CMT Mainstage Announces The Who's TOMMY

CMT San Jose Mainstage will present The Who's Tommy, featuring local performers ages 14-20, from March 2-11 at the Montgomery Theater in San Jose.

In 1997, CMT premiered a production of Tommy that pioneered the theatrical experience we now know as "CMT Mainstage." That production has been reimagined and reinvented for CMT's 2017-2018 50th anniversary season.

Based on the groundbreaking 1969 rock concept album, The Who's Tommyis a stirring story of hope, healing and the human spirit. After witnessing a murder as a child, traumatized Tommy slips into a catatonic state. As his existence wears on, he's abused by sadistic relatives and neighbors - but his life is saved when he discovers an uncanny knack for the game of pinball. He rises to international superstardom, and inspires people all over the world. An exhilarating score gives this show a cross-generational appeal with Tony Award-winning songs like "See Me, Feel Me", the instantly recognizable "Pinball Wizard" and the powerful "The Acid Queen." The artistic team for the production is Kevin Hauge, Joey Dippel and Ian Leonard.

CMT Mainstage Presents The Who's Tommy Photo courtesy of CMT Show Schedule Friday, March 2 at 7 pm Sat. March 3 at 2 pm and 7 pm Sunday, March 4 at 1 pm and 6 pm Thursday, March 8 at 7 pm Friday, March 9 at 7 pm Saturday, March 10 at 2pm and 7:30 pm Sunday, March 11 at 1 pm. For tickets and more information, www.cmtsj.org/the-whos-tommy

About Artistic Director Kevin Hauge
In his 22st season as Artistic Director at CMT San Jose, Kevin has led the nation's premier theater company for youth in taking on increasingly challenging and professional-quality productions-beginning with the ground-breaking 1997 production of Tommy. His innovative approach to productions includes incorporating modern techniques and technology, culminating in recognition of artistic excellence from the National Endowment for the Arts for nine consecutive years. Recently, Kevin was honored by Silicon Valley Creates receiving their 2016 Legacy Laureate Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement and Community Impact. A recipient of the prestigious Lin Wright Special Recognition Award by the American Alliance for Theater and Education, he's been the guest speaker at the International Association of Theater Educators Conference in Washington D.C., and the Education and Technology conference in New York City. Kevin has collaborated on productions in a variety of venues all over the world. He's staged ice shows, magic shows, musical revues, industrial shows, corporate parties, television specials and book musicals for a variety of companies, including Tropworld (Atlantic City), Harrah's (Reno), Six Flags Parks (nationwide), and Royal Viking Cruise Lines (worldwide). Some of the unique productions Kevin has worked on include You're in the Movies (MGM Grand) in Las Vegas, World of Wonders (Everland) in Seoul, South Korea, and a special Easter Celebration (The White House) in Washington D.C. Kevin has appeared several times as a guest artist with the San Jose Symphony, and has served on the Exhibits Committee at the Tech Museum of Innovation.