Billy Elliot the Forum

Here's a cute story about Elton's love for classic records (i.e. Elvis, Sinatra, etc.) and his surprise visit to a store in Las Vegas that specializes in such fare:

http://www.reviewjournal.com/columns-bl ... rise-visit

Borrobil wrote:I'm thinking they could be from the original production company "Billy London limited" possibly backers rather than fans? (from the way it's phrased.)
I can't see Elton sitting down with fans, but a share holders, and producers junket that's different.

Well either my invitation got lost or this theory is correct.

Sir Elton John will appear before U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), chairman of the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Subcommittee, at a hearing on Global Health Programs at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 6, in Room 124 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building.

The founder of the Elton John AIDS Foundation will appear along with:

California Pastor Rick Warren.
Mark Dybul, executive director of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
Deborah Birx, special representative for global health diplomacy at the U.S. Department of State.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/elton-john- ... -1.3063062

http://www.appropriations.senate.gov/ev ... ee-hearing

It just finished (two hours). Sir Elton gave a stunning performance. Sometimes, when he speaks in public, off the cuff, he looks a little uncomfortable, but today he was assured, very clear, and humble. One bit of his testimony had him speak for nigh on five minutes about the stigma associated with HIV/AIDs, and the entire room was stunned by its content. It was his 'Electricity' moment.....and he even managed to drop the f-bomb (much to the amusement of the committee) not out of disrespect, but out of passion. It was encouraging to see how close he was with another member, Evangelical megachurch Pastor Rick Warren. This was a hearing that transcended religion and politics - it was about humanity.

Here is Elton John's article about today's appearance before the US Senate Committee:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/elton-joh ... 26582.html

eltonjohnworld.com confirms the rumor (is that an oxymoron?) that BETM may become a film.

http://www.eltonjohnworld.com/index.php ... he-musical

The (London) Times published this article today (subscription required):

Elton John: Billy Elliot’s dad does what mine never could

http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/life/cele ... 437275.ece

Elton John provided this interview to The Daily Telegraph, on the day of the 10th Anniversary of Billy Elliot the Musical:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebri ... shows.html

The BBC has provided this interview with Sir Elton, in which he discusses the possibility of a new BETM film (we may hear/see 'Goodbye Grandma'!).

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-32719062

Not only is a film of Sir Elton's life in the works, but he has confirmed that a musical version will be produced by the same team that produced BETM. Current plans are that it will premiere on Broadway before moving to the West End.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/ar ... lliot.html