The Who's Tommy 1993 - Articles Page 5

Ages: 16+
Opened: April 22, 1993
Closing: June 17, 1995

The Who's Tommy - 1993 - Broadway History , Info & More

St. James Theatre (Broadway)
246 West 44th St. New York, NY

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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Philadelphia Theatre Company Welcomes Summer Club For A Big Band Valentine's Day
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2018


An evening of song and swing awaits local music lovers as Philadelphia Theatre Company presents "The Summer Club: A Big Band Valentine's Day." Cupid shoots his arrow down music's memory lane this February 14th as audiences are transported to an era when clubs were hot, everyone dressed up and martinis came straight up. Take the Lead Dance Project will have everyone swinging in the aisles with free dance lessons before the show. Champagne cocktails will be pouring at the bar and Asher's Chocolates will provide a sweet treat to remember the night. This one-night only event takes place at Philadelphia Theatre Company at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre (480 S. Broad). Doors open at 6:00pm, with showtime at 7:00pm. Tickets are on sale for $25 to $69 at philadelphiatheatrecompany.org, at the box-office, or by calling 215-985-0420.

Linda and Laura Benanti, Carmen Cusack, and More Headline 54 Below in February
by Julie Musbach - Feb 2, 2018


This February, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Birdland Presents The David Murray Infinity Quartet And More Next Week!
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 19, 2018


Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with the following acts:

BWW Review: Dare to Defy's THE WHO'S TOMMY Rocks at the Mathile
by Jenni Cypher - Jan 19, 2018


Going into the Mathile Theatre on Saturday night, I wasn't exactly sure what to expect. I am not overly familiar with The Who's music but I do remember that my older brother had a copy of the Tommy album back in the 70's. I also think that I may have actually played pinball on a Tommy machine. Consequently, my mind was a pretty clean slate and I was ready to enjoy the evening.

The BLACKPOOL MAGICIAN'S CONVENTION Announces Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2018


The Blackpool Magicians Convention is the largest convention of its kind in the world. Taking place every February, it is attended by over 3,500 magicians including regular visits by world famous names such as Dynamo and David Blaine.

Philadelphia Theatre Company Welcomes SUMMER CLUB
by Julie Musbach - Jan 17, 2018


An evening of song and swing awaits local music lovers as Philadelphia Theatre Company presents The Summer Club: A Big Band Valentine's Day. Cupid shoots his arrow down music's memory lane this February 14th as audiences are transported to an era when clubs were hot, everyone dressed up and martinis came straight up.

Performance Space New York presents THE EAST VILLAGE SERIES
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2018


Performance Space New York (formerly Performance Space 122) presents the East Village Series, its first semi-annual themed series, and the first program curated by the institution's new Executive Artistic Director, Jenny Schlenzka. This presentation of works from some of today's most radical performers and multidisciplinary artists resituates the institution in newly revamped spaces, designed by Deborah Berke Partners, in 122 Community Center (150 First Avenue, at East 9th Street), where Performance Space 122 was founded, and where it operated until it moved out in 2011 for the building renovation. The series contemplates the past, present, and future of the organization and its neighborhood.

UNTIL, UNTIL, UNTIL: A Play Based On Ben Vereen's 1981 Blackface Performance Comes to Yerba Buena
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2018


Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) presents the San Francisco premiere of Until, Until, Until..., a play written, staged, and directed by Los Angeles based artist Edgar Arceneaux. Until, Until, Until is an investigation and meditation on the infamous 1981 performance by Broadway legend Ben Vereen, televised nationally as part of Ronald Reagan's inaugural celebration.

THE COVER OF LIFE Opens at the Gene Frankel Theater in March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2018


Miller-Coffman Productions Proudly Presents The Cover of Life. The Cover of Life will make way to the Gene Frankel Theater in March! Directed by Stephen S. Miller.

Monty Alexander, John Pizzarelli, Jim Caruso's Cast Party and More Set for January 2018 at Birdland
by BWW News Desk - Dec 15, 2017


Birdland Jazz Club has announced its January 2018 lineup, featuring An Evening with Monty Alexander - From Kingston to Harlem, Vijay Iyer Sextet, John Pizzarelli, Vincent Herring's The Story of Jazz: 100 Years, David Murray Infinity Quartet, La Tanya Hall and The Andy Milne Trio, Fleurine, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more. Scroll down for details!

Will Chase and More to Join Michael Cerveris & Loose Cattle for Holiday Concert at Sheen Center
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2017


On Monday, December 11 at 7:30PM, The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture presents two-time Tony Award-winner Michael Cerveris (Fun Home, Assassins, The Who's Tommy) and Loose Cattle in 'Seasonal Affective Disorder,' a live concert celebrating the release of their holiday LP of the same name.

THE COVER OF LIFE to Open This Spring at The Gene Frankel Theater
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2017


Tickets are now on sale for THE COVER OF LIFE, opening March 8, 2018 at the Gene Frankel Theater, 24 Bond Street, NY.

VIDEO: On This Day, November 6- Happy Birthday, Michael Cerveris!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2017


Today we celebrated the birthday of Broadway favorite, Michael Cerveris!

DVR Alert: Tony Winner Michael Cerveris Guests on GOTHAM Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2017


Tony Award winner Michael Cerveris will guest star as 'Professor Pyg' on the 'A Dark Knight: Hog Day Afternoon' episode of GOTHAM airing tonight, Oct. 26 (8:00-9:01 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Get a sneak peek below!

Erich Bergen, Jackie Burns, Constantine Maroulis and More Round Out This Year's ROCKERS ON BROADWAY Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2017


The Path Fund Inc. has announced the final list of performers that will appear at the 24th Annual ROCKERS ON BROADWAY: LEGENDS LIVE ON! on Monday, November 13, 2017 at Le Poisson Rouge (158 Bleecker Street) at 8 p.m.

Photo Flash: First Look - Tony Winner Michael Cerveris Guests on GOTHAM
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 23, 2017


Tony Award winner Michael Cerveris will guest star as 'Professor Pyg' on the 'A Dark Knight: Hog Day Afternoon'? episode of GOTHAM airing Thursday, Oct. 26 (8:00-9:01 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Get a first look below!

Alex Brightman, Tituss Burgess, Lesli Margherita and More Will Help 'Legends Live On' in ROCKERS ON BROADWAY
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2017


The Path Fund Inc. has announced the initial list of performers that will appear at the 24th Annual ROCKERS ON BROADWAY: LEGENDS LIVE ON! on Monday, November 13, 2017 at Le Poisson Rouge (158 Bleecker Street) at 8 p.m.

Hannah Yelland, Bruce Dow, Antoinette Robinson, and More to Star in Shakespeare Theatre Company's TWELFTH NIGHT
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2017


Continuing its 2017 2018 Season, Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) presents Twelfth Night. Directed by internationally acclaimed director Ethan McSweeny and featuring Antoinette Robinson (previously announced) as Viola and Tony Award-nominee Hannah Yelland as Olivia, Shakespeare's comic tale of unrequited love will run at Sidney Harman Hall (610 F Street NW) from November 14 December 20, 2017.

New BENNY & JOON Musical Begins Tonight at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2017


The Old Globe presents the first show of its 2017-2018 Season, the world premiere musical Benny & Joon, with book by Kirsten Guenther, music by Nolan Gasser, and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein. Based on the beloved 1993 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture written by Barry Berman and Leslie McNeil, Benny & Joon is directed by Jack Cummings III, Artistic Director of New York's Transport Group.

Jared Zirilli Joins SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL at La Jolla Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2017


BroadwayWorld has confirmed that Jared Zirilli will star as Summer's husband and bassist 'Bruce Sudano' in the show, which runs November 7 - December 17, 2017.

Tony Winner Michael Cerveris Set for Multi-Episode Story Arc in FOX's GOTHAM
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 1, 2017


Tony Award-winning actor Michael Cerveris (FUN HOME) has signed on for a multi-episode story arc in the hit FOX drama series GOTHAM. The Tony winning actor will portray Professor Pyg

Hoipolloi and PBJ Management's Feast of the Fest Line Up Announced
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2017


Nish Kumar, Tommy Tiernan and The Royal Court's MANWATCHING have been announced among those taking part in an all-day takeover of Paines Plough Roundabout, in support of Save The Children's Rescue at Sea Appeal.

Andrew Samonsky, Hannah Elless and Bryce Pinkham to Star in BENNY & JOON Musical at The Old Globe; Cast, Creatives Set!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 9, 2017


The Old Globe today announced the complete cast and creative team for the first show of its 2017-2018 Season, the world premiere musical Benny & Joon, with book by Kirsten Guenther, music by Nolan Gasser, and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein.

Birdland presents The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra and More Week of 8/14
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2017


Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with the following acts:

Bobby Watson Quartet with Lewis Nash and More to Play The Nash This August
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2017


The Nash announces its calendar of shows for August including Jazz Messengers Alum, Bobby Watson, who arrives in Phoenix to perform with Lewis Nash on August 13th.

Other Productions of The Who's 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

The Who's Tommy - 1993 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1993 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Wayne Cilento
1993 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Musical Des MacAnuff
1993 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Chris Parry
1993 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical The Who's Tommy
1993 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestration Steve Margoshes
1993 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design John Arnone
1993 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design Wendall K. Harrington
1993 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design Steve Canyon Kennedy
1993 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Actor - Musical Michael Cerveris -
1993 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Broadway Musical 0
1993 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Director - Musical Des McAnuff -
1993 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Set, Costume and Lighting Design 0
1993 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Des McAnuff
1993 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Pete Townshend
1993 Tony Awards Best Choreography Wayne Cilento
1993 Tony Awards Best Costume Design David C. Woolard
1993 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Des McAnuff
1993 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design Chris Parry
1993 Tony Awards Best Musical Kardana Productions, Inc.
1993 Tony Awards Best Musical Dodger Theatricals
1993 Tony Awards Best Musical Pace Theatrical Group, Inc.
1993 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Pete Townshend
1993 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Michael Cerveris
1993 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Paul Kandel
1993 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design John Arnone

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