THE LORD OF THE RINGS – A MUSICAL TALE
Based on the books by J.R.R. Tolkien
Book and Lyrics by Shaun McKenna and Matthew Warchus
Music by A.R. Rahman, Värttinä, and Christopher Nightingale | Directed by Paul Hart
July 19 – September 1, 2024
The Yard
Journey to the magical realms of Middle-earth as J.R.R. Tolkien’s trilogy of books are brought to the stage in a US premiere musical.
As the Hobbits celebrate Bilbo Baggins’ eleventy-first birthday in the Shire, he gifts his nephew Frodo his most precious belonging—a gold ring. This fateful moment launches Frodo on a legendary and perilous quest across Middle-earth to the darkest realms of Mordor, to vanquish evil with his loyal Fellowship. This theatrical event celebrates the magical world of Middle-earth, making for an unforgettable experience for longtime fans and newcomers alike.
“Sharing the Watermill’s wonderful expression of The Lord of the Rings on stage with audiences across the globe beginning this summer in Chicago, with the US premiere of Paul Hart’s and Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s collaborative re-imagining, is a dream come true for all of us at Middle-earth Enterprises,” says Fredrica Drotos, of Middle-earth Enterprises.
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July 19th @ 7:00 pm
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- July 19th @ 7:00 pm
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- September 1st @ 2:00 pm
Time
7:00 pm
Event Venue
Address
800 E. Grand Avenue,
Chicago, IL 60611