Tickets Now Available for Un-Common’s Young Adult Company Production of "The Who’s Tommy"

The Un-Common Theatre Co. is excited to announce that tickets are now available for The Un-Common Young Adult Company presentation of THE WHO’S TOMMY.  This classic award-winning Broadway Musical will be presented on Thursday, July 19 through Sunday, July, 22 at the Orpheum Theatre, Foxboro, MA. With live video feeds, multiple projection screens, edgy dance moves, a rockin' band, spectacular costumes, and a fresh young cast this Un-Common version of The Who's classic rock opera will be brought to the stage in a whole new way

THE WHO’S TOMMY tells the story of a boy, who after a traumatic family tragedy, suffers a mental breakdown and removes himself from reality. As an adolescent, he develops an uncanny talent for playing pinball, and when his mother finally reconnects with her teenage son, Tommy becomes an international pinball superstar. The exhilarating score is timeless in its youthful appeal including such classics as Pinball Wizard; Tommy, Can You Hear Me?; and See Me, Feel Me.

Directed by Christa Crewdson (Arlington, MA), with Music Direction by Esther Zabinski (Uxbridge, MA), Choreography by Julia Snider (Boston, MA) and Assistant Direction by Mathew Timmons (Canton, MA) this production revamps the classic show in a modern setting creatively using costumes by Nancy McCarthy (Arlington, MA) and state of the art technology including lighting and video effects, live filming and projections throughout the show.  These special features are thanks to the technical talents of Saulius Sleazes, Lighting and Projection Designer (Boston, MA) and Michael J. Teixeira, Set Design, (Attleboro, MA).

The cast of eighteen include:

From Franklin, MA: Heidi Gleichauf (Ensemble)

From Johnston, RI: Jerald Kaplan (Uncle Ernie)

From Mansfield, MA: Katie Armstrong (Ensemble), Ryan Goodwin (Tommy), Alex Fullerton (Cousin Kevin), Dan Fullerton (Tommy, Age 10), Mary Fullerton (Tommy, Age 4),

From Middleboro, MA: Sarra Forti, (Ensemble)            

From Norfolk, MA: Sarah Gibson (Ensemble), Libby Pickard (Ensemble)

From North Providence, RI: Nicole Cayer, (Sally Simpson, Ensemble)

From Pawtucket, RI: Noah Bridgestock (Captain Walker)

From Sharon, MA: Maggie Dowd (Ensemble), Adam Kantor (Ensemble)

From South Easton, MA: Amanda Urquhart (Mrs. Walker)

From West Bridgewater, MA: Corey Cadigan (Ensemble)

From Wrentham, MA: Lexie Lieberthal (The Gypsy, Ensemble), Chris Woycik (Ensemble)

Performances are Thursday, July 19^th, Friday, July 20^th and Saturday, July 21^st at 7:30 pm and Sunday, July 22 at 2:00 pm at the Orpheum Theatre Foxboro, 1 School Street, Foxboro, MA. Pre-Sale Tickets are $17 for Adults and $12 for Seniors and Students and may be purchased by calling (800) 838-3006 or on line at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/ 252319.  Tickets purchased at the door are $20 for Adults and $15 for Seniors and Students. For Un-Common Members, group sales or handicapped seating please call (508) 698-3098.

The Un-Common Theatre Co. is currently in its 32nd season of providing a creative place for children and adolescents to develop life skills through exposure to the professional theatrical experience.  For more information on the Un-Common Theatre Co. and “The Who’s Tommy” please visit our website atwww.uncommontheatre.org.

This program is supported in part by grants from the Easton, Franklin, Mansfield, and Sharon Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency