Forty-five years after its original release, The Who’s “Tommy” has been reimagined as a bluegrass tribute featuring Springfield, Missouri’s The HillBenders.
This Bluegrass Opry brings a new perspective to “Tommy” while paying respect to its creators.
Originally composed by guitarist Pete Townshend as a rock opera, the original album sold 20 million copies and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for “historical, artistic and significant value.”
With a perfect mix of virtuoso musicianship and rock star vocals, the HillBenders bring Pete Townshend’s original vision to life in a new and exciting way.
It’s amazing to hear banjo, dobro, mandolin, bass and guitar bring the same energy and vision to “Tommy” as The Who did with a full rock band and orchestra.
Now The HillBenders Present… “The Who’s ‘Tommy’: A Bluegrass Opry” will be performed on Friday, March 24 at 8 p.m. on the Westermann Stage, Concert Hall at the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center located at 1 South Ave. in Garden City.
AUPAC is one of Long Island’s premier cultural arts venues for entertainment of all kinds.
Tickets are currently on sale and are priced at $45/$40, with discounts available to seniors, students and alumni.
Information is available at the Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at 516-877-4000 or boxoffice@adelphi.edu.
Regular box office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 6 p.m.
The box office is also open two hours before most scheduled performances.
