Tommy from The Who returns to Broadway

The rock opera Tommy was one in all The Who’s largest hits, profitable 5 Tony Awards when it was translated to Broadway three a long time in the past. Now it is again, in a model that Pete Townshend and director Des McAnuff say is extra related than ever. Reporter Tracy Smith speaks with Townsend, who describes the non-public value he paid for each iteration of “Tommy”; And with the star and artistic workforce discussing reworking the story of the pinball wizard into Broadway magic.