Lord of the Rings (musical)
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Lord of the Rings is a stage musical with music by A. R. Rahman, Värttinä, and Christopher Nightingale, and lyrics and book by Shaun McKenna and Matthew Warchus, based on the novel of the same name by J. R. R. Tolkien. It is the most prominent of several theatre adaptations of the novel. Set in the world of Middle-earth, the musical tells the tale of a humble hobbit who is asked to play the hero and undertake a treacherous mission to destroy an evil, magic ring without being seduced by its power.
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Setting | Middle-earth |
Basis | The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien |
Premiere | March 23, 2006 (2006-03-23): Princess of Wales Theatre, Toronto |
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The musical was first performed in Toronto in 2006, before transferring to London's West End in June 2007 with a record £25 million budget. At that time, it was the most expensive stage production ever. The show closed one year later in July 2008, becoming one of the biggest commercial flops in West End history.[1]