Lord of the Rings: The Musical (No Joke!) - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Tigerlily Gamgee · 05-14-2005, 08:19 PM

Wow, a LOTR boot camp. Could I have held up for that at the time I auditioned... probably not... but I have since then started a vigorous diet/exercise program that is kicking my butt into shape. So, slowly but surely, I'm building up endurance and strength. I started this program because I know, as an actor, that I need to be more physically fit and have more agility... and a nicer body wouldn't be too bad either.

Well, at least I know now if I audition again for this what is coming. Thanks for posting that, it was quite interesting.

I can't wait to see this show with it's cast of acting superheroes.

Bêthberry · 05-14-2005, 08:39 PM

I wonder if there will be an official LotR dentist, just in case stunt accidents have an uncanny way of reoccuring?

Lostgaeriel · 07-27-2005, 11:03 AM

So as much as I cringe at the idea of this musical, at least they've cast a truly great, Tony Award-winning actor to play Gandalf.

I don't intend to see it - unless the rest of the cast is equally superb, but if you want to, you can buy tickets at mirvish.com.

Bêthberry · 11-17-2005, 07:23 AM

Three songs from the stage production of The Lord of the Rings were performed recently at the World Travel Market in London. It's a bit of global theatre marketing, but here's a review which gives a bit of info about some of the production:

Selling a Ticket to Middle-earth

As a teaser, we are told that the Black Riders arrive by charging through the audience (on stilts) to reach the Shire on stage. Apparently there are CDs with samples of the music from the show. The score has been composed by the Finnish group Varttina and A.H. Rahman and arranged by Christopher Nightingale.

And the marketing wizards are no longer calling this a musical but "a stage adaptation" using music, drama and lavish spectacle.

Hilde Bracegirdle · 11-17-2005, 11:33 AM

I have been giving a lot of thought to making the trek up to Toronto to see this production, experiencing the same sort of curiosity that led me to the theater for FotR, a strange mixture of hope and dread. This is a bit different though.

It was just pure dread that governed until lately, for I can not imagine what a 'stage adaptation' would be like, and my initial reaction was, you've got to be joking. Perhaps they were just cashing in on the popularity of the movies. But last month, after a bit of exploration, and listening to samples of Varttina's music, a glimmer of hope is there. I think that they may have made an excellent choice, though Lalwendë, what you have said about producer concerns me.

At present I am planning to attend at some point next year, expecting the worst, of course, as I did with the movie. Hopefully, I will be similarly surprised by the effort. In any case, should I happen to see it before anyone gives their impression of it here, I will definitely let you know my thoughts.

Tigerlily Gamgee · 11-17-2005, 05:15 PM

If anyone is interested... The Gathering of the Fellowship (www.gatheringofthefellowship.org) is having a convention next July, and one of their ticket packages includes a ticket to the musical. That's how I'm going to see it.

Hilde Bracegirdle · 11-18-2005, 11:37 AM

Now there is a good idea! Interesting guest list too.

05-14-2005, 08:19 PM	#1
Tigerlily Gamgee Hostess of Spirits Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Meduseld Posts: 1,055	Wow, a LOTR boot camp. Could I have held up for that at the time I auditioned... probably not... but I have since then started a vigorous diet/exercise program that is kicking my butt into shape. So, slowly but surely, I'm building up endurance and strength. I started this program because I know, as an actor, that I need to be more physically fit and have more agility... and a nicer body wouldn't be too bad either. Well, at least I know now if I audition again for this what is coming. Thanks for posting that, it was quite interesting. I can't wait to see this show with it's cast of acting superheroes. __________________ ~ ExerciseJunky.com (Hobbits fitness of choice!)~ ~Lady of Rohan: An Eowyn Fansite ~ ~The NEW/OLD Barrow Downs Photo Page~

05-14-2005, 08:39 PM	#2
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6,003	able to leap short hobbits in a single bound I wonder if there will be an official LotR dentist, just in case stunt accidents have an uncanny way of reoccuring? __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

07-27-2005, 11:03 AM	#3
Lostgaeriel Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Toronto the Good Posts: 477	Brent Carver to play Gandalf announced July 26, 2005 So as much as I cringe at the idea of this musical, at least they've cast a truly great, Tony Award-winning actor to play Gandalf. I don't intend to see it - unless the rest of the cast is equally superb, but if you want to, you can buy tickets at mirvish.com. __________________ Elen síla lúmenn’ omentielvo, a star shines on the hour of our meeting.

11-17-2005, 05:15 PM	#6
Tigerlily Gamgee Hostess of Spirits Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Meduseld Posts: 1,055	If anyone is interested... The Gathering of the Fellowship (www.gatheringofthefellowship.org) is having a convention next July, and one of their ticket packages includes a ticket to the musical. That's how I'm going to see it. __________________ ~ ExerciseJunky.com (Hobbits fitness of choice!)~ ~Lady of Rohan: An Eowyn Fansite ~ ~The NEW/OLD Barrow Downs Photo Page~

11-17-2005, 07:23 AM	#4
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6,003	Three songs from the stage production of The Lord of the Rings were performed recently at the World Travel Market in London. It's a bit of global theatre marketing, but here's a review which gives a bit of info about some of the production: Selling a Ticket to Middle-earth As a teaser, we are told that the Black Riders arrive by charging through the audience (on stilts) to reach the Shire on stage. Apparently there are CDs with samples of the music from the show. The score has been composed by the Finnish group Varttina and A.H. Rahman and arranged by Christopher Nightingale. And the marketing wizards are no longer calling this a musical but "a stage adaptation" using music, drama and lavish spectacle.

11-17-2005, 11:33 AM	#5
Hilde Bracegirdle Relic of Wandering Days Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: You'll See Perpetual Change. Posts: 1,480	I have been giving a lot of thought to making the trek up to Toronto to see this production, experiencing the same sort of curiosity that led me to the theater for FotR, a strange mixture of hope and dread. This is a bit different though. It was just pure dread that governed until lately, for I can not imagine what a 'stage adaptation' would be like, and my initial reaction was, you've got to be joking. Perhaps they were just cashing in on the popularity of the movies. But last month, after a bit of exploration, and listening to samples of Varttina's music, a glimmer of hope is there. I think that they may have made an excellent choice, though Lalwendë, what you have said about producer concerns me. At present I am planning to attend at some point next year, expecting the worst, of course, as I did with the movie. Hopefully, I will be similarly surprised by the effort. In any case, should I happen to see it before anyone gives their impression of it here, I will definitely let you know my thoughts.

11-18-2005, 11:37 AM	#7
Hilde Bracegirdle Relic of Wandering Days Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: You'll See Perpetual Change. Posts: 1,480	Now there is a good idea! Interesting guest list too.