J.R.R. Tolkien News

The actor spoke on this morning's episode of BBC Radio 4's Today, where he said he 'doesn't have much to prove anymore' but 'one of the few areas left' that he hasn't explored yet is performing in a musical.

An Evening with C.S. Lewis – starring David Payne – will be a captivating evening for C.S. Lewis fans at Overture Center's Playhouse Theater on Friday, Jan. 14 at 8 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 15 at 4 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 16 at 2 p.m.

Literature to Life is partnering with Dominican Artists Collective, Dominican Writers Association, and XCLSV Events to present WAO–UNA TERTULIA, a gathering to share ideas and talents centered around Dominican culture, artists, and voices.

Presented by Fellowship for Performing Arts, The Most Reluctant Convert: The Untold Story of C.S. Lewis is a new film tracing the spiritual journey of renowned author of The Chronicles of Narnia. The new biopic, directed by double-Emmy and double-BAFTA Award-winning filmmaker Norman Stone , stars Max McLean and Nicholas Ralph. 

Emery Entertainment, Inc. presents An Evening With C.S. Lewis at Shea’s 710 Theatre on January 29 at 4:00PM and 8:00PM. Tickets are $59 and go on sale November 15 at 10:00AM. Tickets may be purchased www.sheas.org. Groups of ten or more call Mary Oshei at 716-829-1153.

The cast of the film includes David Gang, Richard Harrington, Amy Alexander, and Michael Ward. The film is based on the hit U.S. play C.S. Lewis on Stage: The Most Reluctant Convert. Adapted by and starring Max McLean (Mark’s Gospel – Jeff Award, The Screwtape Letters). Watch the trailer for the new film now!

Emery Entertainment, Inc. and The Bushnell present acclaimed actor David Payne in AN EVENING WITH C.S. LEWIS at the The Bushnell, November 13, 2021 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $60 and are on sale now.

Next summer at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, experience The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in Concert and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert with The Cleveland Orchestra!

International acting treasure Ian McKellen brings his wildly popular one-man show to home audiences. In this 152-minute production, the 82-year-old performer reprises many of his award-winning roles and shares anecdotes.

“The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” explores and expands the untold story behind the fortress of Helm’s Deep, delving into the life and bloodsoaked times of one of Middle-earth’s most legendary figures; the mighty King of Rohan - Helm Hammerhand.

Now on stage, Ulvedalene is transformed into Tolkien's magical world Middle Earth, filled with hobbits, an evil dragon, enormous trolls, elves and lots of family-friendly action.

Brändström is an International Emmy Award®-nominee for Julie, chevalier de Maupin. She has also directed over 30 feature films, mini-series, and movies-of-the-week including episodes of The Man in the High Castle, Outlander, The Witcher and the upcoming series Jupiter’s Legacy.

Quentin Garzon is back with another video, this time taking on 'Tuonela, Swan of Beauty', a song from an original Finnish Musical called Kalevala. He is joined by Madison Claire Parks and Natalie Toro.

Due to COVID-19, The Hobbit in Ulvedalene has been postponed and will now premiere on May 21, 2021. 

Amazon Studios today announces twenty additional cast members joining the ensemble cast of the Amazon Original series based on the iconic The Lord of the Rings novels by J.R.R. Tolkien.

The Royal Society of Literature (RSL), the charity that represents the voice of literature in the UK, has today in celebration of its 200th birthday announced RSL 200, a five-year festival launched with a series of major new initiatives and 60 new appointments championing the great diversity of writing and writers in the UK.

Due to COVID-19, The Hobbit in Ulvedalene has been postponed and will now premiere on May 21, 2021. 

Author C.W. Holcomb has announced the promotion of epic fantasy, Chaos: Worlds Beyond. For fans of C.S. Lewis, J.R.R Tolkien, and Raymond. E. Feist. Amid the power struggle for a vast Empire, a young boy is swept along with a Tribe of fearless warriors on their Quest to the Mystical uncharted Crimson World!

Currently, on the Los Angeles Opera website you can hear Rossini's 'The Barber of Seville.' Music Director James Conlon conducts baritone Rodion Pogossov as Figaro, mezzo-soprano Elizabeth DeShong as Rosina, and tenor René Barbera as Count Almaviva.

During its unplanned hiatus from public performances, LA Opera has created an extensive array of online programming under the banner LAO At Home.