Tommy Revival 1996 - Articles Page 6

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

Tommy - 1996 - West End History , Info & More

Shaftesbury Theatre
Holborn end of Shaftesbury Avenue London

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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Former RENT Cast Members Tapped for Jonathan Larson Tribute at Lyric Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 8, 2015


First names are announced today for Seasons of Larson, a one-off concert celebrating the life and music of legendary Broadway composer Jonathan Larson. The concert will take place on Monday 25 January 2016 at the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue.

Debbie Kurup, Krysten Cummings and Damien Flood to Lead SEASONS OF LARSON Concert, Jan. 25
by Christina Mancuso - Dec 8, 2015


First names are announced today for Seasons of Larson, a one-off concert celebrating the life and music of legendary Broadway composer Jonathan Larson. The concert will take place on Monday 25 January 2016 at the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue.

SEASONS OF LARSON To Play One Night Only at the Lyric Theatre, Jan. 25
by Christina Mancuso - Nov 16, 2015


The life and music of legendary Broadway composer Jonathan Larson will be celebrated in a special one-off concert on Monday 25 January 2016, when Seasons of Larson will play for one night only at the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue.

The Flea Premieres TAKE CARE, Previews Begin Dec 1
by Sally Henry Fuller - Nov 6, 2015


The Flea Theater presents TAKE CARE, by Niegel Smith and Todd Shalom. This world premiere production marks Smith's directorial debut at his new artistic home and will feature The Bats, the resident acting company at the Flea. Previews start December 1 with Opening Night slated for Sunday, December 6.

Tommy Emmanuel Performs at bergenPAC Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 24, 2015


Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey presents Tommy Emmanuel, tonight, September 24th, 2015 at 8PM.

BWW Profile: Jessica Lange Emmy-Nominated Star of Stage and Screen
by Tess Reynolds - Sep 17, 2015


Jessica Lange is considered one of the greatest actresses of her generation. As the recipient of several awards, including two Oscars, three Emmys, five Golden Globes, one SAG award and three Dorian Awards, and now nominated to take home her fourth Emmy for Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for Elsa Mars on AMERICAN HORROR STORY: FREAK SHOW, it is no question that Lange has proved her acting abilities since her professional film debut in 1976's KING KONG.

Cult-Horror Favorite DOLLFACE Comes to VOD/DVD Today
by Movies News Desk - Sep 15, 2015


Breaking Glass Pictures and Vicious Circle Films will release the award-winning, film-festival favorite DOLLFACE on DVD and VOD today, September 15, 2015.

Tommy Emmanuel to Perform at bergenPAC, 9/24
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 13, 2015


Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey presents Tommy Emmanuel, Thursday, September 24th, 2015 at 8PM. Purchase tickets to see the Australian guitar phenom at www.ticketmaster.com or Box Office at 201.227.1030. 

Cult-Horror Favorite DOLLFACE Coming to VOD/DVD This September
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 5, 2015


Breaking Glass Pictures and Vicious Circle Films will release the award-winning, film-festival favorite DOLLFACE on DVD and VOD September 15, 2015.

ON RECORD: Sarah Stiles' Five Favorite Cast Albums- It Was Terrifying and Thrilling and I Wanted to Be a Part of It
by On Record - Jul 21, 2015


Ever wonder which Broadway tunes have inspired your favorite performers? Check back every Tuesday for ON RECORD- to find out which cast recordings have made an impact on Broadway's brightest stars. In this week's edition, we hear from Sarah Stiles, who is currently starring as 'Jessica' in Hand to God- playing at the Booth Theatre. Read on to find out her top five picks!

Best Musical Loser! Shows You Won't Believe Didn't Win a Tony Award
by Nora Dominick - Jun 11, 2015


BroadwayWorld has decided to round up the best loser's for Best Musical and you will be surprised with some of the losers. Click through the videos below and watch some of Broadway's most iconic musicals that didn't take home the Tony Award for Best Musical.

Laura Benanti, Rob McClure and More to Present at Paper Mill's 2015 Rising Star Awards
by BWW News Desk - Jun 1, 2015


To celebrate its 20-year milestone, the 2015 Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Awards will be broadcast live online and available on HomeTowne Television.

Nominations for 20th Annual Rising Star Awards Announced!
by Tyler Peterson - May 4, 2015


As one of the nation's leading regional theaters and producing partners for Broadway, Paper Mill Playhouse has a well-earned reputation for launching both performers and shows for the Great White Way.

Guitarist Tommy Emmanuel to Perform at The VETS, 9/27
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 16, 2015


Two-time GRAMMY nominee and one of Australia's most respected musicians, Tommy Emmanuel, will bring his world-famous guitar talent to The VETS Sunday, September 27, 2015 at 7:00pm. Tickets are $49.50-$29.50; available online at ?www.TheVetsRI.com, by calling (401) 421.ARTS (2787), or in person at the PPAC/The VETS box office located at 220 Weybosset St, Providence. The VETS is located at One Avenue of the Arts. The VETS box office is only open on show days.

Walden Media Joins Steven Spielberg's THE BFG as Producer
by Movies News Desk - Mar 5, 2015


Walden Media, producer of such hit films as 'The Chronicles of Narnia” series, “Bridge to Terabithia,” “Charlotte's Web,” and the 'Journey to the Center of the Earth” series, will co-finance and co-produce DreamWorks Studios' “The BFG.”

New Rep Extends THE KING OF SECOND AVENUE Through March 8
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2015


New Repertory Theatre announces THE KING OF SECOND AVENUE, now playing through March 8, 2015 in the Charles Mosesian Theater at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA. Tickets are $30-$60 and may be purchased by calling the New Rep Box Office at 617-923-8487 or visiting newrep.org. Student, senior, and group discounts are available. Added performances include: Friday, March 6, 8pm; Saturday, March 7, 3pm; Saturday, March 7, 8pm; and Sunday, March 8, 2pm.

Swados & Courtney's New Musical THE NOMAD Begins Tonight at The Flea
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2015


The Flea Theater will present the World Premiere of THE NOMAD, a new musical with book & lyrics by Tony Award nominee Elizabeth Swados and Guggenheim Fellow Erin Courtney, composed & directed by Swados. Performances begin tonight, February 19. The production runs through April 6, 2015.

BWW Review: A Rare Performance of FROM BERLIN TO BROADWAY WITH KURT WEILL Opens at the White Theatre
by Steve Wilson - Feb 15, 2015


From Berlin to Broadway with Kurt Weill made its journey to the Kansas City theater scene with the opening Saturday night February 14 at the White Theatre located at the Jewish Community Center in Overland Park. The White Theatre celebrates two first on their stage with Paul Hough directing the debut of From Berlin to Broadway with Kurt Weill and the first time the musical appeared at the theater. Hough directed the play in Los Angeles in 1985, winning the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for Production and Direction. Hough was Director of Production for the American Heartland Theatre from 1996 until it closed its doors in 2013.

THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Tour Revealed as Part of Theatre Under the Stars Season; Full Season Schedule Announced
by Robert Diamond - Jan 31, 2015


First spotted by eagle-eyed viewers on the BroadwayWorld.com Message Boards, a tour is shaping up as promised for a show that built up a large fan base but didn't have a long run on the Great White Way.

New Musical THE NOMAD Begins 2/19 at The Flea
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 30, 2015


The Flea Theater will present the World Premiere of THE NOMAD, a new musical with book & lyrics by Tony Award nominee Elizabeth Swados and Guggenheim Fellow Erin Courtney, composed & directed by Swados. Previews begin February 26 with opening slated for February 28.

Goodman Theatre Announces March-April 2015 Lineup for Citywide August Wilson Celebration
by BWW News Desk - Dec 17, 2014


Goodman Theatre, in collaboration with Chicago's various off-Loop theaters and Northwestern University, unveils partial programming in its spring 2015 citywide "August Wilson Celebration" -- an extensive retrospective of the late playwright's life, artistry and influence on American culture. The seven-week Celebration takes place in March and April 2015 on dual landmark occasions: the 70th anniversary of the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright's birth and the 10th anniversary of his death.

Playwright Adam Bock, Chairman Michael Feingold & More to Serve as Judges for 60th Annual Obie Awards
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 16, 2014


The American Theatre Wing and The Village Voice have announced the judges for the 60th Annual OBIE Awards. Longtime OBIE Administration Committee chairman Michael Feingold will be joined by playwright Adam Bock, orchestrator Bruce Coughlin, director Lear deBessonet, scenic designer Mimi Lien, critic David Rooney, Village Voice critic Tom Sellar, and director Liesl Tommy, to form the OBIE Awards judging panel.

Three Dog Night, Muppet Movie Sing-a-Long, Dick Fox Doo Wop Extravaganza and More Set for Arcadia's 2015 Season
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2014


Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation presents its second season at the Arcadia Performing Arts Center -- Three Dog Night on Saturday, January 10 at 8 pm; The Four Tops on Saturday, February 21 at 8 pm; Big Bad Voodoo Daddy on Friday, March 27 at 8 pm; The Muppet Movie Sing-a-Long on Saturday, May 16 at 2 pm and Dick Fox Doo Wop Extravaganza on Saturday, June 6 at 7 pm. This four concert season, and the additional attraction The Muppet Movie Sing-A-Long, is presented by the Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation and is a means of raising funds to support arts in the schools and maintain this new, state-of-the-art facility.

THE HIT MEN Play the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2014


The Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts (PTPA) has announced Mickey B will present THE HIT MEN: FORMER STARS OF FRANKIE VALLI & THE 4 SEASONS tonight, November 14 at 8:00 PM.

Wells Fargo Center for the Arts to Welcome Garrison Keillor, 12/3
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2014


Wells Fargo Center for the Arts presents America's foremost humorist and social pundit for An Evening with Garrison Keillor at the Ruth Finley Person Theater (50 Mark West Springs Road) in Santa Rosa for a one night only performance on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at 8:00 pm. True to his radio form, humorist celebrity speaker Keillor shares hilarious anecdotes about growing up in the American Midwest, the people of Lake Wobegon and "late-life fatherhood" -- all delivered with his signature class, charisma and wisdom.

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