The Who's Tommy 1993 - Articles Page 19

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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'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.

Charm City Call Board: February 5 - 11
by James Howard - Feb 4, 2008


NEW THIS WEEK! Six Dead Queens! Fundraiser for the Troops! New audition notices! PLUS! News of the BSF, Cockpit in Court, FPCT and CTC!

Photo Coverage: Rockers on Broadway in Concert
by Kerry Long - Oct 24, 2007


The 'Rockers on Broadway' concert returned this year with the latest edition - 'Rockers on Broadway Salutes Motown' at BB King Blues Club & Grill (237 West 42nd Street) on Monday, October 22 at 8PM.

Photo Coverage: Rockers on Broadway Backstage
by Linda Lenzi - Oct 24, 2007


The 'Rockers on Broadway' concert returned this year with the latest edition - 'Rockers on Broadway Salutes Motown' at BB King Blues Club & Grill on Monday, October 22 at 8PM.

Christine Ebersole Joins 'Rockers on Broadway' Line-Up
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2007


Tony Award winning actress Christine Ebersole has just been added to the roster of talent for the upcoming 'Rockers on Broadway Salutes Motown' concert scheduled for Monday October 22 at 8PM at BB Kings Blues Club and Grill on West 42nd Street.

Azaria & Simpson Set for Farnsworth Invention; Opens 11/14
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2007


Tony Award-nominee Hank Azaria stars as David Sarnoff, and Jimmi Simpson as Philo T. Farnsworth in Aaron Sorkin 's new American play about the advent of television, The Farnsworth Invention, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff, opening on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 with previews beginning on Monday, October 15, 2007.

Photo Coverage: Theatre World Awards
by Walter McBride - Jun 6, 2007


This year's Theatre World Awards, celebrating outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway debut performances during the 2006-2007 theatrical season, was held at New World Stages on Tuesday, June 5, 2007

Cook, Cerveris, Ehle Among Theatre World Award Presenters
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2007


The Theatre World Awards for Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut performances during the 2006-2007 theatrical season will be presented by a number of former Theatre World Award-winners.

Townshend's Boy Who Heard Music to Play Bway or West End?
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2007


Broadway and West End buzz surrounds The Boy Who Heard Music, a new rock musical by The Who's Pete Townshend that will have its premiere at the Powerhouse Theater at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY as part of the New York Stage and Film festival.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Paula Leggett Chase of 'Curtains'
by Adrienne Onofri - May 9, 2007


A veteran of Broadway and regional theater, Paula spills her secrets for surviving injuries, finding love and simply enduring in the biz.

Sorkin to Pen Flaming Lips Musical; McAnuff Directs
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2007


Aaron Sorkin will collaborate with rock band The Flaming Lips for a stage musical based on the band's 'Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots.'

Photo Coverage: Backstage at Rockers on Broadway
by Linda Lenzi - Jan 31, 2007


The benefit concert 'Rockers on Broadway - Jersey Style' took place on January 29th at BB Kings Blues Club and Grill on W. 42nd Street, and BroadwayWorld was there!

Photo Coverage: Rockers on Broadway - The Concert
by Walter McBride - Jan 31, 2007


'Rockers On Broadway', which benefited Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS, took place on January 29th at BB Kings Blues Club and Grill on West 42nd Street, NYC.

Pender and Rosenberg Join Rockers on Broadway, 1/29
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2007


Mark Pender and Richie 'Labamba' Rosenberg (from The Max Weinberg 7 on 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien') are the latest additions to the upcoming benefit concert- 'Rockers on Broadway - Jersey Style.'

Gore and Gibson Added to Rockers on Bway Line-Up
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2007


Pop legend Lesley Gore and Broadway and pop star Deborah Gibson are the latest additions to the upcoming benefit concert- 'Rockers on Broadway - Jersey Style.'

Lesley Gore Signs on to 'Rockers on Broadway,' 1/29
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2007


Lesley Gore, famous for singing such hits as 'It's My Party' and 'You Don't Own Me' has joined the cast of 'Rockers On Broadway: Jersey Style,' which will take place on Monday January 29, 2007 at 8:00pm at BB King Blues Club & Grill

La Jolla Playhouse and Macy's to Fight Illiteracy
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2007


La Jolla Playhouse and Macy's join forces for the POP Tour Literacy Drive, a book drive benefiting San Diego's Monarch School.

Lewis, Scott, Wilson, Etc. Set for Rockers on Bway, 1/29
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2006


Donnie Kehr, Cori Gardner and Good To Go Entertainment have announced the latest 'Rockers On Broadway: Jersey Style' to take place on Monday January 29, 2007 at 8:00pm at BB King Blues Club & Grill

Jersey Boys Announce Tour Cast; Begins December '06
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2006


The producers of JERSEY BOYS, winner of this year's Tony® Award for Best Musical, have announced the cast that will launch the National Tour in San Francisco.

A Chat with Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me's Comedy All Stars
by Robert Diamond - Aug 29, 2006


I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Broadway's most raucous ensemble - the very talented cast of Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me. The show's 'Comedy All Stars' features Brooks Ashmanskas, Mary Birdsong, Capathia Jenkins and Nicole Parker all of whom sat with us to dish the dirt and give us the scoop on the hilarious show.

Photo Flash: Bay Street's The Who's Tommy
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jun 28, 2006


The Who's Tommy will be presented by the Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor, Long Island from June 13th through July 9th.

7/10 Rockers Concert: Cerveris, Espinoza, Wilson, & More
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2006


Donnie Kehr, Peter Gregus and Good To Go Entertainment proudly announce the 14th annual Rockers On Broadway to take place on Monday July 10th at 8:00pm at The Cutting Room (19 West 24th Street).

Des McAnuff to Depart from La Jolla Playhouse in 2007
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2006


Ralph Bryan, President of the Board of Trustees of La Jolla Playhouse today announced that Artistic Director Des McAnuff will not be renewing his contract, scheduled to expire in 2007.

National Dance Institute Honors LuPone & Cerveris, 7/19
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2006


The National Dance Institute will honor Patti LuPone and Michael Cerveris--both currently Tony-nominated for their work as Sweeney and Mrs. Lovett, respectively, in the Sweeney Todd revival--on July 19th at 6:30 PM at at the LaGuardia High School for the Performing Arts Concert Hall (65th St. between Amsterdam and West End Avenues)

Full Casting Announced for Bay Street The Who's Tommy
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2006


The full cast is now set for The Who's Tommy, which will be presented by the Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor, Long Island from June 13th through July 9th; the show will star the previously-announced Euan Morton

Other Productions of The Who's Tommy

1979   West End Original London Production
West End
1993   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1996   West End London Production
West End
2006   Bay Street Theatre Revival
2019   Washington, DC (Regional) 50th anniversary of the release of the groundbreaking original album of Tommy
Washington, DC (Regional)
2024   Broadway Broadway Revival Production
Broadway

The Who's Tommy - 1993 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1993 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Wayne Cilento
1993 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Musical Des MacAnuff
1993 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Chris Parry
1993 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical The Who's Tommy
1993 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestration Steve Margoshes
1993 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design John Arnone
1993 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design Wendall K. Harrington
1993 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design Steve Canyon Kennedy
1993 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Actor - Musical Michael Cerveris -
1993 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Broadway Musical 0
1993 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Director - Musical Des McAnuff -
1993 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Set, Costume and Lighting Design 0
1993 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Des McAnuff
1993 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Pete Townshend
1993 Tony Awards Best Choreography Wayne Cilento
1993 Tony Awards Best Costume Design David C. Woolard
1993 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Des McAnuff
1993 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design Chris Parry
1993 Tony Awards Best Musical Kardana Productions, Inc.
1993 Tony Awards Best Musical Dodger Theatricals
1993 Tony Awards Best Musical Pace Theatrical Group, Inc.
1993 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Pete Townshend
1993 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Michael Cerveris
1993 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Paul Kandel
1993 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design John Arnone

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