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Lord of the Rings Musical to Open in Toronto
MitsuMirage writes "Mirvish Productions is hosting the world opening of The Lord of the Rings musical in Toronto in March 2006. Originally planned for London, UK and to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the publication the trilogy, the musical was moved to Toronto when no theatre was available." From the article: "With a cast of 50 and elaborate staging, the audience will be "plunged into the events as they happen...We have not attempted to pull the novel towards the standard conventions of musical theatre, but rather to expand those conventions so that they will accommodate Tolkien's material." A look is also available at the BBC. We originally mentioned the musical when it was slated to run in Britain.
40 characters. 3 masterworks. 3600 seconds.
One Man to do it all.
Rock that crushes, Paper & Scissors that don't matter.
Toronto is a fabulous venue for musicals! I grew up there and saw a few of the big productions like Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, and more recently went back to see The Lion King. It was always exciting and the cast did a real solid, professional job. I wish I had seen Cats when I lived there.
I will go see Lord of the Rings next year!
Sassan
You recognised the original quote, but not the followup? Inconceivable, indeed!
Frodo of the Nine Fingers
And the Ring of Doom
Why does he have nine fingers?
Where is the Ring of Doom?