The Who's Tommy 1993 - Articles Page 17

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

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

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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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Barbra Streisand Discusses New Album 'LOVE IS THE ANSWER' In Exclusive Video, CD Now Available To Pre-Order
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2009


Barbra Streisand discusses her new album, Love Is The Answer, in an exclusive video on Amazon.com.

Billy Crystal's 700 SUNDAYS Comes To The Cobb Center 12/16-20, Tickets On Sale 9/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 24, 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.

Powerhouse Lineup Announced for 'Star Chats: Broadway Leading Ladies'
by Romi Oliverio - Sep 22, 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.

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

Tickets On Sale Today For Yale Rep's THE MASTER BUILDER, Runs 9/18-10/10
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 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. Tickets go on sale today, August 31.

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

Blickenstaff, Lewis, Murney & More Star In Signature's FIRST YOU DREAM Kander & Ebb Celebration 9/10-27
by BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 2009


The 2009 Regional Theatre Tony Award winning-Signature Theatre presents the world premiere theater event First You Dream': The Music of Kander & Ebb, September 10 through 27, 2009. A tribute to Broadway's most celebrated songwriting partnership - from Cabaret to Chicago to Curtains - Signature pulls out the stops with Broadway's Heidi Blickenstaff, James Clow, Norm Lewis, Julia Murney, Matthew Scott, and Eleasha Gamble and a 19-piece orchestra, plus staging and set design by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer and choreography by Karma Camp.

Barbra Streisand To Appear And Sing On UK's Friday Night With Jonathan Ross On Oct 2
by Robert Diamond - Sep 9, 2009


One of the biggest and best-loved superstars in the world, Barbra Streisand, has today confirmed a world exclusive appearance with Jonathan Ross for Friday Night, October 2, 2009.

Yale Rep Opens 2009-2010 Season With THE MASTER BUILDER 9/18-10/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 8, 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.

Billy Crystal Brings His Tony Winning 700 SUNDAYS To Selected Cities This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2009


It was announced today that Billy Crystal will bring 700 SUNDAYS, his Tony Award-winning Broadway blockbuster, to six cities for limited engagements this fall, launching at Washington, D.C.'s National Theatre September 8 - 17. The tour will also play Philadelphia, Dallas, Palm Beach, Miami and Atlanta. 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.

Tickets On Sale Today For Yale Rep's THE MASTER BUILDER, Runs 9/18-10/10
by Charlie Piane - Aug 31, 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. Tickets go on sale today, August 31.

Blickenstaff, Lewis, Murney & More Star In Signature's FIRST YOU DREAM Kander & Ebb Celebration 9/10-27
by Charlie Piane - Aug 26, 2009


The 2009 Regional Theatre Tony Award winning-Signature Theatre presents the world premiere theater event First You Dream': The Music of Kander & Ebb, September 10 through 27, 2009. A tribute to Broadway's most celebrated songwriting partnership - from Cabaret to Chicago to Curtains - Signature pulls out the stops with Broadway's Heidi Blickenstaff, James Clow, Norm Lewis, Julia Murney, Matthew Scott, and Eleasha Gamble and a 19-piece orchestra, plus staging and set design by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer and choreography by Karma Camp.

Yale Rep Opens 2009-2010 Season With THE MASTER BUILDER 9/18-10/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 20, 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.

Barbra Streisand Discusses New Album 'LOVE IS THE ANSWER' In Exclusive Video, CD Now Available To Pre-Order
by Charlie Piane - Aug 12, 2009


Barbra Streisand discusses her new album, Love Is The Answer, in an exclusive video on Amazon.com.

The Eugene And Elinor Friend Center For The Arts At JCCSF Announces Performance Details For 2009/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 29, 2009


The Eugene and Elinor Friend Center for the Arts at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF) today announced details of its Performing Arts programming for 2009/10. With an eclectic mix of dance, music, comedy, and innovative artistic expression, the program is designed to transcend social, political and religious differences, and connect to the vital multicultural fabric of the Bay Area community.

Song Selections For Barbra Streisand's Upcoming Album 'LOVE IS THE ANSWER' Revealed!
by Eddie Varley - Jul 27, 2009


The final song selections for Love Is The Answer, the eagerly awaited new studio collection of intimate jazz standards performed by Barbra Streisand, are being revealed in anticipation of the album's release on Tuesday, September 29.

TOMMY The Rock Opera Comes To York Little Theatre 7/17-26
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2009


York Little Theatre will present the rock opera, Tommy, July 17 - 26, 2009. Written by The Who's Pete Towshend and Des McAnuff, Tommy first premiered on Broadway in April of 1993 and ran for 899 performances. It won 5 Tony awards including Best Original Score, and 6 Drama Desk Awards including Outstanding Orchestrations.

TOMMY Auditions Held At York Little Theater 5/11-12, Show Runs 7/17-26
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2009


York Little Theatre will present the rock opera, Tommy, on July 17 - 26, 2009. Written by The Who's Pete Towshend and Des McAnuff, Tommy first premiered on Broadway in April of 1993 and ran for 899 performances. It won 5 Tony awards including Best Original Score, and 6 Drama Desk Awards including Outstanding Orchestrations.

Stiles And Pullman To Spar In Mamet's OLEANNA On Broadway, Previews Begin 9/29
by Eddie Varley - Jun 30, 2009


Producer Jeffrey Finn announced today that OLEANNA, the provocative drama by Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet, will have its first-ever Broadway production as part of the 2009-2010 Broadway Season. Starring Bill Pullman and Julia Stiles and directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes, the play is a gripping account of a power struggle between a male university professor and one of his female students.

Billy Crystal Brings His Tony Winning 700 SUNDAYS To Selected Cities This Fall
by Eddie Varley - Jun 24, 2009


It was announced today that Billy Crystal will bring 700 SUNDAYS, his Tony Award-winning Broadway blockbuster, to six cities for limited engagements this fall, launching at Washington, D.C.'s National Theatre September 8 - 17. The tour will also play Philadelphia, Dallas, Palm Beach, Miami and Atlanta. 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.

TOMMY The Rock Opera Comes To York Little Theatre 7/17-26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 22, 2009


York Little Theatre will present the rock opera, Tommy, July 17 - 26, 2009. Written by The Who's Pete Towshend and Des McAnuff, Tommy first premiered on Broadway in April of 1993 and ran for 899 performances. It won 5 Tony awards including Best Original Score, and 6 Drama Desk Awards including Outstanding Orchestrations.

RIALTO CHATTER: Kennedy Center's RAGTIME Looks Set For Broadway Bow
by Eddie Varley - Jun 11, 2009


Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty and Terrence McNally's RAGTIME, which was a critically acclaimed sell out at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. now looks set to bring it's 'new music' to Broadway. While there is no official word or comment an Equity casting notice has been posted to Backstage for a Broadway/Production contract for RAGTIME. The notice states rehearsal and performance dates are to be announced. Equity principal auditions will be held June 22, 24 and 25 while Equity chorus calls are June 26 for dancers and June 23 for singers.

'On The Wheels of A Dream', Kennedy Center's RAGTIME Looks to Bdwy
by Eddie Varley - May 13, 2009


Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty and Terrence McNally's RAGTIME, which is selling out at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. is looking to bring it's 'new music' to Broadway, reports The Washington Post. While there is no official word or comment, sources told the paper that there are reportedly 'serious negotiations for a move to Broadway.'

The Who's TOMMY! Comes To The Gallery Players 5/2-5/24
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2009


The Gallery Players' dream team from Urinetown! The Musical (2007 NYIT Award: Outstanding Production of a Musical) rocks the house this spring with The Who's Tommy! Astoria Performing Arts Center's Artistic Director and The Gallery Players veteran Tom Wojtunik directs the five-time 1993 Tony Award winning rock musical May 2-24, 2009

TOMMY Auditions Held At York Little Theater 5/11-12, Show Runs 7/17-26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 24, 2009


York Little Theatre will present the rock opera, Tommy, on July 17 - 26, 2009. Written by The Who's Pete Towshend and Des McAnuff, Tommy first premiered on Broadway in April of 1993 and ran for 899 performances. It won 5 Tony awards including Best Original Score, and 6 Drama Desk Awards including Outstanding Orchestrations.

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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