The Who's TOMMY: May 9–July 15, 2007
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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!
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Reviews & Press:
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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
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Tickets, Dates, and Times:
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In Issaquah:
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In Everett:
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Location: Francis J. Gaudette Theatre,
303 Front Street North, Issaquah, WA 98027
Tickets go on sale:
Subscribers: February 21, 2007
General Public: February 28, 2007
Dates: May 9–June 24, 2007
Times:
Wednesday through Saturday evenings: 8:00 PM,
Sundays and selected Saturdays: 2:00 PM,
selected Tuesday evenings: 7:30 PM
and selected Sunday evenings: 7:00 PM
Tickets:
Section A: $35-49
Section B: $25-39
Box Office: (425) 392-2202
Toll Free: (866) 688-8849
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Location: Everett Performing Arts Center,
2710 Wetmore Avenue, Everett, WA 98201
Tickets go on sale:
Subscribers: April 4, 2007
General Public: April 11, 2007
Dates: June 29–July 15, 2007
Times:
Wednesday through Saturday evenings: 8:00 PM,
Selected Tuesdays: 7:30 PM
Saturday & Sunday Matinees: 2:00 PM
and Sunday evenings: 7:00 PM
Tickets:
Section A: $30-44
Section B: $22-36
Box Office: (425) 257-8600
Toll Free: (888) 257-3722
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Show Information:
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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.)
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Family Room (Issaquah)
We encourage families to make live theatre a part of their entertainment tradition. Village Theatre’s Family Rooms are ideal for infants, toddlers and youngsters with questions. Bring the kids along and enjoy quality time together — while seeing great performances.
Group Discounts
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available for groups of 10 or more. For more information, visit our Group Sales page.
Youth Tickets
Village Theatre encourages patrons to introduce young people to live theatre. Youth tickets and subscriptions are available for those under 21.
Student and Military Rush Tickets
30 minutes before curtain, students under 21, as well as military personnel and their families, may purchase half price "Rush" tickets!
Available to those with valid ID, in person at the Box Office; subject to availability.
Encore, Encore! Have you already seen the show and loved it? Turn in your paid ticket stub and see it again for 1/2 price!
Limit one half price ticket per paid ticket. Subject to availability. Discount off the single ticket price. Offer not valid on previously purchased tickets, or in combination with any other offer. Ticket stub may only be redeemed for use by original patron.
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FlexiPass Subscriptions
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