About the Show

The classic rock musical, based on The Who's album, returns to Broadway in a spectacular fashion.

In 1969, The Who crafted a rock opera that reshaped music history. About 25 years later, The Who's Tommy graced Broadway, clinching 5 Tony Awards and pushing the boundaries of what musical theatre could be.

The story revolves around young Tommy Walker, who, after a traumatic incident, becomes emotionally withdrawn and obsessed with looking into a mirror. His life takes a dramatic turn, however, when he discovers his talent for pinball, propelling him to fame.

This March, a spectacular new production of this journey heads to Broadway, following a sold-out, record-breaking run in Chicago.

Critic Reviews (14)

"What I missed in the middle of all that overemphasis was some sense of humanity"
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"As musical theater, Tommy is limited. On its own terms, it’s often sensational."
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"Tommy’s saga delivers a pointed and potent take on trauma, fame, and individuality"
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"There’s something exhilarating and also a little bizarre about Tommy"
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"The 1993 musical's already bizarre story...even less clear in Des McAnuff's reanimation"
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"...brings an intoxicating energy to the story of a boy who survives trauma"
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"...this production of 'Tommy' is basically for old people, and not for a new generation"
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"A new revival...feels like it takes place in the multiverse"
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Trailer

Creative team

Pete Townshend

Composer / Bookwriter / Lyricist