Tommy Revival 1996 - Articles Page 20

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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TUTS to Honor Berger with 2007 Ruth Denney Award
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2007


Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) will present its 2007 Ruth Denney Award - a Lifetime Achievement Award given annually to an individual who has been instrumental in shaping lives of young artists in Houston - to Dr. Sidney Berger, founder of the Houston Shakespeare Festival, Houston's Children's Theatre Festival, and head of the University of Houston's School of Theatre since 1969

Sorkin to Pen Flaming Lips Musical; McAnuff Directs
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2007


Aaron Sorkin will collaborate with rock band The Flaming Lips for a stage musical based on the band's 'Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots.'

Bryon Predika: Actor, Chef, Loving Friend
by James Howard - Jan 22, 2007


Beloved Baltimore/DC actor, Bryon Predika, passed away on January 6, 2007.

Hayley Mills Joins Richard Chamberlain in On Golden Pond Tour, Begins September 2006 in Fort Worth
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2005


Producer Jeffrey Finn announced today that Academy Award-winning film and stage star Hayley Mills will join legendary star Richard Chamberlain to headline the upcoming National Tour of the beloved play ON GOLDEN POND. The 30-week tour of the two-time 2005 Tony Award-nominated production will launch September 5, 2006 in Fort Worth, Texas at Bass Performance Hall. A complete list of touring cities and venues will be announced in the coming weeks.

Broadway Gospel Celebration: 11 To Benefit BC/EFA
by BWW News Desk - Aug 31, 2005


Host Star Jones ('The View') and special guest Deborah Cox (Aida) will join Tony Award nominee Michael McElroy (Big River) and The Broadway Inspirational Voices for the return of BROADWAY GOSPEL CELEBRATION: 11 a special evening of gospel music to benefit BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS on Sunday, October 16 at 8 PM at Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street).

Rosie's Broadway Belters - April 11 - with Alvin, Arden, Brier, Korey, Lewis, Morton, Steel and Thomas
by BWW News Desk - Mar 22, 2005


One performance only at The Zipper Theatre on Monday, April 11, 2005 at 8pm.

Full LENNON Cast Announced
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2005


Complete casting was announced today for the upcoming Broadway production of LENNON, the world premiere musical based on the life and songs of John Lennon. The cast includes Will Chase, Chuck Cooper, Julie Danao, Mandy Gonzalez, Marcy Harriell, Chad Kimball, Terrence Mann, Julia Murney, and Michael Potts.

The King and I Starring Sandy Duncan Comes to Boston Oct. 12-17th
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2004


The lavish, new production of Rodger's & Hammerstein's The King & I, starring Sandy Duncan and directed by Baayork Lee, will grace the stage of Boston's Wang Theatre for one week only, when it opens on Tuesday, October 12 and plays through Sunday, October 17, 2004. Press night is scheduled for Wednesday, October 13 at 7:00 PM.

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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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