Interview: David Furnish on Billy Elliot and his new son, Zachary

New dad David Furnish talks to Matt Thomas, associate editor of fab magazine, about the internationally acclaimed musical Billy Elliot. It starts its run at the Canon Theatre in Toronto tomorrow, Feb 1, and Furnish is the executive producer.

Reports say Furnish and his partner, Elton John, who wrote the music, will be in Toronto March 1 to attend the Canadian premiere with their new son, Zachary.

Listen to the interview here.

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