Pete Townsend

The Walker family has officially taken up residence on 41st Street. The newly reimagined Broadway production of The Who’s Tommy opened just last night at the Nederlander  Theatre. In this video, watch as the cast and creative team celebrate the big night before the curtain went up!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 28, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

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!

Join Harvey Brownstone as he interviews legendary actress and performer Ann-Margret, discussing her six-decade career in iconic films and television shows.

Alfie Boe and Killian Donnelly will share the role of Jean Valjean and Michael Ball and Bradley Jaden will share the role of Javert in the UK, leading a cast and orchestra of over 65 in the forthcoming World Tour of LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR. Learn more about the tour here including more about the cast, tour dates and more!

The Who’s Tommy is a 5-time Tony Award-winning musical. This dazzling rock spectacular will exhilarate audiences with a story of hope, healing, and the human spirit. After witnessing the murder of his mother's lover by his father, Tommy is traumatized into a catatonic state. Young Tommy floats through life in post-World War II England suffering abuse from sadistic relatives and neighbors. Recommended for Children 13 and above due to language and content. Performances run January 12 - 28, 2024 at Little Theatre Off Broadway, 3981 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio 43123. Order Reserved Seating Tickets at the link: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/75899

Elton John and Brandi Carlile have reportedly recorded a joint album. The Who’s Pete Townshend, who is a longtime friend of John's, says that the pair recorded the album in two weeks, teasing that it's a new highlight for both of their careers.

The ArtsFairfax Awards has announced Peggy Fox as the luncheon emcee and Jean Sausele-Knodt as the 2023 Awards Artist. Learn more about the event and performances here!

Grammy Award Nominee, KT Tunstall will join Rockers on Broadway as a special guest for their 30th Anniversary on Monday, October 16, 2023, at 8 pm at Sony Hall. See who else is performing, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Rockers On Broadway, an annual music event raising money for charities that include pre-professional training and scholarships in the performing arts, will celebrate its 30th Anniversary on Monday, October 16, 2023, at 8 pm at Sony Hall.

Grammy Award-winning Pianist and Composer Ted Baker will be honored at a Memorial Concert on Sunday, June 18th at 2pm-4pm at the Cutting Room NYC.

Pianist and Composer, Ted Baker will be honored at a Memorial Concert on Sunday, June 18th at 2pm-3:30pm at the Cutting Room NYC.

Jeremy Kushnier will release his first holiday album November 25th entitled 'Never Eat Yellow Snow (and other holiday lessons)'. Know for his broadway roles as Ren in Footloose and Roger in Rent, Kushnier leans on his rock and roll vocals to deliver this nine song album.

Director Roger Hodgman brings Pete Townsend’s Tommy to the Australian stage.

Today's episode features Lorin Latarro- the choreographer for Broadway’s MRS. DOUBTFIRE, ALMOST FAMOUS, The Public’s THE VISITOR, and Broadway bound THE OUTSIDERS and LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE. 

The Novato Theater Company's second show of its 101st season is The Who's Tommy with music and lyrics by Pete Townsend, book by Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff with additional music and lyrics by John Entwistle and Keith Moon.

Titled 'Fear Is A Weapon', the new tracks serve as a direct continuation of the songs released in September, all of which tie back into Lost Walks' 'gothic rock opera' that commenced in its 2016 debut, Wolf, Woman, and Man. Listen to both parts now!

Julien's Auctions' MusiCares Charity Relief Auction was held today, January 31, in Beverly Hills and online. The top selling item at the event was the pastel colored costumes worn by BTS in their 2020 music video for Dynamite.

Today's top stories: Shoshana Bean and Jeremy Jordan perform a Christmas duet, Santino Fontana sings about 'The Other Christmas Shoes', virtual telethon to save West Bank Cafe, and more!

Since 1978, West Bank Cafe has been one of the epicenters of New York City’s theatre community, and due to the pandemic, it is on the verge of permanently closing. With Broadway dark, tourism down, indoor dining closed, and no relief plan in sight, 2020 has created a plethora of financial problems for the beloved theater district institution.