New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Live Nation Entertainment) The Who's Pete Townshend is transporting Classic Quadrophenia to U.S. audiences this
September for a series of four special performances featuring music legends Pete Townshend, Billy Idol, and acclaimed tenor Alfie Boe. Townshend conceptualized an experience unlike any other by blending The Who's timeless album Quadrophenia with orchestral accompaniment. The London world premiere at Royal Albert Hall electrified audiences and will now be replicated in Lenox, MA, New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA only! The extraordinary musical journey kicks off
September 2 in Lenox with the
Boston Pops Orchestra and conductor Keith Lockhart. The New York and Los Angeles performances will be led by conductor Robert Ziegler, and the LA show on
September 16 will support Teen Cancer
America with a portion of proceeds going to the charity.
"I'm thrilled to be bringing Classic Quadrophenia stateside through the month of September," Townshend said. "Melding the contrasting sounds of Quadrophenia with a symphony has been a really unique and powerful way to reach a wide audience of classical and pop music lovers alike. I couldn't be more excited to see it continue in the U.S."
The Who's historic rock opera Quadrophenia was originally released as an extensive double album in 1973 and has stood the test of time as a conceptual work honoring the Mod movement. The album, later turned into a feature film and theatrical production, follows an angst-ridden young man in London who creates a new life for himself as a member of the Mods.
Citi is the official pre-sale credit card of the Classic Quadrophenia tour. As such, Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase pre-sale tickets beginning Thursday, June 8 at 10 a.m. local time until Monday, June 12 at 10 p.m. local time through Citi's
Private Pass program. For complete pre-sale details visit www.citiprivatepass.com. Tickets are available to the general public on Tuesday, June 13 at 10 a.m. local time. For additional details and ticket information please visit livenation.com.
Pete Townshend's Classic Quadrophenia
Saturday,
September 2 - Lenox, MA - Tanglewood
Saturday,
September 9 - New York, NY - Metropolitan Opera House
Sunday,
September 10 - New York, NY - Metropolitan Opera House
Saturday,
September 16 - Los Angeles, CA - The Greek Theatre
