The
spectacular three-year journey to bring J.R.R. Tolkien's
The Lord of the Rings to the stage is complete,
marking the first time in theatre history the trilogy has
been performed in three consecutive years. Congratulations
to everyone involved, but especially adaptor Blake Bowden,
director Gina Cerimele-Mechley, and Clear Stage artistic
director Troy Bausch for bringing this vision to life.
But above all, the cast and crew of THE RETURN OF THE KING
thank you, the audience, for your support as we complete
this epic quest.
THE
REVIEWS ARE IN!
CityBeat
says, "...imaginatively eyepopping!" (read
the review)
The Cincinnati Enquirer calls it, "...the
most successful and polished of the three [Lord of the Ring]
stage productions." (read
the review)
And read the raves from actual audience
members!
PHOTOS!
• Explore behind
the scenes as the cast and crew rehearse.
• See amazing photos
of the production itself.
NEWS! Return
of the King's Aretta Baumgartner has
been nominated for a CityBeat Cincinnati Entertainment
Award for her amazing performance as Gollum in
last years' production of The Two Towers! Click
here to cast your vote!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Gina Cerimele-Mechley (Director) and Blake Bowden
(Adaptor) have been nominated for a 2004 Governor's
Award for the Arts in Ohio. Gina was nominated for outstanding
ARTS IN EDUCATION. Blake was nominated for INDIVIDUAL ARTIST
for his work on THE LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy. To learn
more about the nomination or to submit a letter of support,
visit
the Ohio Arts Council online.
All sorts of news on the cast and crew
is now available in the News section.
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