Tommy Revival 1996 - Articles Page 3.4

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

Tommy - 1996 - West End History , Info & More

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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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Breaking: Harold Wheeler, Rosemary Harris & Terrence McNally Will Be Honored for Lifetime Achievement at the 2019 Tony Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2019


According to the New York Times, actress Rosemary Harris, musician Harold Wheeler and playwright Terrence McNally will all be honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 2019 Tonys.

Matt William's New Comedy ACTUALLY, WE'RE F**KED Comes to Cherry Lane
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2019


ACTUALLY, WE'RE F**KED, a new play by Matt Williams, will be given its world-premiere production at Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce St. in Manhattan), with previews starting on February 26 prior to an official opening on March 7, it has been announced by Cherry Lane founder Angelina Fiordellisi and artistic director Seri Lawrence. The play is directed by John Pasquin, with whom Mr. Williams has a long-standing collaboration, including the popular television series "Home Improvement."

Adam Pascal Returns to PRETTY WOMAN For Five Shows Only This Week
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2019


Pretty Woman: The Musical will welcome back Adam Pascal to Hollywood Boulevard for five performances only this week. Adam Pascal will play Edward Lewis from Tuesday, February 19, through Friday, February 22, 2019, during Andy Karl's time off.

Matt William's New Comedy ACTUALLY, WE'RE F**KED Comes to Cherry Lane
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2019


ACTUALLY, WE'RE F**KED, a new play by Matt Williams, will be given its world-premiere production at Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce St. in Manhattan), with previews starting on February 26 prior to an official opening on March 7, it has been announced by Cherry Lane founder Angelina Fiordellisi and artistic director Seri Lawrence. The play is directed by John Pasquin, with whom Mr. Williams has a long-standing collaboration, including the popular television series "Home Improvement."

Mairin Lee, Keren Lugo, Ben Rappaport, Gabriel Sloyer To Star In Matt William's ACTUALLY, WE'RE F**KED At Cherry Lane Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2019


ACTUALLY, WE'RE F**KED, a new play by Matt Williams, will be given its world-premiere production at Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce St. in Manhattan), with previews starting on February 26 prior to an official opening on March 7, it has been announced by Cherry Lane founder Angelina Fiordellisi and artistic director Seri Lawrence. The play is directed by John Pasquin, with whom Mr. Williams has a long-standing collaboration, including the popular television series "Home Improvement."

BWW Flashback: Beyond TRUE WEST- The Great Plays of Sam Shepard!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 26, 2019


On Thursday night, Roundabout Theatre Company brought Sam Shepard's Pulitzer Prize-nominated play, True West, back to Broadway, continuing the legacy of the late playwright's work.

Nicolas Cage to Star in COLOR OUT OF SPACE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 23, 2019


SpectreVision, the boutique genre division of Company X, and ACE Pictures announced today that principal photography will begin next month on COLOR OUT OF SPACE. Starring Nicolas Cage, the film will be directed by Richard Stanley -- his first feature in over twenty years.  Based on the novella by H.P. Lovecraft, COLOR OUT OF SPACE will reunite Cage with SpectreVision, the company behind the critically acclaimed and commercially successful 2018 film MANDY. The film will also star Joely Richardson (Nip/Tuck, RED SPARROW), Tommy Chong (UP IN SMOKE), Elliot Knight (DC's Titans), Julian Hilliard (The Haunting of Hill House) and Q'Orianka Kilcher (The Alienist, DORA THE EXPLORER).

Adam Pascal Joins the Cast of PRETTY WOMAN Today
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2019


Broadway superstar, and Tony Award nominee, Adam Pascal comes to Hollywood Boulevard for one week only, beginning today, January 15. Adam Pascal will play Edward Lewis through Sunday, January 20, 2019, during Andy Karl's time off.

Roald Dahl's MATILDA The Musical Kicks Off The New Year At First Stage
by BWW News Desk - Jan 11, 2019


Milwaukee theater audiences young and old are in for a real treat this January when First Stage proudly presents Roald Dahl's MATILDA The Musical, Book by Dennis Kelly and Music & Lyrics by Tim Minchin.

Roald Dahl's MATILDA The Musical Kicks Off The New Year At First Stage
by Julie Musbach - Dec 20, 2018


Milwaukee theater audiences young and old are in for a real treat this January when First Stage proudly presents Roald Dahl's MATILDA The Musical, Book by Dennis Kelly and Music & Lyrics by Tim Minchin.

Breaking: Adam Pascal Will Fill In for Andy Karl in PRETTY WOMAN This January
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 18, 2018


Producer Paula Wagner announced today that PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will welcome Broadway superstar, and Tony Award nominee Adam Pascal to Hollywood Boulevard for one week only. Adam Pascal will play Edward Lewis from Tuesday, January 15, through Sunday, January 20, 2019, during Andy Karl's time off.

Sarajane Mullins, Amish Acres' Original ANNIE, Returns After Twenty Years As Miss Hannigan
by Julie Musbach - Oct 25, 2018


The Round Barn Theatre first produced "Annie" in 1996, its first year of repertory theatre. Nine year old Sarajane Morse Mullins captured the hearts of that first year's audience as the world's most famous redhead. Now twenty-two years later, Sarajane returns as Miss Hannigan on the same stage she began her professional career. Annie's red dress has been passed to Maddi Reese Ames, the next generation of budding starlets. It promises to be a special homecoming and debut for the two actresses and audiences.

Photo Flash: The Al Hirschfeld Foundation Celebrates Louise Hirschfeld Cullman
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2018


Earlier this week, The Al Hirschfeld Foundation celebrated Louise Hirschfeld Cullman at a reception at The National Arts Club in New York City. All proceeds from the event benefited the non-profit Al Hirschfeld Foundation, for which Louise Hirschfeld Cullman served as founding president for 12 years after the death of her husband in 2003. Entertainment feature award winning vocalist K.T. Sullivan

BEN BUTLER By Richard Strand Comes To Portland Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 7, 2018


BEN BUTLER by Richard Strand begins Sep 25 through Oct 21, opens for reviewers Friday September 28, 2018. When a runaway slave demands sanctuary at a Union Army garrison, the General in charge is faced with moral quandary: follow the letter of the law, or make a game-changing move that could alter the course of US history? "…Part comedy, part historical drama and part biography… by turns sarcastic, droll and witty." NY Times

Viacom to Produce New RUGRATS Episodes + Big-Screen Adaptation
by Macon Prickett - Jul 17, 2018


According to the Hollywood Reporter, Viacom is bringing Rugrats back to both the big and small screens.

Photo Flash: First Look at the New Immersive Production of TRAINSPOTTING LIVE
by Julie Musbach - Jul 11, 2018


Below, get a first look at the no-holds-barred immersive production of Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting Live, now in preview performances Off-Broadway. 

Immersive Production Of TRAINSPOTTING LIVE Begins Performances Off-Broadway Tonight
by Julie Musbach - Jul 5, 2018


The critically acclaimed, no-holds-barred immersive production of Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting Live begins preview performances Off-Broadway tonight, Thursday, July 5, 2018 at 7 PM.

The Critically Acclaimed Immersive Production Of Irvine Welsh's TRAINSPOTTING Will Premiere Off-Broadway This Summer
by BWW News Desk - Jul 5, 2018


Producers Brass Jar Productions (Drunk Shakespeare) and Olivier Award-winning producer, James Seabright announced today that the critically acclaimed, no-holds-barred production of Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting Live will premiere Off-Broadway this summer direct from a world tour. Adapted by Harry Gibson, the production captures the passion and controversy of the generation-defining novel and globally successful film and repackages it into a full-throttled stage show where the audience is an integral part of the action, including the notorious 'Worst Toilet in Scotland' scene. Directed by King's Head Theatre Artistic Director, Adam Spreadbury-Maher in collaboration with Greg Esplin (who will also appear in the U.S. production), Trainspotting Live will open a custom-built immersive performance space at 777th 8th Avenue, also home to the long running hit, Drunk Shakespeare. Preview performances are set to begin today, July 5, 2018 with an opening night set for Sunday, July 15, 2018. The U.S. cast of Trainspotting will be announced soon. Tickets are now on sale at www.TrainspottingNYC.com.

Cast Announced for Immersive Premiere of TRAINSPOTTING
by Julie Musbach - Jun 7, 2018


Producers Brass Jar Productions (Drunk Shakespeare) and Olivier Award-winning producer James Seabright announced complete casting for Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting Live, the critically acclaimed, no-holds-barred, immersive production set to open Off-Broadway this summer.

BWW CLOSE UP: NINE. El musical
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - May 23, 2018


El proximo 7 de junio tendra lugar en el Teatro Amaya de Madrid el estreno de la nueva produccion de NINEde la mano de Showtime Producciones, y para hacer la espera un poco mas llevadera, que mejor ocasion para hacer un repaso por la historia de este musical hasta nuestros dias.

HARRIS CENTER Mark Hummel's Summer Blues Session Goes Acoustic
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2018


The second Wednesday in June marks a special evening of acoustic blues, a concert honoring the roots of the blues while sharing the music of those working at the forefront of the genre.

The Critically Acclaimed Immersive Production Of Irvine Welsh's TRAINSPOTTING Will Premiere Off-Broadway This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2018


Producers Brass Jar Productions (Drunk Shakespeare) and Olivier Award-winning producer, James Seabright announced today that the critically acclaimed, no-holds-barred production of Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting Live will premiere Off-Broadway this summer direct from a world tour. Adapted by Harry Gibson, the production captures the passion and controversy of the generation-defining novel and globally successful film and repackages it into a full-throttled stage show where the audience is an integral part of the action, including the notorious 'Worst Toilet in Scotland' scene. Directed by King's Head Theatre Artistic Director, Adam Spreadbury-Maher in collaboration with Greg Esplin (who will also appear in the U.S. production), Trainspotting Live will open a custom-built immersive performance space at 777th 8th Avenue, also home to the long running hit, Drunk Shakespeare. Preview performances are set to begin on Thursday, July 5, 2018 with an opening night set for Sunday, July 15, 2018. The U.S. cast of Trainspotting will be announced soon. Tickets are now on sale at www.TrainspottingNYC.com.

Cheech And Chong Come to Mayo Performing Arts Center 4/19
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2018


 The classic comedy duo of Cheech and Chong performs at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Thursday, April 19 at 8 pm.Tickets are $49-$89.

What's Streaming on Prime Video in March
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 23, 2018


What's Streaming on Prime Video in March

Check Out What Is Coming And Going From HULU In March
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 15, 2018


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Other Productions of Tommy

1979   West End Original London Production
West End
1993   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1996   West End London Production
West End
2006   Bay Street Theatre Revival
2019   Washington, DC (Regional) 50th anniversary of the release of the groundbreaking original album of Tommy
Washington, DC (Regional)
2024   Broadway Broadway Revival Production
Broadway

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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