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Show Credits: Additional Music and Lyrics by Keith Moon and John Entwistle
Book by Des McAnuff and Pete Townshend
Music and Lyrics by Pete Townshend

Description: Peter Townshend’s tale of a young boy’s journey from pain to triumph is the most electrifying evening of rock and roll ever to play in a theatre!

After witnessing the accidental murder of his mother's lover by his father, Tommy is traumatized into catatonia, and as the boy grows, he suffers abuse at the hands of his sadistic relatives and neighbors. As an adolescent, he’s discovered to have an uncanny knack for playing pinball, and when his mother finally breaks through his catatonia, he becomes an international pinball superstar.

The classic '60s rock opera by The Who was translated to the stage by theatrical wizard Des McAnuff into a high-energy, one-of-a-kind theatrical event. The exhilarating score is timeless in its youthful appeal, giving the show a cross-generational appeal that has made it a smash-hit in high schools and colleges around the world. A small rock band orchestration and spectacular original Broadway production slides allow you to capture the excitement of the New York production on a modest budget.

Accolades/
Awards: Nominated for 11 Tonys, the show walked away with 5 Awards, including Best Score. The original cast album won the 1994 Grammy Award.

Insight from the experts Staging Tip: Everything can be suggested by small pieces and/or costumes