Arthur Brown

The Who's classic rock opera is brought energetically to life by an outstanding cast including manyof music's biggest stars. Roger Daltrey is Tommy and Elton John portrays the Pinball Wizard. Appearances by Tina Turner and Jack Nicholson.

Tommy is a "deaf, dumb and blind kid" who retreats into himself after the death of his father and ultimately becomes a master pinball player and the object of a religious cult because of that.

This classic rock opera is brought energetically to life by an outstanding cast including many stars of the rock music industry. Told through the remarkable music of The Who, this is the story of TOMMY, who, when just a boy of six, witnessed the murder of his father by his mother (Ann-Margaret) andher lover (Oliver Reed). They command him, 'You didn't hear it, you didn't see it, and you won't say anything to anyone.' As a result, the traumatized boy retreats into the shadows of his mind and becomes deaf, dumb and blind. Growing into manhood. Tommy (Roger Daltrey) is subjected to several bizarre cure attempts by The Acid Queen (Tina Turner), the Preacher (Eric Clapton), and the Specialist (Jack Nicholson). In spite of his handicap, Tommy defeats the Pinball Wizard (Elton John) and becomesthe champ, attaining a devoted following. When he is finally cured, he is hailed by his fans as a 'Messiah.'