Reference Number
ARC-0944
Level of description
collection
Title
Des McAnuff Collection of "The Who's Tommy" Photographs and Program
Date
1992
Size
0.07 (Linear feet)
Scope and Contents
Des McAnuff's collection of "The Who's Tommy" stage production at the La Jolla (CA) Playhouse (1992) includes one playhouse program featuring the cast, crew, and production notes. Also included are six 8"x10" black and white production stills with scenes from the play.
Biography / Administrative History
The Who’s Tommy is a rock musical with music and lyrics by Pete Townshend based on the Who’s 1969 rock opera “Tommy.” It debuted at the La Jolla Playhouse on July 1, 1992.
Des McAnuff is an American-Canadian former artistic director of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival and the directory of Broadway musical theatre productions.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The Des McAnuff Collection of "The Who's Tommy" Photographs and Program was received by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a gift from Des McAnuff on April 6, 2005.
Citation: [Identification of Item], Des McAnuff Collection of "The Who's Tommy" Photographs and Program, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Language Note: Materials are in English.
Processing Information: Processed by Crystal Matjasic, Project Archivist. Completed Janaury 23, 2019. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual. Collection processed through an Access to Historical Records grant from the NHPRC.
Access
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Use
The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. For more information, please consult the staff of the Library and Archives.
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