The Who's TOMMY: May 9–July 15, 2007

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

Legendary Rock Odyssey

Come on the amazing journey! Winner of five Tony Awards, Pete Townshend's electrifying and enthralling tale of a young boy's journey from tragedy to triumph turns one of rock's timeless albums into an unforgettable musical experience. This exhilarating story of hope, healing and the human spirit is filled with thrilling hit songs like "Pinball Wizard," "See Me, Feel Me," "I'm Free," and many more. Unforgettable music and an indelible story make for an eye-opening musical theatre event.

To learn more about the show and its content, download a Production Preview Guide.

Get a little taste of the show by watching the TV commercial! (4MB) Note: Windows Media Player is required for viewing; if you don't have it, follow these links to download Windows Media Player for Windows or download Windows Media Player for Mac.

Note: The Who's TOMMY is a rock opera. In staying true to the art form, Village Theatre's production of The Who's TOMMY will be performed with amplified sound. For your listening comfort and convenience, complimentary ear plugs are available from the House Manager.

Blog Fever: We have a weblog about the creation of the show, filled with posts from actors, directors, designers, and more — Check it out!

Village Theatre stages striking, rockin' 'Tommy' –The Herald

The Pinball Wizard comes to Everett –The Herald

Opera rocks out in wild, sensory "Tommy" update –Seattle Times, Snohomish County edition

The Who's Tommy a rousing, rocking musical at full tilt –Seattle Times

The Who's Tommy is a Rockin' Season Finale for The Village Theatre –Talkin' Broadway

On Stage: Village Theatre's 'Tommy' is rough, tough and tender –Seattle Post Intelligencer

"A two-hour 3-D MTV extravaganza" –Seattle Post Intelligencer

The Who's "trippy piece" revived in Issaquah, Everett –Seattle Times

Note: The Who's TOMMY is a rock opera. In staying true to the art form, Village Theatre's production of The Who's TOMMY will be performed with amplified sound. For your listening comfort and convenience, complimentary ear plugs are available from the House Manager.

A strobe effect is used throughout the show.

ASL Interpreted Performance:
May 26, 2007, 2:00 PM at the Francis J. Gaudette Theatre

Post-Show Discussion:
June 12, 2007, 7:30 PM at the Francis J. Gaudette Theatre in Issaquah
July 14, 2007, 2:00 PM at the Everett Performing Arts Center

Production length: (approximate)
Act I: 55 minutes; Act II: 43 minutes; Intermission: 15-minutes

Production information: To learn more about the show and its content, download a Production Preview Guide.

Production Team:
Director...............................Brian Yorkey
Choreographer.....................Kathryn Van Meter
Music Director......................Tim Symons
Scenic & Lighting Designer...Alex Berry
Costume Designer................Melanie Burgess
Sound Designer....................Don Littrell
Assistant Director.................Vanessa Miller
Associate Music Director........RJ Tancioco

Cast:
Tommy................................Michael K. Lee*
Captain Walker.....................Brandon O'Neill*
Mrs. Walker.........................Catherine Carpenter Cox*
Uncle Ernie..........................Matt Wolfe*
Cousin Kevin........................Jadd Davis
Sally Simpson......................Jennifer Paz*
The Gypsy............................Lisa Estridge*
Specialist/Minister.................Timothy McCuen Piggee*
4-year-old Tommy................Rachel Lau+, Zachary Robinson+
10-year-old Tommy..............Bryan Sevener
Lover...................................Tyler Rhoades
Hawker................................Jarvis Antonio Green
Ensemble.............................Eric Brotherson*, Alexis Clarke, Stephen Franklin Fogg, Jarvis Antonio Green, Elizabeth Nestlerode, Kasey Nusbickel, Shanna Marie Palmer, Brandon Peterson, Kat Ramsburg, Tyler Rhoades, Connor Russell, Jimmy Scheider, Patrick Shelton, Justine Stillwell, Josh Wingerter

Understudies:
Tommy: Jadd Davis; Captain Walker: Matt Wolfe*; Mrs. Walker/The Gypsy: Jennifer Paz*; Uncle Ernie: Tyler Rhoades; Cousin Kevin: Brandon Peterson; Sally Simpson: Kasey Nusbickel; Specialist/Minister: Jarvis Antonio Green; 10-year-old Tommy: Emma Watanabe; Male Swing: Will Halsey; Female Swing: Jessica Low

Stage Management
Stage Manage.......................Marianne Wunch*
Asst. Stage Manager..................Nathaniel Whitten*
Stage Management Intern............Kelsey Thorgalsen

* member of Actors' Equity Association
+ The part of 4-year-old Tommy will be shared by Rachel Lau and Zachary Robinson.
(Please note schedule is subject to change. If a change is made, an announcement will be made prior to the start of the performance.)