Antony Costa to Join Cast of Tommy The Rock Opera
10 June 2015
by Visit Blackpool
Singing star Antony Costa is to join the cast of Tommy the Rock Opera at Blackpool Opera House this autumn.
Antony, best known as one quarter of boy band Blue for the past 15 years, will play the role of Cousin Kevin in the UK Premiere staging of a new production of The Who’s classic Rock Opera.
This multi award winning adaptation of the original chart topping album tells a powerful tale of a deaf, mute and blind pinball player who becomes an international messiah.
Speaking about his role in the show Antony said: “I loved the film Tommy and I am so pleased to be a member of the cast.
“This promises to be a great production and I’m really looking forward to it.”
The role will see Antony singing The Who classic Pinball Wizard.
No stranger to the world of musical theatre, following the disbanding of Blue in 2005 Antony took to the West End stage to perform as Micky Johnstone in the critically acclaimed Willy Russell musical Blood Brothers. After rave reviews in the part Antony went on the UK tour of Blood Brothers.
In 2007 Antony celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the musical Boogie Nights playing Roddy opposite Alvin Stardust, and in 2010 Antony played the part of Cal in POPSTAR the Musical
Antony joins the show alongside former X-Factor winner Joe McElderry who is to play the lead role of TOMMY.
TOMMY opens on Saturday September 12 and plays through to Saturday September26.
This smash hit Broadway and West End show will be directed by stage and screen star PAUL NICHOLAS who starred alongside Elton John, Roger Daltrey and Tina Turner in the 1975 film release of the show. The new show coincides with the 40 year anniversary of the film.
This colourful, exciting, imaginative and thought provoking new production will be enhanced by exhilarating choreography and will feature first class rock musicians. TOMMY was first performed by The Who in 1968 and was conceived by Pete Townsend and Kit Lambert with contributions to its development by John Entwhistle, Keith Moon and Roger Daltrey.
It is not the first time that Blackpool audiences will be thrilled by The Who classics – the legendary rockers played the world famous Opera House twice in August 1964 and October 1961 to critical acclaim.
Tickets for TOMMY are on sale now. For more details CLICK HERE.