Tommy Revival 1996

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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Tommy FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the songs are in Tommy and what's the order?
Overture
Captain Walker
It's a Boy!
You Didn't Hear It
We've Won
Twenty-One
Amazing Journey
Sparks
Christmas
See Me, Feel Me
Do You Think It's Alright?
Fiddle About
Cousin Kevin
Sensation
Eyesight to the Blind
The Acid Queen
Pinball Wizard
Underture
There's a Doctor
Go to the Mirror
Listening to You
Tommy Can You Hear Me?
I Believe My Own Eyes
Smash the Mirror
I'm Free
Miracle Cure
Tommy's Holiday Camp
Sally Simpson
Welcome
We're Not Gonna Take It
Bernie's Holiday Camp
Extra, Extra, Extra
Champagne
Mother and Son
TV Studio
Overture
It's A Boy
We've Won (It's A Boy Part 2)
Twenty-One
Amazing Journey
Do You Think It's Alright?
See Me, Feel Me
Cousin Kevin
Eyesight to the Blind
Acid Queen
There's A Doctor I've Found
Go to the Mirror Boy
Tommy, Can You Hear Me?
I Believe My Own Eyes
Smash the Mirror
I'm Free
Miracle Cure
Sensation (reprise)
I'm Free/ Pinball Wizard (reprise)
How Can We Follow? / Tommy's Holiday Camp
Welcome
Finale
What productions of Tommy have there been?
Tommy has had 8 productions including West End which opened in 1979, Broadway which opened in 1993, Broadway which opened in 1993, West End which opened in 1996, which opened in 2006, Washington, DC (Regional) which opened in 2019, Broadway which opened in 2023 and Broadway which opened in 2024.
What awards has Tommy been nominated for?
Tommy has been nominated for several awards including Best Costume Designer (Olivier Awards) for David C Woolard, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Des McAnuff, Best Lighting Designer (Olivier Awards) for Chris Parry, Best Set Designer (Olivier Awards) for John Arnone, Best Supporting Performance in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for James Gillan, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Wayne Cilento, and Outstanding Musical Production (Olivier Awards) for Pete Townshend.
What awards has Tommy won?
Tommy has won several awards, including Best Costume Designer (Olivier Awards) for David C Woolard, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Des McAnuff, Best Lighting Designer (Olivier Awards) for Chris Parry, Best Set Designer (Olivier Awards) for John Arnone, Best Supporting Performance in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for James Gillan, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Wayne Cilento, and Outstanding Musical Production (Olivier Awards) for Pete Townshend.

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