J.R.R. Tolkien News

Handsome Brad and Cherry Pitz are set to present The Fellowship of the G-String - A Hotsy Totsy Burlesque Tribute to Lord of the Rings at The Slipper Room, 167 Orchard Street, NYC, on Thursday, June 9, 2022. Admission is $25. Tickets are pre-sold and have reserved seating. For tickets go to:  www.slipperroom.com. Doors 7:00 / Show at 8:00 PM. For more information about Hotsy Totsy burlesque, visit www.hotsytotsyburlesque.com. The Slipper Room is 21+

Performing Arts Houston will welcome back Neil Gaiman to Jones Hall on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at 8:00 PM.

First Stage has announced their 2022/23 season. The full season kicks off in October at the Marcus Center’s Todd Wehr Theater with the fun world premiere musical ARTHUR AND FRIENDS MAKE A MUSICAL! written by First Stage Resident Playwright John Maclay (THE LEGEND OF ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS), with music and lyrics by Brett Ryback.

Nashville's Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) today announces its non-Broadway programming lineup for 2022-23, including the launch of new series for dance, theater, and family presentations as well as the return of its Cabaret On Stage series, co-presented with Studio Tenn.

North Coast Rep presents AN EVENING WITH C.S. LEWIS starring David Payne.  The year is 1962 and C.S. Lewis, the famous British author, is hosting a group of American writers at his home near Oxford. They are about to experience a captivating evening with a man whose engaging conversation and spontaneous humor made him one of the great raconteurs of his day.

Rescheduled from earlier this year, An Evening with C.S. Lewis – starring David Payne – will be a captivating performance for C.S. Lewis fans at Overture Center's Playhouse Theater on Friday, April 8 at 8 p.m., Saturday, April 9 at 4 p.m. and Sunday, April 10 at 2 p.m.

North Coast Rep presents AN EVENING WITH C.S. LEWIS starring David Payne. The year is 1962 and C.S. Lewis, the famous British author, is hosting a group of American writers at his home near Oxford. They are about to experience a captivating evening with a man whose engaging conversation and spontaneous humor made him one of the great raconteurs of his day.

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.

Yip is best known for his work directing popular genre content including Hunters, Preacher, Utopia (Channel 4) and Doctor Who, and has recently directed episodes of Amazon Studios’ upcoming epic fantasy series, The Wheel of Time.