The Individualist Tour
Peoples Bank Theatre welcomes legendary songwriter, musician, interactive artist, producer and nominee for the Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame, Todd Rundgren.
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Rundgren began playing guitar as a teenager, going on to found and front Nazz, the quintessential `60s psychedelic group. In 1969, he left the band to pursue a solo career, recording his debut offering, Runt. But it was 1972’s seminal Something/Anything?, on which he played all the instruments, sang all the vocal parts, and acted as his own producer, that catapulted Todd into the superstar limelight, prompting the press to unanimously dub him ‘Rock’s New Wunderkind’. It was followed by such landmark LPs as The Hermit of Mink Hollow and A Wizard, A True Star, as well as such hit singles as I Saw The Light, Hello It’s Me, Can We Still Be Friends, and Bang The Drum.
Rundgren’s myriad production projects include albums by Patti Smith, Cheap Trick, the Psychedelic Furs, Meatloaf, and XTC. Rounding out his reputation as rock’s renaissance man, Rundgren composed all the music and lyrics for Joe Papp’s 1989 Off-Broadway production of Joe Orton’s Up Against It (the screenplay was commissioned by the Beatles for what was meant to be their third film). He also has composed the music for the hit film Dumb and Dumber, as well as a number of television series, including Pee Wee’s Playhouse and Crime Story.
Rundgren penned his first ever autobiography, released December 2018, reflecting on both his phenomenal career as well as his rollercoaster of a personal life with pages of recollections, structured into bite-sized single-page three-paragraph chapters, about encounters with rock royalty including Janis Joplin, Brian Wilson, Ringo Starr, Patti Smith, The NY Dolls, and Meat Loaf along with numerous photos never before published.
In conjunction with the release, Rundgren will be embarking on the world’s first hybrid concert/book tour this coming spring, highlighting both hits and “deep tracks” spanning his 50- year career, which will include shows in North America, the UK, Europe, and Japan.
Consistent with his history of innovation, Todd writes in the introduction to his book: “So in order to get myself and the reader through this process with a minimum of chaos, the book will take on the form of this page: [paragraph #1] a recollection of something that I witnessed, [paragraph #2] a subjective assessment of my state of mind in either experiencing or remembering the episode (or a haphazard combination of both), and as in this 3rd paragraph, a conclusion, a statement of plain facts or simply soap-box proselytizing. I suggest scanning the book in whatever manner one’s taste and temperament dictate.”
VIP Packages
Available for purchase until May 30
Todd Rundgren – Front Row + Meet & Greet Package
Package price: $325 (Includes one Orchestra Pit ticket)
Note: Select “Best Available” when ordering to access this option.
Package includes:
- One Orchestra Pit ticket at the foot of the stage
- Exclusive preshow meet & greet with Todd Rundgren
- Personal photograph with Todd Rundgren
- Hardcover copy of Todd Rundgren’s autobiography The Individualist; personally autographed by Todd
- The Individualist bookmark
- Specially designed Todd Rundgren tote bag
- Exclusive Todd Rundgren VIP merchandise item
- Official meet & greet laminate
- On-site VIP host
- Very limited availability
Todd Rundgren – Meet & Greet Package
Package price: $250 (Includes one ticket)
- One premium reserved ticket
- Exclusive preshow meet & greet with Todd Rundgren
- Personal photograph with Todd Rundgren
- Hardcover copy of Todd Rundgren’s autobiography The Individualist; personally autographed by Todd
- The Individualist bookmark
- Specially designed Todd Rundgren tote bag
- Exclusive Todd Rundgren VIP merchandise item
- Official meet & greet laminate
- On-site VIP host
- Very limited availability
Todd Rundgren – VIP Tour Package
Package price: $150 (Includes one ticket)
- One premium reserved ticket
- Hardcover copy of Todd Rundgren’s autobiography The Individualist; autographed by Todd
- The Individualist bookmark
- Specially designed Todd Rundgren tote bag
- Exclusive Todd Rundgren VIP merchandise item
- Commemorative tour laminate
- On-site VIP host
*Seat Sponsors please note: Due to the nature of the artist’s contract and VIP package/fan club sales, we cannot guarantee your sponsored seat will be available for this show. However, Seat Sponsors will have early access to reserve available seating during the Seat Sponsor & Member Presale March 27-28.
*Members please note: Complimentary tickets may not be redeemed for VIP Packages. All members will have early access to reserve available seating during the Seat Sponsor & Member PresaleMarch 27-28.
