Music and Lyrics by Pete Townshend
Book by Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff
Directed by Des McAnuff

“Broadway has nothing else like this wizardry going on”
–Chicago Tribune

June 13 - August 6, 2023 in Goodman's Albert Theatre

Around 2 hours including one intermission.

The Who’s Tommy

Performances are Sold Out. Thank you, Chicago!

The groundbreaking pop-culture musical sensation is reimagined in a new production.

Myth and spectacle combine in a fresh reinvention of The Who’s exhilarating 1969 rock concept album, Tommy—including the unforgettable anthems “I’m Free,” “See Me, Feel Me,” “Sensation” and “Pinball Wizard.” After witnessing his father shoot his rival, the young Tommy Walker is lost in the universe, endlessly and obsessively staring into the mirror. An innate knack for pinball catapults him from reticent adolescent to celebrity savior. Tony Award-winning composer Pete Townshend and Tony Award-winning original director Des McAnuff find powerful resonance reexamining this iconic story for today.

Recommended for ages 16 and up.

The Who’s Tommy is a story that includes depictions of child abuse, bullying, suggested sexual and substance abuse and scenes of war.This production includes loud music, multiple gunshots, theatrical haze, as well as strobe and flashing light effects.

Watch an epic scene from the our critically acclaimed musical, The Who’s Tommy–on stage through August 6 only!

Experience the sensation of The Who’s Tommy.

Audiences are loving this “surprising,” “phenomenal” and “mind-blowing” musical.

Find out why Chris Jones (Chicago Tribune) calls this revival a “sight to behold.”

The Who’s Tommy production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren

The Who’s Tommy production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren

The Who’s Tommy production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren

The Who’s Tommy production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren

The Who’s Tommy production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren

“The Who’s Tommy is the quintessential rock opera.” Lorin Lattaro and Ali Louis Bourzgui (TOMMY) explore why this musical is so unique.

Director Des McAnuff. Photo: Liz Lauren.

Choreographer Lorin Latarro.” Photo: Liz Lauren

(L-R) Sheldon Henry, Lily Kren, Nathan Lucrezio, Daniel Quadrino, Jenna Nicole Schoen, Haley Gustafson, Ezekiel Ruiz and Ali Louis Bourzgui. Photo: Liz Lauren

Ezekiel Ruiz and Alison Luff. Photo: Liz Lauren

(L-R) Haley Gustafson, Jenna Nicole Schoen, Daniel Quadrino, Ezekiel Ruiz, Ayana Strutz, Tassy Kirbas and Gabriel Kearns. Photo: Liz Lauren

(L-R) Adam Jacobs and Alison Luff. Photo: Liz Lauren

Ali Louis Bourzgui. Photo: Liz Lauren

This pop culture musical sensation will feature anthems like “I’m Free,” “See Me, Feel Me,” and “Pinball Wizard”!

Rock ‘n Roll legend Pete Townshend and Tony Award Winner Des McAnuff talk about their vision for this new production.

Watch an epic scene from the our critically acclaimed musical, The Who’s Tommy–on stage through August 6 only!

Experience the sensation of The Who’s Tommy.

Audiences are loving this “surprising,” “phenomenal” and “mind-blowing” musical.

Find out why Chris Jones (Chicago Tribune) calls this revival a “sight to behold.”

The Who’s Tommy production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren

The Who’s Tommy production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren

The Who’s Tommy production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren

The Who’s Tommy production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren

The Who’s Tommy production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren

“The Who’s Tommy is the quintessential rock opera.” Lorin Lattaro and Ali Louis Bourzgui (TOMMY) explore why this musical is so unique.

Director Des McAnuff. Photo: Liz Lauren.

Choreographer Lorin Latarro.” Photo: Liz Lauren

(L-R) Sheldon Henry, Lily Kren, Nathan Lucrezio, Daniel Quadrino, Jenna Nicole Schoen, Haley Gustafson, Ezekiel Ruiz and Ali Louis Bourzgui. Photo: Liz Lauren