entire community. His family is not pleased, but Billy perseveres despite their negative opinions.
The play is based on the film version featuring a score by Elton John.
Set to make his professional debut, Blaise Meanor will star as Billy Elliot.
Meanor has been seen in previous KSMT performances as a student in the academy. Roles included Ryan Evans in “High School Musical Jr.” and Lank Hawkins in “Crazy for You Jr.”
The show also stars Alex Noble, Chelsea Bartel, Cynthia Dougherty and Chris Morriss.
Curtain is at 8 p.m. Aug. 11-13 and 16-18 at the Rotary Amphitheater in Cranberry Township Community Park, 111 Ernie Mashuda Drive.
Tickets are $28 for adults and $24 for those 18 and younger. Tickets are available online up to 24 hours before each show and also at the door.
Call 724-480-1211 or visit KeystoneStateMusicTheater.org.
