J.R.R. Tolkien

Wake Up With BWW 3/3: FUNNY GIRL Sets Closing, First Look at BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN', and More!

Top stories: First look at Bob Fosse's Dancin' and meet eh cast as the show begins previews, plus Funny Girl sets closing date with the lead cast extending their runs. Read more about these and other top stories here!

Immersive THE LORD OF THE RINGS Musical Will Open in the UK This Summer

A brand-new production of THE LORD OF THE RINGS, a musical tale based on the classic trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien, is coming to the Watermill Theatre in London this summer.

Cleveland Orchestra Announces Classical Concerts For 2023 Blossom Music Festival

The Cleveland Orchestra has announced its full lineup of classical music concerts for its 2023 Blossom Music Festival. The festival, located at Blossom Music Center in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, runs from July 1 to September 9, and features 24 concerts. 

Video: Ian McKellen Talks Pantomime, Shakespeare, and More on CNN

Ian McKellen chatted with Christiane Amanpour on CNN yesterday, where he discussed playing Mother Goose in a pantomime, his Shakespeare experience, and more.

Photos: First Look at First Stage's THE HOBBIT at Milwaukee Youth Arts Center

First Stage has released production photos for their latest production of THE HOBBIT, based on the book The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien and adapted for the stage by Greg Banks and directed by Artistic Director Jeff Frank. Check out the photos here!

Milwaukee's First Stage Brings Tolkien's Epic Tale THE HOBBIT To Milwaukee Youth Arts Center This February

First Stage's next offering in the new year is a thrilling production of THE HOBBIT, based on the book The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien and adapted for the stage by Greg Banks and directed by Artistic Director Jeff Frank.

Distant Worlds: Music from FINAL FANTASY Added to 2023 Blossom Music Festival

The Cleveland Orchestra has announced Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY will be part of the 2023 Blossom Music Festival. Tickets, starting at $26 each are on sale now, November 30.

Interview: Composer Johanna Telander Talks KALEVALA THE MUSICAL

Johanna Telander is a New York-based Finnish-American creator/artist. As a teen, she collaborated with major labels in Finland, signing a record deal with Universal Music. She holds a BA in Music in Jazz from Capital University, Columbus, OH, and a performance degree in Musical Theatre from AMDA in NYC.

Eisemann Center Presents CHRISTMAS WITH C.S. LEWIS Next Month

Celebrate the holiday season with C.S. Lewis! Acclaimed performer Gregory Williams Welsch brings the iconic author to life onstage at Charles W. Eisemann Center's Hill Performance Hall this December.

The Cleveland Orchestra Announces Select Performances For BLOSSOM MUSIC FESTIVAL

The Cleveland Orchestra has announced a lineup of movies and special presentations as part of its 2023 Blossom Music Festival on Sunday. The full list of programming for the 54th Blossom Music Festival, including classical concerts by The Cleveland Orchestra, will be announced in early 2023.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At THE HOBBIT In Denmark

Now on stage, Ulvedalene is transformed into Tolkien's magical world Middle Earth, filled with hobbits, an evil dragon, enormous trolls, elves and lots of family-friendly action.

VIDEO: Quentin Garzon, Madison Claire Parks and Natalie Toro Sing 'Tuonela, Swan of Beauty' From KALEVALA

Quentin Garzon is back with another video, this time taking on 'Tuonela, Swan of Beauty', a song from an original Finnish Musical called Kalevala. He is joined by Madison Claire Parks and Natalie Toro.

VIDEO: Watch Luke Evans Give an Impromptu Performance of 'Summertime' at Sundance

Luke Evans gave an impromptu a capella performance of George Gershwin's 'Summertime' at the Sundance Film Festival during a Q&A with The Alienist costars Dakota Fanning and Daniel Br hl. Watch the video, originally posted by People, here!

VIDEO: Sneak Peek Behind the Scenes of THE HOBBIT at Stages Theatre Company

Celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the publication of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic fantasy novel, running September 22 - October 22 at Stages Theatre Company. Below, get an exclusive sneak peek of this brand new production of the classic book!

Is reading more books on that long list of 2017 New Years' resolutions?  Lin-Manuel Miranda announced today via Twitter (seen below) that he and Karen Olivo have narrated a new audiobook available now on iBooks and Audible, 'The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao.' 

Stephen Colbert channeled J.R.R. Tolkien to describe Jon's epic 16-year journey as host of The Daily Show and thanks him for the impact he's had on his life and career.

The last part of Peter Jackson's THE HOBBIT franchise hits theaters this week on December 17. Go behind the scenes with the director and cast to find out what they'll miss about Middle-earth when the series ends!

Sir Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom, Martin Freeman and director Peter Jackson talked about their upcoming film THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES, which concludes more than a decade of film-making for the cast and crew.

Below check out the final trailer for Peter Jackson's THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES. The film hits theaters in 3D, 2D and IMAX 3D theaters on December 17th.

Below, check an all new behind-the-scenes video from THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG which shows how actor Benedict Cumberbatch brought the menacing dragon Smaug to life through the use of modern technology!