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    The Who's Tommy

    Presented by City Lights Theater Company at City Lights Theater

    July 16-August 30, 2009

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    The Who's Tommy

    City Lights presents this landmark rock opera in honor of the 40th anniversary of the original album's release. Young Tommy is striken deaf, dumb, and blind, and is deemed “incurable” by the medical sciences. Subsequently the victim of neglect and abuse, Tommy finds solace and triumph in his one true ability: playing pinball. When at last his mother “miraculously” cures him, Tommy becomes a cult icon, famous for his...

    City Lights presents this landmark rock opera in honor of the 40th anniversary of the original album's release. Young Tommy is striken deaf, dumb, and blind, and is deemed “incurable” by the medical sciences. Subsequently the victim of neglect and abuse, Tommy finds solace and triumph in his one true ability: playing pinball. When at last his mother “miraculously” cures him, Tommy becomes a cult icon, famous for his pinball skills and his “miraculous” recovery. But is the price of fame too high? 


    City Lights Theater

    529 S. 2nd Street
    San Jose, CA 95112

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    $15-$35

    Times:
    Thurs-Sat: 8pm
    Sun: 2pm or 7pm

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    • Event Name: The Who's Tommy
      1 out of 5 stars rating "A Disappointment"
      Review posted by: anonymous from San Jose, Aug 28, 2009

      I'm glad to see so many positive reviews, but for me this production was a sore disappointment, especially after the triumphant Three Musketeers. The show itself is dated and not compelling, the... Expand

    • Event Name: The Who's Tommy
      4 out of 5 stars rating "Fun entertainment"
      Review posted by: L&J from mountain view, Aug 27, 2009

      Good performances and vocals, handled "uncomfortable situations" in the show with sensitivity. Choreography was a tad remedial. But all and all a very enjoyable show

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