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''Billy'' is a musical based on the novel and play ''Billy Liar'' by Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall. The book was written by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais, the music is by John Barry, and the lyrics are by Don Black. ==Production== ''Billy'' opened at the Palace Theatre in Manchester before moving to the West End at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane on 1 May 1974 where it ran for 904 performances. The cast starred Michael Crawford in the title role, with Bryan Pringle (Geoffrey Fisher), Avis Bunnage (Alice Fisher), Christopher Hancock (Mr. Shadrack), Billy Boyle, Diana Quick (Liz Benson), Gay Soper (Barbara), and Elaine Paige (Rita). The production was directed by Patrick Garland with choreography by Onna White, set by Ralph Kotai, costumes by Annena Stubbs, and lighting by Jules Fisher.〔Green, Stanley. ''Encyclopedia of the Musical Theatre'', Da Capo Press, 1980, ISBN 0-306-80113-2, p. 31〕 Roy Castle replaced Crawford late in the run. The first revival of Billy was staged at the Union Theatre in London in June 2013. The production received rave 5 star reviews under the direction of Michael Strassen. ''Michael Strassen’s feisty, intelligent, sensationally well lit (by Tim Deiling) production... The first act is extraordinary and the second, like Gypsy’s, tapers off into mere brilliance' (Coveney, 5 stars. The Independent). 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Billy (musical)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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