Pete Townshend will perform The Who’s famous 1973 double album Quadrophenia live with orchestral accompaniment at four concerts around America in September. In addition to Townshend, who wrote all of Quadrophenia, the performance will also feature Billy Idol and the tenor singer Alfie Boe, who will sing parts originally voiced by the Who’s Roger Daltrey. It is not stated why Daltrey and the other Who touring members wont be taking part.
“I’m thrilled to be bringing Classic Quadrophenia Stateside through the month of September,” Townshend said in a statement. “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.”
As for now Townshend has four dates on tap including two at New York’s Metropolitan Opera House, one at Tanglewood in Lenox, MA and a 9/16 show at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.
Classic Quadrophenia Tour Dates
September 2 – Lenox, MA @ Tanglewood
September 9 – New York, NY @ Metropolitan Opera House
September 10 – New York, NY @ Metropolitan Opera House
September 16 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Greek Theatre
