Blackfriars Theatre Presents THE WHO'S TOMMY, 4/23-5/14

Blackfriars Theatre, a not-for-profit mid -sized professional theatre on Rochester's "Theatre Row" is pleased to announce the opening of "Tommy," by The Who (music and lyrics by Pete Townshend, with additional lyrics and music by John Entwistle and Keith Moon. Book by Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff.)

Pete Townshend's tale of a deaf, mute and blind pinball player who becomes an international messiah, based upon the chart-topping 1969 rock opera, now hits the Blackfriars stage in a not-to-be-missed electrifying evening of rock and roll theatre. The 1969 rock-opera Tommy became the first concept album of its kind, chronicling the story of a young man whose life is forever altered and defined by a terrible act of violence. The Who's Tommy takes audiences on the journey of a child who lives buried inside himself, only to become a man who lives too much for others, and his ultimate discovery that what sets us apart is what gives us our place in the world. This show, nominated for 11 Tony awards, and winning 5, including best score, will be an exciting evening of powerful music.

"Tommy," stars:Dan Howell (Tommy), Tali Beckwith-Cohen (Tommy, age 4), Ethan Beckwith-Cohen (Tommy, age 10), Janine Mercandetti (Mrs. Walker), J. Simmons (Mr. Walker), Nicholas D. Rogers (Uncle Ernie), Michael Radi (Cousin Kevin), Laura Marron (The Acid Queen), Elizabeth West Thompson (Sally Simpson), Ensemble: Ron Heerkens Jr.. Michael D. Hall, Carl Del Buono, JohnBethany Rahn, QueenanElliot, F. Fox, Courtney Scheer, Jodi Beckwith

"Tommy," is directed by John Haldoupis, who also provided stage and costume design. Musical direction is by Andy Pratt. Movement is by Meggins Kelly, lighing design by Nic Minetor, projections by Ron Heerkens Jr., stage management by Ted Plant.

Show dates and times are: Sat, April 23, 30, May 7, 14 at 8:pm, Friday April 29, May 6, 29 at 8 pm, Sunday, May 1 at 2pm, (Please note: There is no performance on Sunday, April 24.) May 8, 2 pm (matinee) and 8 pm, Thursday, may 7, 12 at 7:30 pm.

Ticket prices are as follows:

$25.00 Adult/$23.00 Senior/$15 Student - Thursdays/Fridays
$27.00 Adult/$25.00 Senior/$17 Student - Saturdays/Sundays

Blackfriars Theatre is located at 795 East Main Street, Just a few doors down from the Auditorium Theatre. There is parking available on site, and handicapped seating is available.
MasterCard, Visa, and Discover are available at no additional charge.

For information and reservations, please call 454-1260. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.bftix.com If available, tickets can be purchased at the door beginning one-hour prior to performance. Box Office hours are Monday thru Friday, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, and Saturdays, noon to 4:00 pm. For more information regarding Blackfriars Theatre, please visit their website at www.blackfriars.org.

 

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