"Great Performances! Outstanding Production! Great Theater!"

"There were some parts that were stellar, of Broadway caliber, a true pleasure to watch! I mean, I would have paid like 60 dollars or more to see them (like for LION KING or whatever they do in the big theater). Thanks for bringing this show to Cincinnati. We should all be proud of what Cincinnati can do!"

"The large Nazgul bird was GREAT!"

"Excellent performance! Thanks for a wonderful experience!"

"My praise to Sam and Faramir for wonderful performances. The fight scenes were nothing short of amazing, they left me wanting to come back so I could focus on every single detail. The costumes and puppets were phenomenal, and there’s a certain charm to the rolling steps. I particularly enjoyed Frodo’s Gollum-sequence, which was very well done."

"Pippin was super!"

"You are all geniuses!"

"Absolutely great!"

"Denathor was GREAT! I also liked Gollum, Gimli, Sam, Frodo, and Pippin."

"Amazing. Fantastic."

"I don’t go to plays very often because I think theater often misses the mark when it comes to emotions. But this was like a really good Disney story. … just like any good Disney, you pulled me in! You made me laugh when I really needed to … and then you made me cry. Part of it was the words, part of it was the acting, part of it was the music, part timing, but you all managed to hit the right EMOTIONAL BUTTONS at just the right moments. When I thought it was done, it wasn’t. And, at first I was mad, but then I saw why you kept going, because you raised the bar. And you kept raising it. And raising it. And it was a real challenge for me. Thank you for bringing me BACK to the theater and believing that theater can do what music does… or what Disney does. You are all beautiful. God bless you all for bringing this story TO LIFE. I can only think that Professor Tolkien would be pleased with the story that you told tonight. Oh, and tell your musician that his music was perfect! Absolutely perfect!"

"You rotten bastards you made me cry! Not once, but at LEAST 3 times. Damn you! Damn you all!"

"How did you find so many good looking AND talented people to do this show? The hobbits could market a fitness program. Frodo’s got ABS OF STEAL [sic], Sam’s got AWESOME PIPES – both legs and arms, and Merry and Pippin have GOT to be in great shape the way they run allover stage and fly thru the air! I want to come to your dressing room and just watch you all change clothes! Can I? Yummy, yummy show – you’re all tastey!"

"I’ve seen all three shows. This is by far the best for two reasons: all your hobbits are boys (and they’re the right size – where did you find so many little guys?) and you had just the right mix of battles and romance and love and friendship. When Theoden died, I was really sad. And after Gollum bit off Frodo’s finger I thought ok we’re done. But then I was so happy when Sam said, I don’t like this ending and there was the wedding and everyone came back together! The confetti was beautiful!!! The ending, the ending-ending at the end, was so wonderfully perfect. Frodo said this is how it has to end and he’s right! I was happy and sad and choked up and you all just made me so glad I came to see this show! Thank you, thank you!"

"Bravo!"

"This whole series has been remarkable – and each script better than the predecessor. This is a fine adaptation – and it helps that you have found your thematic focus on the notion of friendship. Congratulations to everyone involved on a superb piece of theatre – not to mention – IT WAS BEAUTIFUL!"

"Way to go CLEAR STAGE!"

"Outstanding work!"

"The use of the Horses was masterful and extremely believable. All of your Rowan [sic] people were perfect – rugged and earthy. The elfs [sic] were beautiful. Hobbits were cute. Gimli was hilarious – she’s just got perfect timing! The acting was spectacular! Gandalf’s orb reflects of fthe walls + provides a stunning effect"

"Yeah! Another wonderful production! New Company –YEAH!!! Congratulations and best of luck to you all and to CLEAR STAGE CINCINNATI!"

"I want to take the hobbits home in my pocket and make wild hobbit-love to them all."

"You have written and produced a great finale to the trilogy. The writing is tighter and the production quality is improved over the previous two. When I viewed it last evening with my mother, I was pleased to see it come together. …I believe those in attendance were very moved and pleased with the quality of your production. I had tears in my eyes!"

"Congratulations on your preview last night! You had a great crowd there, who obviously loved the show. I wish you all the best for your run over the next week! Please pass my congrats on to everyone."

"What a terrific experience I had this afternoon– I laughed, wept, rejoiced and grieved right along with all of the wonderful characters that the company brought to life. Sam’s performance moved me to tears both for his pain and helped to heal some of my own. The script evoked such a range of responses from me, I feel as if I lived a lifetime in one day. Cincinnati is a better place for having this play in it. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon of ‘fellowship’"