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A rock musical based on The Who's 1969 album, Tommy.

Story:

After witnessing his father commit murder, Tommy is traumatized into catatonia. As an adolescent, he discovers a natural knack for pinball, and when his breaking through his catatonia, becomes an international pinball superstar.

Nederlander Theatre
208 W 41st St.
New York, NY

Info and Directions

Schedule

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Important Dates
PREVIEWS: March 8, 2024
OPENING: March 28, 2024

Run Time
TBA

NOTE:

Opening dates are subject to change.
Most shows have special holiday dates and times. Check the official website for more information.

: Composer, Lyricist and Librettist
Pete Townshend

: Librettist
Des McAnuff

Broadway Premiere

Theatre: St. James Theatre

Opening Night: April 22, 1993

Total Performances: 899

Original Cast: Michael Arnold, Anthony Barrile, Bill Buell, Maria Calabrese, Michael Cerveris, Tracy Nicole Chapman, Paul Dobie, Jonathan Dokuchitz, Tom Flynn, Cheryl Freeman, Jody Gelb, Christian Hoff, Paul Kandel, Donnie Kehr, Pam Klinger, Lisa Leguillou, Norm Lewis, Crysta Macalush, Michael McElroy, Marcia Mitzman, Lee Morgan, Alice Ripley, Sherie Scott, Buddy Smith, Carly Jane Steinborn, Timothy Warmen

Director: Des Mconuff

Choreographer: Wayne Cilento

Producer: PACE Theatrical Group, Inc., Dodger Theatricals and Kardana Productions

Musical Director: Joseph Church

Orchestrations: Steve Margoshes

Scenic Design: John Arnone

Costume Design: David C. Woolard

Lighting Design: Chris Parry

Sound Design: Steve Canyon Kennedy

2024 Broadway Revival

Theatre: Nederlander Theatre

Opening Night: March 28, 2024

Director: Des McAnuff

Choreographer: Lorin Latarro

Producer: Stephen Gabriel and Ira Pittelman

Musical Director: Rick Fox

Orchestrations: Rick Fox

Scenic Design: David Korins

Costume Design: Sarafina Bush

Lighting Design: Amanda Zieve

Sound Design: Gareth Owen

Projection Design: Peter Nigrini

Hair and Wig Design: Charles LaPointe

1975 Film Version

Movie Name: Tommy

Type: Hollywood Musical

Director: Ken Russell

Screenplay: Ken Russell

Starring: Roger Daltrey, Ann-Margret, Oliver Reed

Musical Numbers

Captain Walker

It's a Boy

We've Won

Twenty-One

Amazing Journey

Sparks

Christmas

Do You Think It's Alright

Fiddle About

Cousin Kevin

Sensation

Eyesight To the Blind

Acid Queen

Pinball Wizard

Go To the Mirror

Listening To You

Tommy, Can You Hear Me?

I Believe My Own Eyes

Smash the Mirror

I'm Free

Tommy's Holiday Camp

Sally Simpson

Welcome

Sally Simpson's Question

We're Not Gonna Take It

Click on a song name to listen/purchase it on

CDs

: Original Broadway Cast Album

: Tommy by The Who

Sheetmusic

: Vocal Selections

Videos

: Original Hollywood Version DVD

: Original Hollywood Version Blu-Ray

: 1989 Live at The Universal Amphitheater in Los Angeles

Other

1993 Tony Award Nominations

Best Original Score (tie)
Best Scenic Design
Best Lighting Design
Best Choreography
Best Direction of a Musical
Best Musical
Best Book of a Musical
Best Featured Actor in a Musical - Michael Cerveris
Best Featured Actor in a Musical - Paul Kandel
Best Featured Actress in a Musical - Marcia Mitzman
Best Costume Design

1993 Drama Desk Award Nominations

Outstanding Choreography
Outstanding Director of a Musical
Outstanding Orchestrations
Outstanding Lighting Design
Outstanding Sound Design
Outstanding Set Design
Outstanding Musical