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Pete Townshend

Birth Place: London, ENGLAND

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Pete Townshend Awards and Nominations


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Olivier Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Musical Production

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Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Book of a Musical

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Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

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MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Awards


Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.

Huun-Huur-Tu, Carmen Rizzo and Dhani Harrison Collaborate on New Album 'Dreamers in the Field'


Dark Horse Records has announced the release of Dreamers In The Field, the first-ever collaboration between Huun-Huur-Tu, Carmen Rizzo and Dhani Harrison. Mastered by Paul Hicks (The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, John Lennon, George Harrison), Dreamers In The Field is now available for streaming everywhere while a very special, limited edition clear vinyl pressing is being released exclusively for Record Store Day on April 20. Listen to the project here!

Interview: Avon Native John Ambrosino Makes his Broadway Debut in THE WHO'S TOMMY


While a student at Thayer Academy in Braintree, actor, singer, and director John Ambrosino saw his earliest Broadway shows – from “Sunset Boulevard” to “Victor/Victoria” and, in his senior year, “Titanic” with Brian D’Arcy James, brother of the school’s then Head of Drama, Anne James.

Video: Ali Louis Bourzgui Talks Making His Broadway Debut in THE WHO'S TOMMY


Watch Ali Louis Bourzgui discuss making his Broadway debut in The Who's Tommy in the video here!

Video: Cast and Creative Team Talk THE WHO'S TOMMY on CBS Sunday Morning


Watch Pete Townshend, Des McAnuff, Ali Louis Bourgzui, and Lorin Latarro discuss bringing The Who's Tommy back to Broadway on CBS Sunday Morning in the video here!

Video: Watch Ali Louis Bourzgui Record 'See Me, Feel Me' from THE WHO'S TOMMY


Watch Ali Louis Bourzgui record “See Me, Feel Me' from the new production of The Who's Tommy, currently running at the Nederlander Theatre on Broadway.

Photos: Inside THE WHO'S TOMMY Opening Night Curtain Call


Check out photos from opening night curtain call of The Who's Tommy!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE WHO'S TOMMY on Broadway


Check out photos from opening night of The Who's Tommy on Broadway! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Review Roundup: THE WHO'S TOMMY Returns To Broadway!


The Pinball Wizard has returned to conquer Broadway! The revival of the iconic rock n'roll spectacle The Who's Tommy has opened at the Nederlander Theatre in a new production from original Tony Award-winning creators Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff. Read the reviews!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 29, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 29, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

THE WHO'S TOMMY on Broadway- A Complete Guide


Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about The Who's Tommy on Broadway. Check out all the details below!

Video: Watch Highlights from THE WHO'S TOMMY on Broadway


The newly reimagined Broadway production of The Who’s TOMMY opens tonight at the Nederlander Theatre and we have your first look at the revival. Check out video highlights here!

Photos: Check Out New Images of THE WHO'S TOMMY on Broadway


Check out new photos of The Who's Tommy on Broadway! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets!

Alison Luff Takes Over Our Instagram for Opening Night of THE WHO'S TOMMY!


How does Tommy become the Pinball Wizard? Follow along as Alison Luff, who plays 'Mrs. Walker' in The Who's Tommy, takes us on the red carpet and behind the scenes for opening night!

Video: Watch THE WHO'S TOMMY Perform 'Pinball Wizard,' 'See Me, Feel Me' & More


The cast of The Who's TOMMY appeared on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon last night a medley of songs from the musical. Joined by Pete Townsend, the performance featured 'Pinball Wizard,' 'See Me, Feel Me' and 'Listening To You.' Townsend sat down with Fallon before the performance to discuss creating the rock opera and more. Watch the video now!

THE WHO'S TOMMY to Perform on THE TONIGHT SHOW Next Week


The Who's Tommy is set to perform on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon next week. The Who’s Pete Townshend will sit down with Jimmy Fallon for an interview. The company will then perform a medley from the show. Find out more about the revival now!

Photos: Get a First Look at THE WHO'S TOMMY on Broadway


Get a first look at photos of The Who's Tommy on Broadway! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

From La Jolla Playhouse to Broadway - A Brief History


Learn more about some of the Broadway productions that you may not have realized began their journey at La Jolla Playhouse! 

THE WHO'S TOMMY Cancels March 20 Matinee; Performances Resume This Evening


BroadwayWorld has just learned that Wednesday's preview performance of The Who's Tommy has been canceled due to illness in the company. Performances are set to resume tonight, March 20 at the Nederlander Theatre.

Video: Meet the Cast Members Making Their Broadway Debuts in THE WHO'S TOMMY


Before heading to the arcade to meet the 'pinball wizard,' get to know which cast members are making their Broadway debuts in The Who’s TOMMY, which starts previews tonight at the Nederlander Theatre.

Pete Townshend FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Pete Townshend written?

Pete Townshend has written 1 shows including Tommy (Composer/Lyricist).

What awards has Pete Townshend been nominated for?

Pete Townshend has been nominated for several awards for his work on the Broadway show Tommy, including Outstanding Musical Production at the Olivier Awards, Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for The Who's Tommy, and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for The Who's Tommy.

What awards has Pete Townshend won?

Pete Townshend has won the Olivier Award for Outstanding Musical Production for "Tommy" and the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for "The Who's Tommy."

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