The Who's Tommy 1993 - Articles Page 16

Ages: 16+
Opened: April 22, 1993
Closing: June 17, 1995

The Who's Tommy - 1993 - Broadway History , Info & More

St. James Theatre (Broadway)
246 West 44th St. New York, NY

The seminal rock-opera of our time, THE WHO'S TOMMY is the classic story of the "deaf, dumb and blind kid" who becomes a media sensation. The first WNY production in nearly two decades, THE WHO'S TOMMY will feature incredible design elements, exhilarating choreography and the iconic score by The Who, which features Top 40 hits such as "Pinball Wizard," "See Me, Feel Me," and "I'm Free." It's an event-musical that you will not want to miss!

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Signature Theatre Presents [title of show]
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 15, 2010


Signature Theatre, winner of the 2009 Regional Theatre Tony Award, presents the Washington premiere of the hit musical comedy [title of show], winner of three Obie Awards and a Tony nomination.

NY Philharmonic's Star Studded SONDHEIM: THE BIRTHDAY CONCERT to Feature LuPone, Peters, Cerveris, Patinkin, McDonald & More, 3/16
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2010


The New York Philharmonic will present SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert on March 15 and Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. This celebration of the 80th birthday of the great Broadway and film composer/lyricist will include his most enduring orchestral music and songs - performed, in some cases, by the stars of the original Broadway cast productions - in addition to rarely-heard material. Joining the celebration will be (in alphabetical order) Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Jason Danieley, Nathan Gunn, George Hearn, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, and others to be announced, including surprise guests. Paul Gemignani, Mr. Sondheim's longtime collaborator, will conduct the New York Philharmonic; Lonny Price is the director; and Mr. Price and Matt Cowart are the producers.

Queens Theatre in the Park Presents An Evening with Lucie Arnaz, 4/3
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2010


Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents An Evening with Lucie Arnaz on Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 8pm in the Claire Shulman Playhouse Main Stage Theatre at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY. Tickets are $37 and are available at www.queenstheatre.org or by phone at 718-760-0064.

King Center Presents IN THE MOOD, 3/30
by Mary Hanrahan - Mar 2, 2010


IN THE MOOD is coming back ~ REVAMPED WITH 18 NEW SWING-ERA CLASSICS ~ to the Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts, of Brevard Community College, presented by Artbeat. IN THE MOOD is the 1940's Big Band Theatrical Swing Dance Revue. It's the music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Harry James, Erskine Hawkins, The Andrews Sisters, Frank Sinatra and other greats of the 1940's. Featuring a company of 19 on stage - including the In the Mood Singers and Dancers and the sensational String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra - the show's music arrangements, costumes and choreography are as authentic as it gets!

Photo Coverage: Rockers on Broadway at B.B. King
by Monica Simoes - Mar 2, 2010


Moved to action by the troubles facing Haiti's orphaned and injured children after January's devastating earthquake, BB KING BLUES CLUB and THE PATH FUND joined forces and will be donating 100% of the proceeds of this special benefit concert to UNICEF and Save the Children, organizations working in Haiti to provide safe havens for the thousands of children left homeless by the earthquake.

Hoff, Maroulis, Ripley, Spencer et al. Set for ROCKERS ON BROADWAY, Benefits Children Of Haiti, 3/1
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2010


Moved to action by the troubles facing Haiti's orphaned and injured children after January's devastating earthquake, BB KING BLUES CLUB and THE PATH FUND have joined forces and will be donating 100% of the proceeds of this special benefit concert to UNICEF and Save the Children, organizations working in Haiti to provide safe havens for the thousands of children left homeless by the earthquake.

The Metropolitan Room Announces March 2010 Lineup
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 22, 2010


For old-world cabaret, performers still swoon over the stately, romantic elegance of the Oak Room at the Algonquin, but this sleek, two-year-old spot is threatening to encroach on the turf of such established institutions.

Christian Hoff Joins ROCKERS ON BROADWAY- Rocks To Rebuild At BB Kings
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 19, 2010


Christian Hoff, 2006 Tony Award winner for Jersey Boys, will be making a special appearance in Rockers on Broadway-Rocks to Rebuild at BB Kings on Monday, March 1. Hoff will join other Jersey Boys original castmembers J. Robert Spencer, Tituss Burgess, Donnie Kehr and Sara Schmidt at the star studded event.

B.B. King Blues Club And The Path Fund Presents ROCKERS ON BROADWAY, Benefits Children Of Haiti
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 11, 2010


Moved to action by the troubles facing Haiti's orphaned and injured children after January's devastating earthquake, BB KING BLUES CLUB and THE PATH FUND have joined forces and will be donating 100% of the proceeds of this special benefit concert to UNICEF and Save the Children, organizations working in Haiti to provide safe havens for the thousands of children left homeless by the earthquake.

Photo Flash: California Theatre of the Performing Arts Presents IN THE MOOD
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 26, 2010


IN THE MOOD, a 1940s musical revue will be presented at the California Theatre of the Performing Arts in San Bernardino, CA on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 8:00pm. Now in its 16th year, this appearance is part of IN THE MOOD's 2009/2010 National Tour.

Billy Crystal's 700 SUNDAYS Comes To The Cobb Center 12/16-20, Tickets On Sale 9/25
by BWW News Desk - Dec 20, 2009


As a 2009-2010 season special for Atlanta Broadway Series, Billy Crystal will bring 700 SUNDAYS, his Tony Award-winning Broadway blockbuster, to Atlanta's Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre December 16-20, 2009. 700 SUNDAYS, a play performed and written by Mr. Crystal with additional content by Alan Zweibel is directed by two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff.

Billy Crystal's 700 SUNDAYS Comes To The Cobb Center 12/16-20, Tickets On Sale 9/25
by BWW News Desk - Dec 16, 2009


As a 2009-2010 season special for Atlanta Broadway Series, Billy Crystal will bring 700 SUNDAYS, his Tony Award-winning Broadway blockbuster, to Atlanta's Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre December 16-20, 2009. 700 SUNDAYS, a play performed and written by Mr. Crystal with additional content by Alan Zweibel is directed by two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff.

La Jolla Playhouse Presents New John Leguizamo Show March 4-14, 2010
by Robert Diamond - Dec 1, 2009


La Jolla Playhouse is pleased to present John Leguizamo Diary of a Madman as part of its Page To Stage program, by special arrangement with WestBeth Entertainment. The production will run March 4 - 14, 2010 in the Mandell Weiss Theatre. Performances take place Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:30 pm; Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm; Sunday at 2:00 pm.

Signature Theatre Presents Cabaret Evenings 11/17-22, Features Natascia Diaz & Euan Morton
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2009


The Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre continues the celebration of its 20th anniversary season with a series of cabaret evenings November 17 - 22 spotlighting the exciting Helen Hayes Award-winning actress/singer Natascia Diaz and the acclaimed Scottish singer Euan Morton, whose performances have been called 'sensational' by The New York Times.

Signature Theatre Presents Cabaret Evenings 11/17-22, Features Natascia Diaz & Euan Morton
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2009


The Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre continues the celebration of its 20th anniversary season with a series of cabaret evenings November 17 - 22 spotlighting the exciting Helen Hayes Award-winning actress/singer Natascia Diaz and the acclaimed Scottish singer Euan Morton, whose performances have been called 'sensational' by The New York Times.

NY Philharmonic's Star Studded SONDHEIM: THE BIRTHDAY CONCERT to Feature LuPone, Peters, Cerveris, Patinkin, McDonald, and More, 3/15 & 3/16
by Jeff Dennhardt - Nov 16, 2009


The New York Philharmonic will present SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert on March 15 and Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. This celebration of the 80th birthday of the great Broadway and film composer/lyricist will include his most enduring orchestral music and songs - performed, in some cases, by the stars of the original Broadway cast productions - in addition to rarely-heard material. Joining the celebration will be (in alphabetical order) Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Jason Danieley, Nathan Gunn, George Hearn, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, and others to be announced, including surprise guests. Paul Gemignani, Mr. Sondheim's longtime collaborator, will conduct the New York Philharmonic; Lonny Price is the director; and Mr. Price and Matt Cowart are the producers.

Signature Theatre Presents Cabaret Evenings 11/17-22, Features Natascia Diaz & Euan Morton
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 4, 2009


The Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre continues the celebration of its 20th anniversary season with a series of cabaret evenings November 17 - 22 spotlighting the exciting Helen Hayes Award-winning actress/singer Natascia Diaz and the acclaimed Scottish singer Euan Morton, whose performances have been called 'sensational' by The New York Times.

Photo Coverage: ROCKERS ON BROADWAY - Arrivals and Backstage
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 3, 2009


After a smash sellout at the August Wilson Theater with their 15th Anniversary Reunion Benefit Concert of The Who's Tommy last December, ROCKERS ON BROADWAY returned to BB King's on Monday November 2nd with another star-studded benefit show. Directed by Donnie Kehr, ROCKERS ON BROADWAY-Celebrating the '60s honored the songs and performers from Rock's greatest decade and will feature a 'who's who' of classic recording artists performing alongside some of the biggest stars on Broadway, all to benefit Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS, Broadway Dreams Foundation and the Bendheim Center/Scholarship Fund.

Photo Coverage: ROCKERS ON BROADWAY 2009 - Performance!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 3, 2009


After a smash sellout at the August Wilson Theater with their 15th Anniversary Reunion Benefit Concert of The Who's Tommy last December, ROCKERS ON BROADWAY returned to BB King's on Monday November 2nd with another star-studded benefit show. Directed by Donnie Kehr, ROCKERS ON BROADWAY-Celebrating the ‘60s honored the songs and performers from Rock's greatest decade and will feature a 'who's who' of classic recording artists performing alongside some of the biggest stars on Broadway, all to benefit Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS, Broadway Dreams Foundation and the Bendheim Center/Scholarship Fund.

Jarrod Emick, Jeremy Kushnier, and 'Little Steven's' Garage Girls a Go Go Added To ROCKERS ON BROADWAY, 11/2
by BWW News Desk - Nov 2, 2009


ROCKERS ON BROADWAY- Celebrating the ‘60s Hosted by legendary radio personality and Sirius Radio star 'Cousin Brucie' Morrow

Jarrod Emick, Jeremy Kushnier, and 'Little Steven's' Garage Girls a Go Go Added To ROCKERS ON BROADWAY, 11/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 20, 2009


ROCKERS ON BROADWAY- Celebrating the ‘60s Hosted by legendary radio personality and Sirius Radio star 'Cousin Brucie' Morrow

Yale Rep Opens 2009-2010 Season With THE MASTER BUILDER 9/18-10/10
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2009


Yale Repertory Theatre (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) opens its 2009-2010 season with THE MASTER BUILDER by Henrik Ibsen, translated by Paul Walsh, directed by Evan Yionoulis at the University Theatre (222 York Street), September 18-October 10. Opening night is Thursday, September 24.

Yale Rep Opens 2009-2010 Season With THE MASTER BUILDER 9/18-10/10
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2009


Yale Repertory Theatre (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) opens its 2009-2010 season with THE MASTER BUILDER by Henrik Ibsen, translated by Paul Walsh, directed by Evan Yionoulis at the University Theatre (222 York Street), September 18-October 10. Opening night is Thursday, September 24.

Ripley, Lloyd Young, DeGarmo and More Featured in 'Rockers On Broadway Benefit'
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 7, 2009


After a smash sellout at the August Wilson Theater with their 15th Anniversary Reunion Benefit Concert of The Who's Tommy last December, ROCKERS ON BROADWAY is back at BB Kings with another star-studded benefit show. Directed by Donnie Kehr, ROCKERS ON BROADWAY-Celebrating the ‘60s honors the songs and performers from Rock's greatest decade and will feature a 'who's who' of classic recording artists performing alongside some of the biggest stars on Broadway, all to benefit Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS and Broadway Dreams Foundation.

Powerhouse Lineup Announced for 'Star Chats: Broadway Leading Ladies'
by Romi Oliverio - Sep 30, 2009


Back2Broadway's'Star Chats: Broadway Leading Ladies' has announced a powerhouse lineup for its upcoming conversation event being held at the Times Centre on September 30.

The Who's Tommy FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Who's Tommy have there been?
The Who's Tommy has had 8 productions including West End which opened in 1979, Broadway which opened in 1993, Broadway which opened in 1993, West End which opened in 1996, which opened in 2006, Washington, DC (Regional) which opened in 2019, Broadway which opened in 2023 and Broadway which opened in 2024.
What Tony Awards has The Who's Tommy been nominated for?
Best Musical , , Best Book of a Musical for Pete Townshend, Best Book of a Musical for Des McAnuff, Best Choreography for Wayne Cilento, Best Costume Design for David C. Woolard, Best Direction of a Musical for Des McAnuff, Best Lighting Design for Chris ParryBest Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Pete Townshend and Best Scenic Design for John Arnone.
What Tony Awards has The Who's Tommy won?
Best Book of a Musical for Pete Townshend Best Book of a Musical for Des McAnuff Best Choreography for Wayne Cilento Best Costume Design for David C. Woolard, Best Direction of a Musical for Des McAnuff, Best Lighting Design for Chris Parry, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Pete Townshend, Best Scenic Design for John Arnone, .
What awards has The Who's Tommy been nominated for?
The Who's Tommy has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Wayne Cilento, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Des MacAnuff, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Chris Parry, Outstanding Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Who's Tommy, Outstanding Orchestration (Drama Desk Awards) for Steve Margoshes, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Wendall K. Harrington, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for John Arnone, Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Steve Canyon Kennedy, Best Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards), Best Director - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Des McAnuff, and Best Set, Costume, and Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards).
What awards has The Who's Tommy won?
The Who's Tommy has won several awards, including Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Wayne Cilento, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Des MacAnuff, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Chris Parry, Outstanding Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Who's Tommy, Outstanding Orchestration (Drama Desk Awards) for Steve Margoshes, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Wendall K. Harrington, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for John Arnone, Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Steve Canyon Kennedy, Best Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards), Best Director - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Des McAnuff, and Best Set, Costume, and Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards).

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