Tommy Revival 1996 - Articles Page 13

Ages: 16+
Opened: March 5, 1996
Closing: February 08, 1997

Tommy - 1996 - West End History , Info & More

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Caitlin Lynch and Kevin Burdette Lead DARK SISTERS Opera at John Jay College; Tickets on Sale Now
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 15, 2011


Tickets are now on sale for the World Premiere production of DARK SISTERS, composed by Nico Muhly with libretto by Stephen Karam, conducted by Neal Goren, directed by Rebecca Taichman, and co-commissioned and co-produced by Gotham Chamber Opera, Music-Theatre Group and the Opera Company of Philadelphia. DARK SISTERS will premiere from November 9-19,2011 at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College, 899 Tenth Avenue, NYC. Tickets are $30-125 and are available at www.ticketcentral.com or by phone at 212-279-4200.

DOROTHY STRELSIN FRESH INK PLAY READING SERIES Held May 23- June 1
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2011


Primary Stages (Casey Childs, Founder & Executive Producer; Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director; Elliot Fox, Managing Director), in keeping with its mission of inspiring, supporting and sharing the art of playwriting, has announced the line-up for the annual Fresh Ink Reading Series, with staged readings of new plays by members of the Dorothy Strelsin New American Writers Group: Bekah Brunstetter, David Caudle, Cheri Magid, Rogelio Martinez, Janine Nabers, Tommy Smith, and Adam Szymkowicz.

FELA! et al. Set for Sadler's Wells Autumn 2011 Season
by Caryn Robbins - May 17, 2011


Sadler's Wells announces its Autumn 2011 Season. The Autumn 2011 Season at Sadler's Wells is now on sale from Monday 23 May 2011 Sadler's Wells Ticket Office: 0844 424 4300 or visit: www.sadlerswells.com

A STRANGE AND SEPARATE PEOPLE Opens Off-B'way July 14
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 17, 2011


"A Strange and Separate People" by Jon Marans will be presented Off Broadway at Theatre Row - Studio Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street, beginning July 14th and Opening Tuesday, July 19th.

Jeff Calhoun to Direct A STRANGE AND SEPARATE PEOPLE at Studio Theatre; Opens 7/14
by Caryn Robbins - May 17, 2011


'A Strange and Separate People' by Jon Marans will be presented Off Broadway at Theatre Row - Studio Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street, beginning July 14th and Opening Tuesday, July 19th. Daryl Roth and Stacy Shane / ManUnderdog Prods., the original Off Broadway producers of Marans critically acclaimed, award-winning play from last season, The Temperamentals are producing the play. It will be directed by Jeff Calhoun.

Morris PAC Hosts An Evening with Garrison Keillor 5/5/2011
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2011


The charming, witty, and always-entertaining writer and humorist Garrison Keillor, who is best known for his widely popular radio show A Prairie Home Companion, will be appearing live on Thursday, May 5 at the Morris Performing Arts Center.

DOROTHY STRELSIN FRESH INK PLAY READING SERIES Held May 23- June 1
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 2, 2011


Primary Stages (Casey Childs, Founder & Executive Producer; Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director; Elliot Fox, Managing Director), in keeping with its mission of inspiring, supporting and sharing the art of playwriting, has announced the line-up for the annual Fresh Ink Reading Series, with staged readings of new plays by members of the Dorothy Strelsin New American Writers Group: Bekah Brunstetter, David Caudle, Cheri Magid, Rogelio Martinez, Janine Nabers, Tommy Smith, and Adam Szymkowicz.

Garrison Keillor Comes To The State
by BWW News Desk - Apr 6, 2011


Garrison Keillor was born in 1942 in Anoka, Minnesota, and began his radio career as a freshman at the University of Minnesota, from which he graduated in 1966.

McNally, Daigneault Honored At SpeakEasy Stage's 20th Anniversary Gala 4/4
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2011


Broadway Playwright Terrence McNally and SpeakEasy Stage Company Founder and Producing Artistic Director Paul Daigneault will be honored at SpeakEasy Stage Company's 20th Anniversary Gala on Monday, April 4th, 2011, from 6-9PM at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel.

Garrison Keillor Comes To The State
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 17, 2011


Garrison Keillor was born in 1942 in Anoka, Minnesota, and began his radio career as a freshman at the University of Minnesota, from which he graduated in 1966.

McNally, Daigneault Honored At SpeakEasy Stage's 20th Anniversary Gala 4/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 16, 2011


Broadway Playwright Terrence McNally and SpeakEasy Stage Company Founder and Producing Artistic Director Paul Daigneault will be honored at SpeakEasy Stage Company's 20th Anniversary Gala on Monday, April 4th, 2011, from 6-9PM at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel.

Washington University Welcomes DANU, 3/5
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2011


In Ireland, the toe-tapping collegiality of an impromptu living room concert can be summed up in single word: craic. And perhaps no band better exemplifies the essence of craic than Danú. Hailed as a 'spirit-raising concoction' by The Irish Times, this five-member ensemble is among the most charismatic and sophisticated traditional Irish groups working today, known for mixing ancient Irish songs with new additions to the repertoire in concerts that are at once authentic, clever and fun.

Roundabout Completes Cast for Murphy Led PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 22, 2011


Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Tracy Aron, announces the complete cast for the new Broadway musical THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE, starring two time Tony® Award-winner Donna Murphy, directed by Leonard Foglia. THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE features book & lyrics by Iris Rainer Dart and music by Mike Stoller and Artie Butler.

Washington University Welcomes DANU, 3/5
by Chris Gibson - Feb 21, 2011


In Ireland, the toe-tapping collegiality of an impromptu living room concert can be summed up in single word: craic. And perhaps no band better exemplifies the essence of craic than Danú. Hailed as a 'spirit-raising concoction' by The Irish Times, this five-member ensemble is among the most charismatic and sophisticated traditional Irish groups working today, known for mixing ancient Irish songs with new additions to the repertoire in concerts that are at once authentic, clever and fun.

Fierstein, Tambor, Heredia & McShane Join The Cast of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2011


Harvey Fierstein, Jeffrey Tambor, Wilson Jermaine Heredia and Micheal McShane join the cast of the Tony Award-winning revival of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES on Tuesday, February 15, 2011. The production continues to play the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street).

Harvey Fierstein, Jeffrey Tambor Begin Run in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Tomorrow!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 14, 2011


Four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein and six-time Emmy Award nominee Jeffrey Tambor are the new stars of the Tony Award-winning revival of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES. Tambor and Fierstein begin performances tomorrow night at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street).

North Coast Rep Extends 2 Pianos 4 Hands Thru 2/13
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2011


2 Pianos 4 Hands is the riotous tale of two boys in Canada, Ted and Richard, sharing the same goal: concert pianist stardom.

Gemignani, Zien, Parker & More Join Murphy in Roundabout's PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE; Additional Casting Announced!
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 3, 2011


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director), in association with Tracy Aron, announces additional casting for the new Broadway musical THE PEOPLE IN THE PICUTRE, starring two time Tony® Award-winner Donna Murphy, directed by Leonard Foglia. THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE features book & lyrics by Iris Rainer Dart and music by Mike Stoller and Artie Butler.

North Coast Rep Extends 2 Pianos 4 Hands Thru 2/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 13, 2011


2 Pianos 4 Hands is the riotous tale of two boys in Canada, Ted and Richard, sharing the same goal: concert pianist stardom.

Wilson Jermaine Heredia to Join LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Feb. 15
by Robert Diamond - Jan 4, 2011


It's just been announced that Wilson Jermaine Heredia, who famously created the drag queen role of Angel in the 1996 Off Broadway production of RENT before winning a Tony for the same role on Broadway will join LA CAGE AUX FOLLES on Broadway on February 15th. Heredia will replace Robin de Jesus in the part, and joins the production at the same time as new stars Harvey Fierstein and Jeffrey Tambor.

2010 Wrapup: The Hottest Interviews of the Year!
by Robert Diamond - Jan 1, 2011


2010 was a year filled with all sorts of exciting BroadwayWorld interviews - here's some of this year's highlights!

B.B. King Blues Club And Grill Announces Upcoming Shows And Events
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 8, 2010


B.B. King Blues Club & Grill is located at 237 West 42nd Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues) New York, NY 10036

Globe Alumni To Star In CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY 12/6
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2010


Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced that the Globe will present a one-night-only benefit performance of Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words, the award-winning comedy sensation in which superstar memoirs are acted out live on stage.

Cerveris In Talks for West End's ROAD SHOW
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 18, 2010


According to a report by Baz Bamigboye for UK Daily Mail, Michael Cerveris is in talks to reprise his role in Sondheim and Weidman's musical Road Show. Cerveris appeared in the Public Theatre production of the show 2 years ago. Road show will make its UK premiere at the Menier Chocolate Factory Theatre in London next summer.

Yale Rep Presents A DELICATE BALANCE 10/22-11/13
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2010


YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents Edward Albee's A DELICATE BALANCE, directed by James Bundy, at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street, at York Street) October 22-November 13.

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Tommy - 1996 West End Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1997 Olivier Awards Best Actor in a Musical Paul Keating
1997 Olivier Awards Best Costume Designer David C Woolard
1997 Olivier Awards Best Director Des McAnuff
1997 Olivier Awards Best Lighting Designer Chris Parry
1997 Olivier Awards Best Set Designer John Arnone
1997 Olivier Awards Best Set Designer John Arnone
1997 Olivier Awards Best Supporting Performance in a Musical James Gillan
1997 Olivier Awards Best Theatre Choreographer Wayne Cilento
1997 Olivier Awards Outstanding Musical Production Pete Townshend

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