All hail Sir Elton - please bring "Billy Elliott" to America.

My "dear friend" Vene e-mailed frantically - "have you heard the CD of 'Billy Eliott'? it's incredible, you've got to get it." I didn't rush right out, but eventually I got around to buying it. After thirty years I should know to trust whatever Vene says to be gospel, and "Billy Elliott: The Musical" perfectly illustrates this fact once again - it's brilliant.

Elton "Scores" Magnificently

Even though this musical doesn't make its debut on Broadway until next year, it's already winning over audiences in London's famed West End. Hailed as "The greatest British musical" by The London Telegraph and "The first musical since `Rent' to exert such a complete emotional hold on its audience" by The New York Times, Billy Elliot is likely to become Elton John's greatest hit! If the musical's dialog is nearly as brilliant as this score, this play is destined to become the toast of Broadway and an instant classic come 2007. The music alone already is. The story is taken from the beautiful 2001 film and John's music compliments as it swells and takes us on a journey that you hope never ends. Of course, the beauty of this is that when it does end, just push "play" and repeat the experience all over again. The production of this CD is flawless and the Collector's Edition comes with a bonus CD that boasts Sir Elton on three of the best tracks, "The Letter," "Merry Christmas Maggie Thatcher" and "Electricity." The title of that final track is most appropriate for this musical record that is absolutely radiant and sure to capture your heart instantly. Elton John's talents are endless and this latest installment of his work is extraordinary.

Perfect new Musical

When I'm first listened to Billy Elliot, i though I can hear Les Mis, Miss Saigon and a bit of Cabaret. Now I am the opinion that this is a brilliant new Musical, with a lot of hearted characters.