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Deadline review of Broadway's 'The Who's Tommy'

Des McAnuff reimagines his legendary stage musical, with a cast that sings their faces off.

NEW YORK — Pete Townshend’s prescient 1969 rock opera “Tommy,” a horrifying if ultimately transcendent howl of anger and anguish at the damage wrought on the boomer generation by their war-scarred parents, has returned to Broadway in a new, born-in-Chicago production from director Des McAnuff that will sock you right in the gut. Many a replay can be expected at the Nederlander Theatre, ...

The exhilarating revival of Pete Townshend’s seminal rock opera, which opened Thursday night at the Nederlander Theater after nearly three decades away, really is an espresso martini of a show after a chamomile tea season of musicals. Everything about it shakes you awake and leaves you buzzed:

'The Who's Tommy' is back on Broadway in an electrifying revival that blends surreal projections with sensational choreography and star-making performances. See it. Feel it. And read EW's review.

Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about The Who's Tommy on Broadway. Check out all the details below!

Co-writer and director Des McAnuff, who also staged the show's 1993 premiere, shares how the musical evolved and why it is built to reach all generations. Read more on New York Theatre Guide.

The star of Physical - who recently attended the premiere of Feud: Capote vs. The Swans - and her partner were joined by several figures from the entertainment industry during the function.

The revival of the rock opera will begin in March at the Nederlander Theatre.

Judging by the long, loud standing ovation from the enthralled opening night audience at Goodman Theatre, “The Whos Tommy” was and is an important part of the soundtrack of many