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entertainment1 year ago

"The Who's Tommy Revival Rocks Broadway: A Galvanizing 4-Star Review"

"The Who's Tommy" returns to Broadway after nearly 30 years with a galvanizing rock revival, featuring knockout singing, inventive stagecraft, and a star-making performance from Ali Louis Bourzgui as the Pinball Wizard. The production, directed by Des McAnuff, impresses with its ambition and attention to detail, while Lorin Latarro's choreography adds an extra layer of excitement. Bourzgui's performance is particularly lauded, with comparisons to iconic figures like David Bowie, suggesting a promising future for the young actor.

via New York Post |
#broadway#entertainment#musical-revival
arts-and-entertainment1 year ago

"Reviving 'Tommy': The Broadway Sensation Revisited"

Pete Townshend's 1969 rock opera "Tommy" has returned to Broadway in a new production directed by Des McAnuff, offering a generational howl of anger and anguish at the damage wrought on the boomer generation. The show, with its psychologically oriented story of delayed self-actualization due to childhood trauma, features digital projections and a cast showcasing collective excellence. "Tommy" serves as a cultural reckoning for boomer men and a reminder of the impact of parental and authority figures on vulnerable youth, providing an emancipatory rock banquet and a reminder that dads have improved.

via Chicago Tribune|
#arts-and-entertainment#broadway#generation
entertainment1 year ago

"Reviving 'Tommy': A Galvanizing Rock Opera for a New Generation"

"The Who's Tommy" is a bizarre yet captivating Broadway show that tells the story of a boy who becomes a pinball sensation after a traumatic experience. Despite its surreal and at times incoherent nature, the production is carried by catchy rock songs and visually stunning projections. While the show's dystopian aesthetic and artistic decisions may not be entirely groundbreaking, the cast delivers powerful performances and the music remains as distinctive as ever, making it a must-see for fans of rock opera and musical theater.

via The Washington Post|
#broadway#des-mcanuff#entertainment
music1 year ago

"Pete Townshend: From 'Tommy' Broadway Revival to Guitar Smashing Revelation"

Pete Townshend joined the Broadway cast of The Who's rock opera Tommy on The Tonight Show to perform "Pinball Wizard," "See Me, Feel Me," and "Listening To You." He also discussed the Broadway revival and revealed the original plot of Tommy. Additionally, Townshend shared insights on the album's creation and his recent musical endeavors, including releasing new material and collaborating with Ann-Margret.

via Rolling Stone|
#broadway#music#pete-townshend
music2 years ago

Trans-Siberian Orchestra Unveils Epic 2023 Holiday Tour

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA has announced their 2023 winter tour, "The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve: The Best Of TSO And More", featuring a completely updated presentation of their multi-generational holiday tradition. The tour will include 104 performances in 62 cities, with a portion of ticket sales going to charity. After a successful return to touring in 2021, TSO's 2022 tour generated $66.5 million in gross revenues, making it the second-highest grossing tour in the band's history.

via BLABBERMOUTH.NET|
#charitable#holiday-tradition#music
music2 years ago

Smashing Pumpkins: From Christmas Albums to Rock Operas

Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan has released the final act of his 33-song trilogy rock opera, ATUM. While the album is synth-heavy and may disappoint fans of the band's earlier guitar-heavy sound, it contains highlights such as "The Canary Trainer" and "Cenotaph". The album is a sci-fi metaphor for Corgan's experiences after reviving the band in 2007 and requires full attention to understand. ATUM: Act Three makes for a nicely trippy conclusion to the whole project.

via Rolling Stone|
#atum#billy-corgan#music
music2 years ago

The Smashing Pumpkins: From ATUM to Survival.

Smashing Pumpkins have released the third and final act of their rock opera ATUM, which consists of 33 tracks and follows their 2020 album CYR. The album is available to stream and a boxset with 10 bonus tracks can be ordered. The band will embark on "The World is a Vampire Tour" this summer with Interpol and Stone Temple Pilots.

via Consequence|
#album#atum#billy-corgan