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[West End, 2022]
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[West End, 2007] [Replacement]
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Olivier Awards - 2008 - Best New Musical

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Video: THE LORD OF THE RINGS �" A MUSICAL TALE at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Chicago Shakespeare Theater is presenting The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale. Watch the trailer!
Detective Roy Grace Returns To The Theatre Royal Brighton Stage In PICTURE YOU DEAD UK Tour

Detective Roy Grace returns to Theatre Royal Brighton in March 2025. Don't miss this thrilling stage adaptation featuring Brighton's favorite detective in an all-new mystery.
Peter James' PICTURE YOU DEAD Will Embark on New UK Tour

Superintendent Roy Grace will be back on stage in early 2025 in a brand new major six-month UK tour – Picture You Dead – adapted from the UK's number one crime writer Peter James' bestselling novel..
THE LORD OF THE RINGS - A MUSICAL TALE Comes to Auckland in November

The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale will premiere in Middle-earth when this eagerly awaited production opens for a strictly limited season at The Civic, Auckland from November 5th.
THE LORD OF THE RINGS - A MUSICAL TALE to Transfer to New Zealand This Fall

Chicago Shakespeare Theater's upcoming production of The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale will transfer this fall to The Civic Theatre in Auckland, New Zealand.
Photos & Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for THE LORD OF THE RINGS - A MUSICAL TALE

See rehearsal photos and videos for The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
Fiona Hampton, Joseph Millson and Flora Spencer-Longhurst Will Lead THE FORSYTE SAGA World Premiere

Troupe and Park Theatre have announced initial casting for the world première of a new stage adaptation of John Galsworthy's seminal work, The Forsyte Saga.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater Reveals Cast of THE LORD OF THE RINGS - A MUSICAL TALE

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST)  has announced the cast and creative team of the highly anticipated The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale. Based on the books by J.R.R. Tolkien, this production comes to the stage in a US premiere production directed by Paul Hart, July 19–September 1, 2024 in The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare.
THE LORD OF THE RINGS - A Musical Tale to Have US Premiere This Summer

Paul Hart's production of THE LORD OF THE RINGS – A Musical Tale will make its U.S. Premiere this summer at The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Learn more about the show!
London Theatre Week - See over 50 Award-Winning Musicals and Plays with Tickets from £15, £25 or £35

London Theatre Week is the West End’s biggest promotion, giving you the chance to see over 50 amazing award-winning musicals and stunning plays with tickets from £15, £25 or £35
Photos: Go Inside the New King's Head Theatre

Executive Producer and Interim CEO Sofi Berenger, Chair of the Board James Seabright, and the whole team at the King’s Head Theatre have released new images of the new purpose built 200-seat theatre, now officially opened.
Tickets from £30 for EXHIBITIONISTS at the Brand New King's Head Theatre

A dazzling new comedy about love, sex, happiness and freedom set in the San Francisco art world. When ex-partners collide at an exhibition, sparks fly and their new boyfriends are caught in the blast, igniting a series of comic crises involving a road trip along the Pacific Coast Highway that leads them to a mysterious hotelier and new beginnings.
Review: EXHIBITIONISTS, King's Head Theatre

Exhibitionists is, regrettably, not a good play. That’s not to say, however, that it isn’t occasionally a lot of fun. Teetering on the edge of pure camp and exaggerated satire, this bewildering new comedy puts a gay and non-monogamous spin on the classic farce, as fiery exes come face to face at an art gallery.
Felicity Huffman Will Make Her UK Stage Debut in the Revival of HIR at the Park Theatre

​​​​​​​Multi award-winning actress Felicity Huffman, renowned for her roles in the 2005 film Transamerica and international hit television series Desperate Housewives, makes her UK stage debut in the revival of Hir, an explosive comedy by Taylor Mac opening at Park Theatre in 2024.
Cast and Creative Team Set for EXHIBITIONISTS World Premiere at King's Head Theatre

Full cast and creative team have been revealed for the world premiere of Exhibitionists by Shaun McKenna and Andrew Van Sickle, a dazzling new gay romantic comedy about love, sex, happiness and freedom set in the San Francisco art world.
King's Head Theatre Reveals Opening Date for New Venue and Details of Inaugural Season

The King's Head Theatre charity has announced it will open the first new production at its purpose built 200-seat theatre on 8 January 2024, with the world premiere of Exhibitionists by Shaun McKenna and Andrew Van Sickle.
Off-Broadway-Bound Musical MADDIE Will Play New York Theatre Festival This November

Bennett Theatricals has announced New York Theatre Festival’s presentation of new Off-Broadway bound musical, Maddie, which will play November 22nd (6:15PM), November 25th (4:30PM) and November 26th (1PM), part of NYTF WinterFest. 
WHODUNNIT [UNREHEARSED], THE FORSYTE SAGA, and More Come to the Park Theatre in 2024

Park Theatre has announced a plethora of new shows for 2024, including the third installment of their hugely popular Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] series and a two-part adaptation of The Forsyte Saga. 
THE LORD OF THE RINGS Musical Company Celebrates Bilbo and Frodo's Birthday, as The Show Sells Out at The Watermill Theatre

As the company celebrate Bilbo and Frodo Baggins' official birthdays, Artistic Director Paul Hart, Executive Director Claire Murray, and the whole team at Newbury's The Watermill Theatre have announced that their production of THE LORD OF THE RINGS has officially sold out. Learn more about the show here!
Photos & Video: First Look at Immersive THE LORD OF THE RINGS Musical at the Watermill Theatre

Get a first look at photos and video of The Lord of the Rings at the Watermill Theatre!

Shaun McKenna FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Shaun McKenna written?

Shaun McKenna has written 2 shows including Maddie (Lyricist), Lord of the Rings (Bookwriter/Lyricist).

What awards has Shaun McKenna been nominated for?

Shaun McKenna has been nominated for the Olivier Award for Best New Musical for "The Lord Of The Rings."

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