Why this one Broadway show was for the dogs…literally

Dog at theater
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A Canadian performance of Billy Elliot is going viral not for who was on stage, but who was in the audience.

A group of serrvice dogs in training took in the performance as part of the Stratford Festival.

"The theater gives us the opportunity to expose the dogs to different stimuli such as lights, loud noises and movement of varying degrees," said Laura Mackenzie, the owner of K-9 Country Inn Working Service Dogs, according to Fox News. "The dogs must remain relaxed in tight quarters for an extended period of time."

Stratford Festival spokesperson Ann Swerdfager stated that the canine patrons were well behaved and acted like any normal human theatergoer.

To see the photos of the adorible canines, click here.