Tommy Revival 1996 - Articles Page 15

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

Tommy - 1996 - West End 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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Houston Non-profits, TUTS & The River Merge for Special-Needs Arts Education
by Charlie Piane - May 3, 2010


With a common goal - to expand arts access to children of all abilities - The River Performing and Visual Arts Center (The River), on April 1, 2010 merged with Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS), creating a unique, barrier free, arts education model for non-profit musical theatre performing arts organizations.. The merger of the two highly revered 'Houston-grown' non-profit organizations expands TUTS' education division (TUTS Education) into the city's special-needs community through the strong brand and expertise of The River. The merger benefits The River through reduced administrative cost and direct exposure to TUTS professionals and programs.

Photo Flash: WOW Company's RECONSTRUCTION
by Charlie Piane - Apr 29, 2010


Following on the heels of their 2010 Sundance Film Festival Jury Prize for the documentary Gasland, International WOW Company is proud to present Reconstruction, conceived and directed by Artistic Director Josh Fox and created by The International WOW ensemble. Reconstruction runs from May 6 - 23, 2010 in a limited 3-week engagement at the Ohio Theatre, located at 66 Wooster Street, between Spring & Broome Streets, in Soho.

International WOW Company Presents RECONSTRUCTION 5/6-23
by Charlie Piane - Apr 28, 2010


Following on the heels of their 2010 Sundance Film Festival Jury Prize for the documentary Gasland, International WOW Company is proud to present Reconstruction, conceived and directed by Artistic Director Josh Fox and created by The International WOW ensemble. Reconstruction runs from May 6 - 23, 2010 in a limited 3-week engagement at the Ohio Theatre, located at 66 Wooster Street, between Spring & Broome Streets, in Soho.

International WOW Company Presents RECONSTRUCTION 5/6-23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 28, 2010


Following on the heels of their 2010 Sundance Film Festival Jury Prize for the documentary Gasland, International WOW Company is proud to present Reconstruction, conceived and directed by Artistic Director Josh Fox and created by The International WOW ensemble.

Skylight Opera Presents RENT May 21-June 20
by Elisabeth Nebeker - Apr 23, 2010


The Pulitizer and Tony Award winnning rock opera RENT comes to the Broadway Theatre Center May 21 through June 20 as part of the Sylight Opera Series. Ticket prices range from $62 to $20 and are available at the Box Office, 414-291-7800 or www.skylightopera.com.

Academy Celebrates 35th Anniversary of the Who's TOMMY 5/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 22, 2010


The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will celebrate the 35th anniversary of The Who's electrifying rock opera 'Tommy' on Friday, May 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.

Urie, Marans & More Set For NEW DIRECTIONS FOR GAY THEATER Panel 4/11
by BWW News Desk - Apr 11, 2010


The Off Broadway Alliance, the organization of Off Broadway producers, general managers, venue owners, press agents and marketing personnel, will hold the second in a series of seminars focused on the culture, business and history of Off Broadway theater.

New Directions for Gay Theater Features THE TEMPERAMENTALS, THE KID & More 4/11
by BWW News Desk - Apr 11, 2010


The Off Broadway Alliance, the organization of Off Broadway producers, general managers, venue owners, press agents and marketing personnel, will hold the second in a series of seminars focused on the culture, business and history of Off Broadway theater.

Urie, Marans & More Set For NEW DIRECTIONS FOR GAY THEATER Panel 4/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 8, 2010


The Off Broadway Alliance, the organization of Off Broadway producers, general managers, venue owners, press agents and marketing personnel, will hold the second in a series of seminars focused on the culture, business and history of Off Broadway theater.

Kohl, Marcus et al. Join Patinkin, Baldwin, Opel in PARADISE FOUND; Rehearsals Start 5th April; Opens 19th May
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 5, 2010


Rehearsals begin today, Monday, April 5 for the World Premiere production of PARADISE FOUND, a new musical under the combined direction of Theater legend and 21-time Tony Award winner Harold Prince (the original productions of Cabaret, Sweeney Todd, A Little Night Music, The Phantom of the Opera, Company, Follies, Evita) and 5-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman (Crazy For You, Show Boat, The Producers, Contact). This is their first collaboration since the landmark, Tony Award-winning revival of Show Boat. Following the New York rehearsal period, the production will open at London's acclaimed Menier Chocolate Factory with performances running May 19 through June 26.

CLOSBC Presents SPIT LIKE A GIRL by Clarinda Ross, 3/23-4/4
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2010


ivic Light Opera of South Bay Cities and Executive Producer James A. Blackman, III proudly present SPIT LIKE A BIG GIRL written by and starring Clarinda Ross and directed by Ovation Award winner Stephanie A. Coltrin, opening with previews March 23, 24, 25 with the Gala Press Opening night on Friday, March 26 at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse. This is the 4th show in the 2009/2010 Season for the Playhouse.

TheatreWorks Closes the Curtain on SUNSETS AND MARGARITAS 4/4
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2010


Cadillacs, caballeros, and some outrageous visitations combine for one spectacular birthday party when TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theater of Silicon Valley, will end the West Coast premiere of the zany new comedy, SUNSETS AND MARGARITAS, by José Cruz González on April 4th.

TEMPERAMENTALS' Urie and Marans Set For "New Directions for Gay Theatre" 4/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 2, 2010


Michael Urie (Lortel nominee Outstanding Lead Actor) and Jon Marans (star and author of The Temperamentals- Lortel nominee Outstanding Play) will participate at the 'New Directions for Gay Theater' seminar at The Snapple Theater Center's Jerry Orbach Theater, 210 West 50th Street (at Broadway) on Sunday, April 11.

B.B. King Blues Club Announces May Schedule Of Upcoming Events
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2010


UPCOMING SHOWS ON SALE THIS WEEK.

A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM Closes at Reprise Theatre, 3/28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2010


Reprise Theatre Company's production of 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,' 1962's Tony-Award-winning Best Musical, will play its final performance on March 28 at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. Directed by David Lee, the production's book is by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.

AN EVENING WITH PATTI LUPONE & MANDY PATINKIN at The Long Center
by Erin Privratsky - Mar 23, 2010


Appearing together again after their Tony Award® winning performances in Evita, Patti LuPone joins Mandy Patinkin onstage for An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin. These Broadway legends will bring their critically acclaimed theatre concert to the Joe R. and Theresa Lozano Long Center for the Performing Arts for one performance only on Thursday, March 25th, 2010 at 8 p.m.

New Directions for Gay Theater Features THE TEMPERAMENTALS, THE KID & More 4/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 23, 2010


The Off Broadway Alliance, the organization of Off Broadway producers, general managers, venue owners, press agents and marketing personnel, will hold the second in a series of seminars focused on the culture, business and history of Off Broadway theater.

CLOSBC Presents SPIT LIKE A GIRL by Clarinda Ross, 3/23-4/4
by BWW News Desk - Mar 23, 2010


ivic Light Opera of South Bay Cities and Executive Producer James A. Blackman, III proudly present SPIT LIKE A BIG GIRL written by and starring Clarinda Ross and directed by Ovation Award winner Stephanie A. Coltrin, opening with previews March 23, 24, 25 with the Gala Press Opening night on Friday, March 26 at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse. This is the 4th show in the 2009/2010 Season for the Playhouse.

PPAC Presents 'A Prairie Home Companion' With Garrison Keillor, 3/11
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2010


The Providence Performing Arts Center presents a special evening with Garrison Keillor, host and creator of 'A Prairie Home Companion' at the Providence Performing Arts Center on March 11, 2010.

TheatreWorks Presents SUNSETS AND MARGARITAS 3/10-4/4
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2010


Cadillacs, caballeros, and some outrageous visitations combine for one spectacular birthday party when TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theater of Silicon Valley, presents the West Coast premiere of the zany new comedy, SUNSETS AND MARGARITAS, by José Cruz González.

MGM Mirage Resorts Announce Their Upcoming Entertainment Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2010


Entertainment/Sports/Special Events Listing for MGM MIRAGE RESORTS: ARIA, Bellagio, Crystals, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, The Mirage, Monte Carlo, New York-New York, Luxor, Excalibur and Circus Circus

CLOSBC Presents SPIT LIKE A GIRL by Clarinda Ross, 3/23-4/4
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2010


ivic Light Opera of South Bay Cities and Executive Producer James A. Blackman, III proudly present SPIT LIKE A BIG GIRL written by and starring Clarinda Ross and directed by Ovation Award winner Stephanie A. Coltrin, opening with previews March 23, 24, 25 with the Gala Press Opening night on Friday, March 26 at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse. This is the 4th show in the 2009/2010 Season for the Playhouse.

Wilkof, Raben Lead Reprise's A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 18, 2010


The 2009-2010 season of Reprise Theatre Company continues with 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,' 1962's Tony-Award-winning Best Musical, March 16 to 28 at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. Directed by David Lee, the production's book is by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.

Athena Theatre Company's TRUE WEST Closes 2/14
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2010


Athena Theatre's production of Sam Shepard's True West will play its final performance on Sunday, February 14 at Theatre Row.

RENT Closes at Sacramento Community Center Theater 2/7
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2010


RENT will close at Sacramento Community Center Theater on February 7, 2010.

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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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