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Tommy Revival

Ages: 16+
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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OEDIPUS! A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY to Return to 54 Below with Janine LaManna
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026


Janine LaManna leads the cast of OEDIPUS! A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY at 54 Below, the award-winning musical adaptation that reimagines the Greek tragedy as a rom-com set in Appalachian coal country.

Who Will Win at the 2026 Tony Awards?
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 3, 2026


The 79th Annual Tony Awards are this Sunday, June 7, 2026. It's the biggest awards show of the Broadway season and it closes out a long awards season for Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals and plays. Which Best Musical and Best Play nominees will take home the ultimate prize?

Norm Lewis, Will Roland and More to Perform at 54 Below in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026


Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Grammy and Emmy winner Will Roland, Tony winner Norm Lewis and more. 

Video: Creator Irvine Welsh Talks TRAINSPOTTING THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026


Go inside the new show Trainspotting the Musical, in a new video featuring with creator Irvine Welsh. Written by Welsh (adapted from his best-selling debut novel) thge production is directed and developed by Caroline Jay Ranger. 

Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival to Present 13 Concerts in 43rd Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026


Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival will return for its 43rd season, featuring 13 concerts celebrating American music, BCM founder Marya Martin’s 50th anniversary in the U.S., and more.

TRAINSPOTTING THE MUSICAL Will Come to Bradford Following West End World Premiere
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026


Irvine Welsh's TRAINSPOTTING THE MUSICAL, direct from its West End world premiere, will embark on a UK tour with a stop at Bradford Live, featuring an all-Scottish cast led by Robbie Scott as Renton.

DISCO PIGS, POOL (NO WATER) and More Set For The Everyman 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026


The Everyman announced its 2026 HERE TOGETHER season, featuring Evanna Lynch in POOL (NO WATER), Enda Walsh directing DISCO PIGS' 30th anniversary production, and Tommy Tiernan's musical theatre debut in THE HOUSE MUST WIN.

TRAINSPOTTING Musical Will Make World Premiere in London in July
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2026


Thirty years after the film was released, the World Premiere of Trainspotting The Musical will make its West End premiere this summer, written by Irvine Welsh and directed and developed by Caroline Jay Ranger.

Review: RENT: IN CONCERT at Strathmore
by Mary Lincer - Feb 26, 2026


Yes, Rent opened on Broadway thirty years ago. Having seen its final preview with a rapt and frequently weeping audience, it was fun to share it with an audience that knows the score (and when to moo).

Allison Bailey, GOLDEN BOY IN CONCERT and More Set for 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2026


Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Allison Bailey, Jordan Tyson and more. 

Broadway Deep Dive: Telly Leung Unpacks His Career Onstage and the Roles That Led to MASQUERADE
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 22, 2026


Current star of Masquerade Telly Leung discusses with Jennifer Ashley Tepper playing the Phantom in the immersive production, the full circle from Rent fan to Rent actor, Gavin Creel’s leadership during a production that never was, and much more. 

State Theatre New Jersey to Present RENT in Concert This February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026


State Theatre New Jersey will present RENT in Concert. RENT in Concert is hitting the road for a special Performing Arts Center tour, bringing the unforgettable music of Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking musical to audiences across the country.

Adam Pascal to Perform in RENT IN CONCERT at the Tilles Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2026


The National Tour of RENT in Concert will arrive at Long Island University's Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, bringing the unforgettable music of Jonathan Larson's groundbreaking musical to Long Island audiences.

Broadway Meets THE BEAUTY: A Guide to the Stage Stars in the New FX Series
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 26, 2026


From Anthony Ramos to Ben Platt, take a look at all the Broadway stars to look out for when you tune in to Ryan Murphy's new series, The Beauty. All episodes of the series are now streaming on Hulu.

Old Blind Dogs and More Set for 23rd Annual Boston Celtic Music Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2025


Passim has revealed the lineup for the 23rd annual Boston Celtic Music Festival, taking place at venues across Cambridge and Somerville including Club Passim, Somerville Theatre, Crystal Ballroom, The Burren, The Rockwell, and Arts at the Armory.

Staged Industry Readings Set For ICEWORLD, A Life After Life Musical
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2025


Three staged readings of ICEWORLD, A Life After Life Musical with book and music by Andrew Monohan and book and lyrics by June Rachelson-Ospa, will be presented at OPERA America's National Opera Center.

TikTok's Paloma Diamond and More Set for 54 Below September Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2025


Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paloma Diamond, Chester Gregory, and many more! See the full lineup here.

Full Cast Set For LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at the Muny, Starring Norm Lewis and Michael James Scott
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2025


The Muny has announced the full cast for La Cage aux Folles, which returns this summer after nearly four decades to the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park. Learn more here!

Every Broadway Actor in Season 3 of THE GILDED AGE
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 30, 2025


The Gilded Age is back for Season 3, and with it, a new and returning crop of Broadway talent. The New York-based costume drama is known for its vast array of theater actors, utilizing a total of 163 across its three seasons. Take a look here to see which of your favorite stars appear in the new season!

Who Will Win at the 2025 Tony Awards?
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 2, 2025


Which Best Musical and Best Play nominees will take home the ultimate prize? BroadwayWorld has rounded up the winners of the Tony Awards, the Drama Desk Awards, the Drama League Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the last fifty years to compare winners year by year.

IN BETWEEN LINES Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival 2025 In July
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2025


The theme of Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival 2025, the 42nd season of Long Island's longest-running classical music festival, is “In Between Lines: A summer of music inspired by literature.” Eleven concerts, from July 19 to August 17, feature works from Baroque to contemporary sparked by poetry and language, performed by some of the best chamber musicians in the world.

Norm Lewis, Michael James Scott, and More Will Lead LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2025


Norm Lewis, Michael James Scott, Cameron Anika Hill, Terence Archie, Allison Blackwell, Troy Iwata, Michael Hartung and Meghan Murphy will star in La Cage aux Folles when the musical returns to The Muny this summer after nearly four decades.

John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Rob Ruggiero & More Join The Muny 107th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025


The Muny has revealed the teams of directors, choreographers, music directors and lead designers whose creative visions will bring the theatre’s bold 2025 season to life. Learn more about the upcoming season!

Andy Mientus, Adam Chanler-Berat, and More Will Lead THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2025


Casting has been set for the world premiere of The Jonathan Larson Project, a new musical that celebrates the dozens of unheard songs, unfinished and unproduced musicals, and pop songs found in files and boxes when the visionary writer of RENT died.

David Spade And Nikki Glaser Extend Las Vegas Residency Into 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2024


David Spade and Nikki Glaser announced new 2025 dates for their shows at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas due to popular demand. Fans can look forward to more performances from these renowned comedians.

Tommy History

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
2026   US Tour North American Tour
US Tour

Tommy - 1996 West End Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
Tommy — awards and nominations
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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