![]() ![]() Grappling with his own celebrity, Townshend became an avid follower of Meher Baba, a religious leader from India who was mute and only communicated through letters or hand signals. With success comes celebrity, and during the 1960s and ’70s, stars were treated as untouchable gods. There is no pretense, just exploration of real emotions. This production exhibits the raw traits that make this show so appealing to many. Music of earlier decades was considered sugar-coated and mellow, while the social commentary of new acts like The Rolling Stones and The Who influenced listeners to stop and take notice of issues, and to react and rebel, as rock and roll swept the globe. In 1969, when guitarist Pete Townshend’s rock album, which informed The Who’s Tommy, was released, the world of music had reached an age of great rock bands. These artists were pushing musical boundaries and taking daring risks like never before. The Pinball Wizard of The Who’s Tommy experiences the glories of rock and roll and the dangers of celebrity worship as he searches for self and home. It is a challenging musical for many reasons actors must infuse every moment with energy worthy not only of immortal rock stars, but also of vulnerable humans. ![]() The Who’s Tommy reaches deep and leaves no element of heartbreak unexplored in its tale of self-discovery and familial reconciliation. The Legend of the Pinball Wizard A Dramaturgical Look into 'The Who's Tommy' ![]()
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