BILLY ELLIOT Hosts a Morning of Ballet and Boxing in Chicago's Loop 8/21

As part of the Back to School with Billy events, Billy Elliot the Musical and Broadway In Chicago have teamed up with the Chicago Park District, Chicago Loop Alliance, The Joffrey Ballet Chicago and Lakeshore Athletic Clubs to offer a fun, free morning of BALLET AND BOXING from 10 AM to 11 AM this Saturday, August 21 in Pritzker Park (310 S. State Street, Chicago). Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet cast members and win prizes, including tickets to see Billy Elliot at the Ford Center/Oriental Theatre. Details and other exciting Back to School events and offers are available at www.BroadwayInChicago.com/BackToSchool.

Cast members from Billy Elliot and instructors from The Joffrey Ballet Chicago and Lakeshore Athletic Club will lead kids and adults alike in fun activities to stay fit with the basics of ballet and boxing. Afterwards, attendees can continue to enjoy the exciting programming of a day of Art, Nature and Fun, brought to you by the Chicago Park District and Chicago Loop Alliance.

BACK TO SCHOOL WITH BILLY

KIDS GO FREE - NOW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 16 AT THE FORD CENTER/ORIENTAL THEATRE
A kid's ticket is free with the purchase of a full price adult ticket for any Tuesday through Thursday evening performance of Billy Elliot. Use the code KIDSFREE when ordering online at BroadwayInChicago.com, by calling 800-775-2000 or in person at any Broadway In Chicago box office or Ticketmaster retail location. Kids' tickets are valid for ages 14 and under, and are subject to availability through September 16 only. Parents should visit BroadwayInChicago.com for more information and a guide for your family about Billy Elliot.

COOKING WITH KIDS - AUGUST 20, WHOLE FOODS MARKETS
Cast members will demonstrate recipes from the Common Threads Cookbook that are nutritious and can be prepared by kids. Live demonstrations are free and open to the public.
Friday, August 20 at 12 PM - Whole Foods Market, 750 N. Martingale Road, Schaumburg

FALL FASHION - SEPTEMBER 11 & 18, BLOOMINGDALE'S
Check out the latest in fall fashion as young cast members model the hottest back to school trends at Bloomingdale's. The fashion show is open to the public with no purchase necessary.
Saturday, September 11 at 11:30 AM - Bloomingdale's, 900 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago
Saturday, September 18 at 10 AM - Bloomingdale's, Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center, Skokie

The winner of ten 2009 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Billy Elliot features music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, choreography by Peter Darling and direction by Stephen Daldry.

Billy Elliot is the joyous celebration of one boy's journey to make his dreams come true. Set in a small town, the heartwarming story follows Billy as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class, discovering a surprising talent that inspires his family and his whole community and changes his life forever.

Billy Elliot is currently playing through January 15 only at the Ford Center/Oriental Theatre. Individual tickets range in price from $30 to $100. A select number of premium seats are also available. Tickets are available at all Broadway In Chicago Box Offices (24 W. Randolph St., 151 W. Randolph St. and 18 W. Monroe St.), the Broadway In Chicago Ticket Line at (800) 775-2000, all Ticketmaster retail locations (including Hot Tix and select Carson Pirie Scott, Coconuts and fye stores), and online at www.BroadwayInChicago.com. For groups of 15 or more, call (312) 977-1710.