May 25th, 2009 @ 7PM The Crest Theater $15 in advance, $20 at the door Billed as the world's first "rock opera," Tommy is the story of a young boy who witnesses a tragic event and loses his ability to see, hear and speak. While his parents struggle to understand how to cure their son, Tommy is drawn to a pinball machine and masters the game with only his sense of touch. An overnight sensation, Tommy becomes a celebrity, a rock star, and a messiah. Featuring hit songs like "Pinball Wizard," "Amazing Journey," "Sensation" and "We're Not Gonna Take It," Tommy is regarded as one of the greatest rock scores of all time and established a new genre of music. Tommy was released on record May 23rd, 1969, nearly forty years to the date of Artistic Differences’ concert. With direction by Eric Baldwin, Tommy features local performers Ian Cullity, Tevye Ditter, Nanci Zoppi, Michael RJ Campbell, Jerry Lee, Joelle Wirth, Kelly Daniells and a supporting cast of over twenty five singers, accompanied by an eight piece rock band led by Erik Daniells. Directed by Eric Baldwin Music Direction by Erik Daniells Starring Ian Cullity as Tommy Nanci Zoppi as Mrs. Walker Tev Ditter as Captain Walker Michael RJ Campbell as Uncle Ernie Jerry Lee as Cousin Kevin Joelle Wirth as the Acid Queen Kelly Daniells as Sally Simpson Troy Thomas as the Specialist Christina Day as the Specialist's Assistant Kevin Caravahlo as the Hawker Joshua James as the Harmonica Player Scott Woodard as the Lover Tristan Rumery as Local Lad Martin Lehman as the Minister Martha Kight as the Minister's Wife Kristen Wagner as Mrs. Simpson Craig Howard as Mr. Simpson also featuring Joseph Abrams, Zi Alikhan, Josh Robertson, Ryan Warren, Shane Wright, Netty Carey, Jenna Cedusky, Jessica Futrell, Robin Hushbeck, Leah Kolb, Jacqueline Mietus and Julia Mosby The Band Key 1, Conductor - Erik Daniells Key 2 - Mark Stivers Key 3 - Dan Pool Guitars - Ben Wormeli & Kenny Manlapig Bass - Verna Brock Drums - Elaine Lord Horn - Pete Nowlen |
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