Canadians will have a chance to experience The Who in high definition and digital surround sound next month.

“The Who — Live At The Isle Of Wight Festival 1970″ will be shown at Cineplex Entertainment theatres across the country on Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. local time.

The screening features the band’s Aug. 29, 1970 performance as originally captured on film by Academy Award-winning director Murray Lerner.

Their set includes the Tommy rock opera in its entirety, “I Can’t Explain,” “Substitute,” “My Generation” and other classics.

“The Who is one of the greatest bands in the world, and watching them perform on the giant screen coupled with our surround sound systems will make you feel as if you are on stage rocking with the band,” Pat Marshall, Cineplex communications and investor relations VP, in a statement.

Audiences will also see a taped interview with Who songwriter/guitarist Pete Townshend before the movie.

Advance tickets go on sale Friday via the Cineplex website and participating theatre box offices, with general admission priced at $10.95 plus tax.

Eagle Rock Entertainment will then release the concert film on Blu-ray on Feb. 24.






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