J.R.R. Tolkien

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER Drops Season 3 Teaser at Comic-Con
by Joshua Wright - Jul 24, 2026

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER debuted a Season 3 teaser trailer at San Diego Comic-Con's Hall H, along with additional news and surprises for fans.

THE HOBBIT to Open at UH Mānoa's Earle Ernst Lab Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2026

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa's Theatre for Young Audiences will present THE HOBBIT, Greg Banks' stage adaptation of the Tolkien novel, performed by five actors as a fundraiser marking the TYA program's 55th anniversary.

Interview: Prodigy Sophia Lalin of LORD OF THE RINGS: LIVE CONCERT at the Peacock Theater @ LA LIVE!
by Gavin Glynn - Jul 8, 2026

The Grammy® Award-winning Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC) and LACC soloist Sophia Lalin join forces with Pacific Symphony, soprano Kaitlyn Lusk, and voices/LA, and for one of the Southland’s most highly anticipated summer events – The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, In Concert, which makes its Los Angeles debut with four performances of 238 live musicians on July 16-18, 2026, at The Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles.  The epic motion picture will be projected on a 60-foot screen accompanied by Howard Shore’s legendary Academy®- and Grammy® Award-winning score performed live on stage by 238 musicians. The considerable musical forces, led by guest conductor Ludwig Wicki, include some 85 Pacific Symphony comprising 238 live performers , 110 singers from voices/LA, and 50 members of LACC, and as well as Lusk and a soloist from LACC.

THE HOBBIT Will Come to Raleigh Little Theatre's Outdoor Amphitheatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026

Raleigh Little Theatre will present THE HOBBIT in its scenic outdoor amphitheatre, following Bilbo Baggins on his classic journey there and back again.

THE HOBBIT Will Kick Off 2026 Season at Stratford Festival
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

The Stratford Festival opens its 2026 season with Kim Selody's stage adaptation of THE HOBBIT at the Avon Theatre, directed by Pablo Felices-Luna and starring Richard Lee as Bilbo Baggins.

Literature to Life Seeks Actor for THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2026

Literature to Life is casting a Dominican-American male actor, ages 20-30, for its solo adaptation of THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO, with rehearsals beginning in May 2026 and performances launching in New York City in September.

Preview: THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS IN CONCERT at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
by Amanda Barnum - Apr 6, 2026

I was personally inspired to go into acting and filmmaking as a young adult thanks to this timeless trilogy. Although the films are marketed as the fantasy genre, they go beyond and touch on so many inherently human conditions from friendship and loyalty, to the ultimate corruption of power. I know I am looking forward to this performance more than any other this summer and I hope to see you there.

The Music of LORD OF THE RINGS and THE HOBBIT Comes to the Fargo Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 29, 2025

The Music of the Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and The Rings of Power in Concert will be presented at Fargo Theatre on Sunday, March 29,  2026, bringing a live orchestral experience to audiences in downtown Fargo.

CHRISTMAS WITH C.S. LEWIS Starring Daniel Payne Plays Broadway Playhouse In Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2025

CHRISTMAS WITH C.S. LEWIS starring Daniel Payne is now playing at Broadway In Chicago’s Broadway Playhouse. The one-man production explores C.S. Lewis’s reflections on Christmas, faith, and friendship, including his relationship with J.R.R. Tolkien.

Photos: THE HOBBIT at Dobama Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2025

The second production of Dobama Theatre’s 2025/26 mainstage season is the Cleveland Premiere of Greg Banks' imaginative stage adaptation of THE HOBBIT, based on the classic novel by J.R.R. Tolkien. Check out photos here!

Bay Street Theater’s Literature Live Ignites Young Minds
by James Blinken - Nov 8, 2025

Literature Live!, Bay Street’s flagship educational initiative. Now in its 16th year, the program brings professional theatrical productions of literary classics to thousands of students across Long Island—free of charge.

Dobama Theatre to Present THE HOBBIT Adaptation For The Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025

The second show of Dobama Theatre's 25/26 season is THE HOBBIT, adapted by Greg Banks from the novel by J.R.R. Tolkien. The show will be directed by Erin E. Dolan.

Cast Set For FAHRENHEIT 451 at Bay Street Theater
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2025

Bay Street Theater will present Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 from November 13 through November 30, 2025, directed by Bay Street co-founder Stephen Hamilton.

Stratford Festival Announces 2026 Cast for GUYS AND DOLLS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2025

Discover the Stratford Festival's 2026 cast lineup, featuring GUYS AND DOLLS and more! Get details on how to attend this exciting season.

LEWIS & TOLKIEN Brings Literary Legends To The Stage In Calgary
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2025

Fire Exit Theatre and Hit & Myth Productions will co-present the Canadian premiere of Lewis & Tolkien by Dean Batali, an intimate new play that explores the profound and complex friendship between two of the 20th century’s most beloved authors.

LORD OF THE RINGS Comes to the Auditorium in Chicago With 238 Piece Orchestra
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2025

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, In Concert, is coming to Chicago's landmark, The Auditorium. Howard Shore's Academy and Grammy Award-winning score will be presented live, in concert.

GUYS AND DOLLS, Return of SOMETHING ROTTEN & More Set For Stratford 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2025

The Stratford Festival has announced its 2026 season, which will be the final year under the inspired leadership of Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino. Learn more about the lineup here!

Lord of the Rings Opera Recording Available for Pre-Order, Release Set for September
by Joshua Wright - May 5, 2025

The Lord of the Rings opera by Paul Corfield Godfrey, approved by the Tolkien Estate, is now available for pre-order. The 15-CD set features over 17 hours of music and will release on September 5, 2025.

THE HOBBIT Extends at Arden Children's Theatre to June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2025

Current Arden Children’s Theatre production, The Hobbit, has extended for four additional performances. Learn more about The Hobbit and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Watch the Trailer For THE HOBBIT at Arden Theatre Company
by Michael Major - Apr 15, 2025

Watch the new trailer video for The Hobbit at Arden Theatre Company. Our unlikely hero, Bilbo Baggins, would much rather be sitting in his cozy Hobbit Hole with a cup of tea and a plate of bacon and eggs.