The Who’s TOMMY

A Staged Concert Benefiting La Jolla Playhouse


The Who's TOMMY: A Staged Concert Benefiting La Jolla Playhouse

Monday, October 14 at 7:30 pm

Des McAnuff and Pete Townshend photos

Staged Concert Performance of The Who’s TOMMY
Special Guest Appearances by the Musical’s Creators, Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff
Cast After Party with Hosted Cocktail and Dessert Bar

Just announced! The cast for the benefit concert performance of The Who’s Tommy will feature several original Playhouse/Broadway company members, including Tony Award winners Michael Cerveris (Fun Home), Christian Hoff (Jersey Boys) – both reprising their original roles – and Alice Ripley (Next to Normal), along with many San Diego actors. Click Here to Read More.

Playhouse Artistic Director Emeritus and Tony Award-winning director Des McAnuff brings The Who’s TOMMY home to the Playhouse as the world celebrates the 50th anniversary of the release of The Who’s iconic album. Don’t miss your once-in-a-lifetime chance to join Pete Townshend, co-founder of The Who, Des McAnuff and many of the original Broadway cast members in an intimate, one-night-only staged concert performance of the award-winning musical in the Weiss Theatre!

Valet Parking | Attire: Rock ‘n’ Roll Chic

All proceeds from this exclusive event support La Jolla Playhouse’s Artistic, Education and Outreach programs, including those benefiting San Diego military families.

Michael Cerveris (center) and the cast of THE WHO'S TOMMY at La Jolla Playhouse. Photo by Ken Howard.

ORIGINAL BROADWAY PRODUCTION:
THE WHO’S TOMMY MUSIC AND LYRICS BY PETE TOWNSHEND
BOOK BY PETE TOWNSHEND AND DES McANUFF
ADDITIONAL MUSIC AND LYRICS BY JOHN ENTWISTLE AND KEITH MOON
DIRECTED BY DES McANUFF

 

TICKETS:

WIZARD Ticket – $1,000
Includes 6:00 pm Welcome Reception with Hosted Bar and Hors d’Oeuvres, Premium Concert Performance Seating and Cast After Party

EXPERT Ticket – $750
Includes Upgraded Concert Performance Seating and Cast After Party

PRO Ticket – $500
Includes Concert Performance Seating and Cast After Party

The fair market value of each ticket is $150.

For personal assistance, contact Tony Dixon at (858) 228-3077. Office hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm


The Who’s TOMMY Comes Home!

1992
La Jolla Playhouse World Premiere

1993
Broadway Premiere

WINNER
5 Tony Awards, 5 Drama Desk Awards and a Grammy Award

 

 


Many Thanks to Our Generous Sponsors:

Michael and Melissa Bartell
Michael and Susanna Flaster
Kay and Bill Gurtin
Debby and Hal Jacobs
Joan and Irwin Jacobs
Sheri L. Jamieson

Corporate Sponsors:

Show Imaging
James' Place
Rancho Valencia
PRP Wine
Lodge at Torrey Pines

 

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