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Lee Hall

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LyricistBook Writer b. 1966

Lee Hall (born 20 September 1966) is an English writer and lyricist. He is best known for writing the screenplay for the film Billy Elliot (2000) and the book and lyrics for its adaptation as a stage musical of the same name. In addition, he wrote the play The Pitmen Painters (2007), and the screenplays for the films War Horse and Rocketman (2019).

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Billy Elliot

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  • The musical was based on the 2000 motion picture, with a score provided by Elton John and lyricist/ librettist Lee Hall. It made its initial premiere in London’s West End before transferring to Broadway, where it became a substantial hit, earning a record-tying 15 Tony Award nominations while winning 10, including Best Musical. Three acto…ebooks/Green, Stanley/Broadway Musicals, Show By Show - Seventh Edition - Stanley Green & Cary Ginell.txt
  • The Pitmen Painters by Lee Hall inspired by a book by William Feaver; Director, Kurt Beattie; Sets, Carey Wong; Costumes, Cathy Hunt; Lighting, Ben Zamora; Sound, Brendan Patrick Hogan; Cast: Daniel Brockley (Young Lad/Ben Nicholson), Christine Marie Brown (Susan Parks), Frank Lawler (Robert Lyon), Charles Leggett (George Brown), Jason Ma…theatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 2011-12 Season, v. 68 (Willis).txt

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