The Who's Tommy 1993 - Articles Page 18

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Opened: April 22, 1993
Closing: June 17, 1995

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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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Bohmer, Darrington, Noll To Star In Kennedy Center's RAGTIME
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2009


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced casting for its production of RAGTIME in the Eisenhower Theater April 18 - May 10, 2009. Based on a 1975 novel by E.L. Doctorow, the production features book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and will be directed and choreographed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge. The musical is part of the Kennedy Center's Broadway: The Third Generation, a series celebrating the current generation of Broadway musical composers. The official press night will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.

The Who's TOMMY! Comes To The Gallery Players 5/2-5/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 7, 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

Marvin Hamlisch Performs An Evening Of Music At Brooklyn College 4/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 31, 2009


Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College welcomes legendary composer/performer and 2008 Theater Hall of Fame inductee Marvin Hamlisch for an elegant evening of unforgettable music on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 8pm, including selections from The Way We Were and A Chorus Line, along with tributes to Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers, and Scott Joplin. He will be joined on stage by tenor J. Mark McVey.

Brooklyn College Welcomes Composer Marvin Hamlisch 3/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 12, 2009


Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College welcomes legendary composer/performer and 2008 Theater Hall of Fame inductee Marvin Hamlisch for an elegant evening of unforgettable music on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 8pm, including selections from The Way We Were and A Chorus Line, along with tributes to Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers, and Scott Joplin. He will be joined on stage by tenor J. Mark McVey.

Baldwin & Lithgow Set to Host TCM's 'Essentials' Series
by Eddie Varley - Mar 10, 2009


Turner Classic Movies (TCM), television's foremost authority and showplace for classic film, is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year by sharing a passion for cinema with the network's devoted fans.

Kennedy Center RAGTIME Announces 1 Week Extension
by Robert Diamond - Mar 10, 2009


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced a one week extension for its production of RAGTIME. The musical will now run in the Eisenhower Theater April 18 through May 17, 2009. Based on a 1975 novel by E.L. Doctorow, the production features book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and will be directed and choreographed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge. The musical is part of the Kennedy Center?s Broadway: The Third Generation, a series celebrating the current generation of Broadway musical composers. The official press night will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.

THE WHO'S Pete Townshend's Rock Opera QUADROPHENIA Comes to UK Stage in May
by Robert Diamond - Feb 13, 2009


Pete Townshend?s legendary rock opera Quadrophenia is brought to the stage for the first time for a six month tour of the UK, opening in Plymouth in May 2009. Full tour details are listed below.

'RAGTIME' Opens At Astoria Performing Arts Center 2/5/09
by BWW News Desk - Feb 5, 2009


Astoria Performing Arts Center is pleased to announce the production of RAGTIME, a musical directed by APAC's very own Artistic Director, Tom Wojtunik. Ragtime will play a 3-week limited engagement at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church (30-44 Crescent St, Astoria, NY 11102). Performances begin Thursday, February 5th and continue through Sunday, February 22nd.

Bohmer, Darrington, Noll To Star In Kennedy Center's RAGTIME
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 28, 2009


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced casting for its production of RAGTIME in the Eisenhower Theater April 18 - May 10, 2009. Based on a 1975 novel by E.L. Doctorow, the production features book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and will be directed and choreographed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge. The musical is part of the Kennedy Center's Broadway: The Third Generation, a series celebrating the current generation of Broadway musical composers. The official press night will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.

'RAGTIME' Opens At Astoria Performing Arts Center 2/5/09
by Reynard Loki - Dec 23, 2008


Astoria Performing Arts Center is pleased to announce the production of RAGTIME, a musical directed by APAC's very own Artistic Director, Tom Wojtunik. Ragtime will play a 3-week limited engagement at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church (30-44 Crescent St, Astoria, NY 11102). Performances begin Thursday, February 5th and continue through Sunday, February 22nd.

Testa, Burgess, Fleshler, LeFevre, Ortlieb, Rosen & More Join GUYS & DOLLS Cast
by Robert Diamond - Dec 15, 2008


Producer Howard Panter for Ambassador Theatre Group and co-producers Tulchin/Bartner/Jenkins, Bill Kenwright, Northwater Entertainment, Darren Bagert, and Tom Gregory announced the complete cast and design team for the new Broadway production of the greatest musical comedy GUYS AND DOLLS. The first joint Broadway project by two-time Tony Award winning director Des McAnuff and choreographer Sergio Trujillo since their collaboration on the Tony Award winning musical Jersey Boys, GUYS AND DOLLS will begin previews on February 3, 2009 at Broadway's newly refurbished Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street). Opening Night is March 1, 2009.

Photo Coverage: The Who's TOMMY: 15th Anniversary Cast Meets the Press
by Peter James Zielinski - Dec 15, 2008


The Path Fund / Rockers on Broadway presents The Who's TOMMY: 15th Anniversary Benefit Concert. Directed by Donnie Kehr, this one-night-only milestone event featuring the original cast of the groundbreaking Broadway musical will take place Monday, December 15 at 8:00 PM at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street). Proceeds will benefit Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS, Broadway Dreams Foundation and the Bachmann-Strauss Dystonia and Parkinson Foundation. The event was announced in September to great excitement, the evening is set to be a truly exciting concert.

Craig Bierko and Kate Jennings Grant Join GUYS & DOLLS Cast
by Eddie Varley - Dec 2, 2008


Producer Howard Panter for Ambassador Theatre Group and co-producers Tulchin/Bartner/Jenkins, Bill Kenwright, Darren Bagert, and Tom Gregory announced today that Craig Bierko (Tony Award nominee for The Music Man; Scary Movie 4) will star as 'Sky Masterson' and Kate Jennings Grant (Proof) will also star as 'Sarah Brown' in the new Broadway production of the greatest musical comedy GUYS AND DOLLS.

Gilmore Girl's Lauren Graham to Star as Miss Adelaide in GUYS & DOLLS
by Robert Diamond - Oct 28, 2008


LAUREN GRAHAM (Golden Globe Award nominee for 'Gilmore Girls') will appear as 'Miss Adelaide' opposite Oliver Platt's 'Nathan Detroit' in the new Broadway production of GUYS AND DOLLS.

Oliver Platt to Star in GUYS AND DOLLS; Begins Previews February 2009
by Robert Diamond - Oct 8, 2008


A new production of GUYS AND DOLLS, directed by Tony-winner Des McAnuff will begin previews on February 3, 2009 at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre. Opening Night is March 1.

Entire Original Cast of TOMMY to Reunite for December 15 Benefit!
by Robert Diamond - Sep 21, 2008


Announced today at the Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS Flea Market, the Original Cast of THE WHO'S TOMMY will be reuniting for a 15th Anniversary Reunion Concert on Monday night, December 15th, 2008 at 8:00 pm at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street).

Stratford Shakespeare Announces Complete Lineup To Include McAnuff, Racine, Sorkin and More
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 21, 2008


The Stratford Shakespeare Festival announces its 2009 season - a playbill reflecting the Festival's commitment to producing the works of William Shakespeare and his contemporaries, along with other classical theatre repertoire and the work of living playwrights.

'Kicking A Dead Horse' Closes At The Public 8/10
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 10, 2008


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Mara Manus) announced that KICKING A DEAD HORSE, a new play written and directed by Pulitzer Prize winner Sam Shepard and featuring Tony Award nominee Stephen Rea, has extended its run by two weeks. Following a sold-out run at Ireland's Abbey Theatre, it will preview at The Public on Wednesday, June 25 and run through Sunday, August 10 with an official press opening on Monday, July 14 at 7 PM.

McAnuff To Direct 'Guys and Dolls' On Broadway In Spring '09
by Faetra Petillo - Jul 29, 2008


Today it was announced that GUYS AND DOLLS will open on Broadway for the first time in 17 years in the spring of 2009 at a Nederlander Theatre to be announced. With music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, this production is the first joint Broadway project by director Des McAnuff and Sergio Trujillo since Jersey Boys.

'Sophia's Fall' To Have Premiere At NYMF
by Faetra Petillo - Jul 25, 2008


OPHIA'S FALL, a musical by Benjamin Birney and Rob Seitelman, will perform at The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) as part of their new Dance Series. Jason Summers (Growing Up 70's) will choreograph and direct.

The Who's Tommy Extends Until 7/6 In Los Angeles
by BWW News Desk - Jun 25, 2008


Flicker House Productions announced today a one-week extension of their new production of The Who's Tommy. The production will now run through July 6, when it must close, at the Ricardo Montalbán Theatre in Hollywood.

The Public Announces 'Kicking A Dead Horse' Extension
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2008


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Mara Manus) announced that KICKING A DEAD HORSE, a new play written and directed by Pulitzer Prize winner Sam Shepard and featuring Tony Award nominee Stephen Rea, has extended its run by two weeks. Following a sold-out run at Ireland's Abbey Theatre, it will preview at The Public on Wednesday, June 25 and run through Sunday, August 10 with an official press opening on Monday, July 14 at 7 PM.

Signature announces complete casting for 'The Visit'
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2008


The Signature Theatre has announced the complete cast for 'The Visit' the Kander and Ebb musical starring Chita Rivera and George Hearn.

Broadway Cares Presents 'Pamela's First Musical' on 5/18
by BWW News Desk - Mar 24, 2008


Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS is proud to present a special performance of PAMELA'S FIRST MUSICAL, a new musical with music by Tony Award® winner Cy Coleman, lyrics by Tony Award® winner David Zippel, book by Tony® & Pulitzer Award winner Wendy Wasserstein and directed by Tony Award® nominee Graciela Daniele, on Sunday, May 18 at 3 PM at Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street) with a reception at Sardi's immediately following. Proceeds will benefit BC/EFA and Theatre Development Fund's Open Doors Program, which Wasserstein founded.

'The Who's Tommy' with Egan, Duff in Hollywood Production, June 18-29
by BWW News Desk - Feb 21, 2008


Flicker House Productions is announcing a new production of The Who's Tommy at the Ricardo Montalbán Theatre in Hollywood. The Who's Tommy, which has music and lyrics by Pete Townshend and book by Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff, will be performed for two weeks only, June 18 to 29. The cast will include Susan Egan, Haylie Duff and Nona Hendryx.

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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