The Who’s Tommy

This stage adaptation of The Who's classic rock opera and film tells the story of a deaf, dumb and mute boy who becomes a world-famous Pinball Wizard and the leader of a cult of devotees.

productions

1993-1995 Broadway | St. James Theatre

The Team

Directed by Des McAnuff

Music & Lyrics by Pete Townshend

Written by Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff

Starring Michael Cerveris and Marcia Mitzman

Acclaim

1993 Tony Awards

Best Original Score (Pete Townshend)

Best Scenic Design (John Arnone)

Best Lighting Design (Chris Parry)

Best Choreography (Wayne Cilento)

Best Direction of a Musical (Des McAnuf)

Nominated: Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical (Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff), Best Features Actress in a Musical (Marcia Mitzman) and Best Costume Design (David C. Woolard)

1993 Drama Desk Award

Outstanding Choreography (Wayne Cliento)

Outstanding Director of a Musical (Des McAnuff)

Outstanding Orchestrations (Steve Margoshes)

Outstanding Lighting Design (Chris Parry)

Outstanding Sound Design (Steve Canyon Kennedy)

Outstanding Set Design (John Armone, Wendall K Harrington)

Nominated: Outstanding Musical

1993 Theatre World Award

Theatre World Award (Michael Cerveris)