Michael Therriault News

Performances of the London production of The Lord of the Rings, the Tolkien-based musical now in previews, have been halted for a few days due to a stage accident.

Wicked is snubbed by the Olivier Award panel, Elaine Paige gives us her Drowsy Chaperone, Connie extends for another year and Little Shop transfers!

Casting is complete for upcoming London production of The Lord of the Rings, which opens at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on June 19th, 2007

The critically lambasted LORD OF THE RINGS walked off with 7 Dora awards (named for Dora Mavor Moore) handed out Monday June 26 at Toronto's Winter Garden Theatre.

Lord of the Rings, at 15, racked up the most Dora Awards nominations; the awards celebrating Toronto Theatre will be presented on June 2nd

A magical physical production is undercut by script that tries to cram too much material into one show. * * * (out of 5)

On August 2, participants in the 'First Family Nights' saw Fiddler on the Roof and met Harvey Fierstein for a talkback.

Complete casting announced for the show which is to begin performances in February 2006.