THE LORD OF THE RINGS musical returning as immersive experience in the UK
THE LORD OF THE RINGS musical returning as immersive experience in the UK
THE LORD OF THE RINGS musical returning as immersive experience in the UK #1
Posted: 3/2/23 at 1:50pm
The open-air production will be staged at the Watermill Theatre in Berkshire
I've been wondering why this show seemed to have fallen off the face of the Earth. This could be cool.
THE LORD OF THE RINGS musical returning as immersive experience in the UK #2
Posted: 3/2/23 at 2:10pm
I saw the show in both Toronto and London...once by choice, and once not.
I don't care for the story, but the design was something to be seen. I remember thinking that the only thing they cut between the two productions was they made the hobbit dance in the pub a 10 minute dance and not a 20 minute dance.
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/19/05
THE LORD OF THE RINGS musical returning as immersive experience in the UK #3
Posted: 3/2/23 at 3:35pm
The score and original orchestrations were quite good.
THE LORD OF THE RINGS musical returning as immersive experience in the UK #4
Posted: 3/2/23 at 5:57pm
I love the album but never got to see the show or even read the script.
THE LORD OF THE RINGS musical returning as immersive experience in the UK #5
Posted: 3/3/23 at 7:08pm
One of my biggest regrets is not seeing this in London. I’d give alot for a second chance. This sounds really small scale though.
Broadway Star Joined: 7/28/06
THE LORD OF THE RINGS musical returning as immersive experience in the UK #6
Posted: 3/3/23 at 9:55pm
One of my favorite musical experiences. I flew special to London from Chicago to see this bit of crazy and it was worth every penny. The score is so so lush. I would love it if they did it in concert but at this point Ill take what I can get, Putting this one on the calendar :)
THE LORD OF THE RINGS musical returning as immersive experience in the UK #7
Posted: 7/31/23 at 11:18am
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Posted: 7/31/23 at 11:19am
THE LORD OF THE RINGS musical returning as immersive experience in the UK #9
Posted: 7/31/23 at 11:21am
THE LORD OF THE RINGS musical returning as immersive experience in the UK #10
Posted: 7/31/23 at 11:39am
Source?
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/14/04
THE LORD OF THE RINGS musical returning as immersive experience in the UK #11
Posted: 7/31/23 at 11:55am
metropolis10111 said: "One of my favorite musical experiences. I flew special to London from Chicago to see this bit of crazy and it was worth every penny. The score is so so lush. I would love it if they did it in concert but at this point Ill take what I can get, Putting this one on the calendar :)"
I agree - I found the production to be quite thrilling, and the score is fantastic and very well suited for the source material. I've always wondered why this show hasn't had more of a life or even had a US production (to my knowledge). I think a reimagined production could elevate the score and give this show its due. If those pictures are legit, it looks promising.
THE LORD OF THE RINGS musical returning as immersive experience in the UK#12
Posted: 7/31/23 at 12:21pm
CATSNYrevival said: "Source?"
This tweet from Theatremania
EDIT: BWW now has an article with images & video
THE LORD OF THE RINGS musical returning as immersive experience in the UK#13
Posted: 7/31/23 at 1:06pm
Thanks!
THE LORD OF THE RINGS musical returning as immersive experience in the UK#14
Posted: 8/1/23 at 2:56am
I know there was a lot of criticism the first time around, but I'd sell a kidney to be able to see this
THE LORD OF THE RINGS musical returning as immersive experience in the UK#15
Posted: 8/1/23 at 9:30am
I also recall the premiere and there being much criticism and largely, collective shrugs. But I must say, this production looks fascinating. A more intimate telling of this story could have some serious legs.
THE LORD OF THE RINGS musical returning as immersive experience in the UK#16
Posted: 8/1/23 at 9:49am
What makes this immersive?
THE LORD OF THE RINGS musical returning as immersive experience in the UK#17
Posted: 8/1/23 at 10:03am
Chase Miller said: "What makes this immersive?"
Came here to ask the exact same question. Looks like just a smaller scale production. Do these producers think that just because the stage comes out into the audience, it’s “immersive”? Talk about a buzzword I’m tired of seeing.
THE LORD OF THE RINGS musical returning as immersive experience in the UK#18
Posted: 8/1/23 at 10:47am
The Watermill website describes the beginning and end of the show as being performed outside in the garden. I assume that is still the case and they just didn’t release photographs of those scenes. It does say in the event of bad weather the entire show will be performed in the theatre.
THE LORD OF THE RINGS musical returning as immersive experience in the UK#19
Posted: 8/1/23 at 10:53am
So… not immersive. Got it.
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/19/05
THE LORD OF THE RINGS musical returning as immersive experience in the UK#20
Posted: 8/1/23 at 11:20am
The original production had a preshow with hobbits and their fireflies playing throughout the orchestra seating. Was that immersive too?
(originally the preshow happened throughout the half hour, but was cut down to mere minutes for overtime reasons I believe)
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THE LORD OF THE RINGS musical returning as immersive experience in the UK#21
Posted: 8/1/23 at 11:59am
Tag said: "The original production had a preshow with hobbits and their fireflies playing throughout the orchestra seating. Was that immersive too?
(originally the preshow happened throughout the half hour, but was cut down to mere minutes for overtime reasons I believe)"
The more immersive aspect of the original production that I remember was during the second (brief) intermission, when Orcs suddenly appeared in various places throughout the fully lit house and scared the living **** out of people. I was in the mezzanine and distinctly remember hearing random screams from below and immediately thinking there was a terrorist or something (sign of the times). Just as the audience collectively realized it was just part of the show, the third act began with a big and unexpected boom. It was definitely an effective way to unnerve the audience for the home stretch.
THE LORD OF THE RINGS musical returning as immersive experience in the UK#22
Posted: 8/3/23 at 12:51am
Rentaholic2 said: "Tag said: "The original production had a preshow with hobbits and their fireflies playing throughout the orchestra seating. Was that immersive too?
(originally the preshow happened throughout the half hour, but was cut down to mere minutes for overtime reasons I believe)"
The more immersive aspect of the original production that I remember was during the second (brief) intermission, when Orcs suddenly appeared in various places throughout the fully lit house and scared the living **** out of people. I was in the mezzanine and distinctly remember hearing random screams from below and immediately thinking there was a terrorist or something (sign of the times). Just as the audience collectively realized it was just part of the show, the third act began with a big and unexpected boom. It was definitely an effective way to unnerve the audience for the home stretch."
Someone give me a time machine right now
THE LORD OF THE RINGS musical returning as immersive experience in the UK#23
Posted: 8/3/23 at 9:35am
Anyone know the runtime of this prod?
THE LORD OF THE RINGS musical returning as immersive experience in the UK#24
Posted: 8/3/23 at 6:11pm
What’s On Stage Review
Just one review, but it sounds lovely, I wish I could see it.
THE LORD OF THE RINGS musical returning as immersive experience in the UK#25
Posted: 8/4/23 at 10:33am
Rentaholic2 said: "Tag said: "The original production had a preshow with hobbits and their fireflies playing throughout the orchestra seating. Was that immersive too?
(originally the preshow happened throughout the half hour, but was cut down to mere minutes for overtime reasons I believe)"
The more immersive aspect of the original production that I remember was during the second (brief) intermission, when Orcs suddenly appeared in various places throughout the fully lit house and scared the living **** out of people. I was in the mezzanine and distinctly remember hearing random screams from below and immediately thinking there was a terrorist or something (sign of the times). Just as the audience collectively realized it was just part of the show, the third act began with a big and unexpected boom. It was definitely an effective way to unnerve the audience for the home stretch."
I also remember a story from Toronto that the very realistic Shelob puppet caused a panic in one orchestra theatre goer who started screaming and couldn't stop and had to be removed.
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