The Who's iconic rock opera 'Tommy' has made a triumphant return to Broadway in a revitalized production. Pete Townshend, the creative force behind the musical, marked the occasion with a special performance on 'The Tonight Show.' The revival has garnered critical acclaim for its blend of surreal projections, sensational choreography, and star-making performances, offering a nostalgic yet relevant experience for audiences. Director Des McAnuff's modern interpretation of the 1969 rock opera has been praised for its cultural resonance and captivating tension.
The Who's Tommy is a rock musical with music and lyrics by Pete Townshend and a book by Townshend and Des McAnuff. It is based on the 1969 rock opera Tommy by The Who and hasn't been on Broadway in over 30 years. McAnuff says this modern version "resonates in a new way." https://t.co/5iaaKR6nZV
Pete Townshend from The Who reflects on the personal toll of each rendition of "Tommy." Now back on Broadway in a version that Townshend and director Des McAnuff say is more relevant than ever. @thattracysmith reports. https://t.co/2EESnAULY5 https://t.co/0Y7IHdjMKS
Our @thattracysmith talks with Pete Townshend and the return of "Tommy" to Broadway. https://t.co/lOYh6Eb0gW https://t.co/xgeuasKcCl
The rock opera "Tommy" - one of The Who's biggest hits - is returning to Broadway, Tracy Smith talks with Pete Townshend, who describes the personal price he's paid for every iteration of "Tommy." https://t.co/wz8gpIag7C https://t.co/v0Jm8qiLMn
Now at the Nederlander, nostalgia is being delivered by brute force in “The Who’s Tommy,” a Broadway reanimation of the 1993 musical derived from Pete Townshend’s beautiful 1969 album. https://t.co/NWxnIfGeyj
‘Tommy’ Review: Broadway Musical Revival is Strictly for the Boomers https://t.co/nikrHKUMpr via @variety this is... an awkward take
‘The Who’s Tommy’ Review: Going Full Tilt https://t.co/BURo1hfwei one of the wildest experiences i've had on broadway since seeing 1984
The bizarre story of “The Who’s Tommy,” derived from Pete Townshend’s beautiful 1969 album, is even less clear in Des McAnuff’s reanimation for Broadway, @Helen_E_Shaw writes. https://t.co/oblNm3Ay2W
Review: "Tommy" goes full tilt in a relentless Broadway revival. https://t.co/B6jbNHY5uZ
Review: Pete Townshend’s prescient 1969 rock opera “Tommy” has returned to Broadway in a new, born-in-Chicago production from director Des McAnuff that will sock you right in the gut. https://t.co/5rV8hvIf0k
‘The Who’s Tommy’ Broadway Review: See Me, Feel Sorry for Me https://t.co/ieJ3wwH846
‘The Who’s Tommy,’ Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff’s rock opera turned Broadway musical, newly revived at the Nederlander, is a show from another time and culture. But the tension that disconnect brings is fascinating. https://t.co/VKBbBGJHhm
‘The Who’s Tommy’ Broadway review: 4 stars for a galvanizing rock revival https://t.co/iZDtNbmoC6 https://t.co/EvYAQcYDvb
'The Who's Tommy' is back on Broadway in an electrifying revival that blends surreal projections with sensational choreography and star-making performances. See it. Feel it. And read EW's review. https://t.co/0savgRJBn9
Broadway review: The Who's Tommy (★★★★) returns in a wizardly revival https://t.co/9NU8zLaYqg
'The Who's Tommy' Broadway Review: Still A Sensation https://t.co/3Vth0rKMT1
Pete Townshend led a special performance of The Who's Tommy on Wednesday's night episode of @FallonTonight: https://t.co/e5tIKg7bg5 https://t.co/ZkouCRmCm6
The Who's musical 'Tommy' reopens on Broadway this week and Pete Townshend celebrated the revival with a performance on 'The Tonight Show.' https://t.co/q93Ap5cNg5