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Tony Award-winner BRENT CARVER as GANDALF leads a cast
of 55 in THE LORD OF THE RINGS
World Premiere The Princess of Wales Theatre, Toronto
Performances Begin February 2, 2006
Having auditioned 4000 actors over four months across
Canada, followed by in-depth recall auditions with
350, the creative team - led by Director Matthew
Warchus and Producer Kevin Wallace - has announced the
cast for the World Premiere production of THE LORD OF
THE RINGS.
Director Matthew Warchus said, "Following two years of
design, script and music pre-production, arriving at a
cast is a thrilling and auspicious moment. I am
particularly proud of the huge diversity of skill in
the company. Wonderful, experienced actors will be
working alongside acrobats, stilt-walkers and
outstanding singers, all pooling their talents to
bring this magical story alive on the stage. Given the
size of the show, this is bound to be the most
gruelling production process any of us has been
through, but when I look at this company, I am eager
to begin!
The multi-talented cast of 55 comes from across Canada
and from the United Kingdom.
In the role of the great wizard Gandalf, the creative
team has chosen one of Canada's greatest performers,
the internationally acclaimed Brent Carver. Mr. Carver
won a Tony Award as Best Actor for KISS OF THE SPIDER
WOMAN on Broadway and has performed on major stages
across North America in both classic and new plays.
"It is a great privilege and honour to have Brent
Carver leading our outstanding company of performers,"
Matthew Warchus said. "As one of the greatest actors
of his generation anywhere in the world, he has
demonstrated dazzling versatility and prowess on stage
and screen, in every genre from musicals to classic
plays. A long-time prince of Canadian theatre, he is
aptly suited to be the inspiring leader and father
figure to this dynamic young company. He is a unique
talent. He will refresh the role entirely. And he
exemplifies the guiding principal of this production:
to bring the most exciting creative talents to this
epic masterpiece and generate a thrilling new work of
art."
In the role of Frodo, the Ring-bearer, is the exciting
young British actor, James Loye.
"We are absolutely delighted that James Loye is
bringing his unique and charismatic talent to the role
of Frodo in the World Premiere production of THE LORD
OF THE RINGS," said Producer Kevin Wallace, "There is
an indefinable quality about James that sets him apart
as the actor fit to fulfill the momentous
responsibility of creating J.R.R. Tolkien's Frodo
Baggins on stage."
Playing the role of Gollum is Michael Therriault. A
star at the Stratford Festival, Mr. Therriault has
also been acclaimed for his musical theatre work,
winning a Dora Best Actor for THE PRODUCERS and
currently starring on Broadway in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF.
Director Matthew Warchus said, "It is obvious that
Gollum requires a physically virtuosic performance -
being such a darkly malformed creature. But at the
centre of the physicality must be superb acting;
capable of capturing the extraordinary emotion, the
tragedy and the unexpected warmth and comedy of this
character. Celebrated as one of Canada's greatest
leading actors, Michael has an intriguing originality,
an unusual intensity, and a powerful focus that makes
him a very exciting choice as Frodo's 'shadow' - the
tormented and pitifully corrupted hobbit, Gollum. As
with all the principals, Michael has been cast not
least for his ability to bring this celebrated role
alive on stage in a new, fresh and exciting way. It is
thrilling to have him in the company".
Evan Buliung plays Aragorn, the king-in-waiting. A
Shaw and Stratford favourite, Mr. Buliung has
performed in a variety of the classics.
In the role of the wizard Saruman, the leader of the
White Council corrupted by his lust for the Ring, is
Richard McMillan, who returns to The Princess of Wales
Theatre where he originated the role of Scar in the
Canadian Premiere production of Disney's THE LION
KING.
Peter Howe plays Sam, Frodo's faithful friend. Mr.
Howe was discovered by THE LORD OF THE RINGS creative
team in London after he wrote to THE LORD OF THE RINGS
London production office requesting an audition. He
makes his professional stage debut in the role of
Samwise Gamgee.
Canadian Dylan Roberts is Merry and Irishman Owen
Sharpe is Pippin. "We made a particularly extensive
search for two young actors with the wit, mischief,
humour and personality to portray Frodo's cousins,
Merry and Pippin, that finally led us to Dylan Roberts
(Merry) and Owen Sharpe (Pippin). They are a fantastic
pair," added Producer Kevin Wallace.
Gabriel Burrafato is Legolas. Mr. Burrafato has an
impressive list of musical theatre credits and was
most recently seen at The Princess of Wales Theatre in
Hal Prince's 25th anniversary touring production of
EVITA.
Dion Johnstone is Boromir. Originally from Vancouver,
where he has performed in award-winning productions,
Mr. Johnstone has been a member of the Stratford
Festival for many years.
In the role of Arwen, daughter of Elrond, is Carly
Street. "We were really struck by the acting talent of
Carly Street, who did a dazzling audition as Arwen,"
says Kevin Wallace.
Victor A. Young plays Elrond, Kerry Dorey is Théoden
and Kristin Galer plays Rosie.
The ensemble consists of: Greg Armstrong-Morris, Joel
Benson, Alexandra Bonnet, Brent Buchanan, Matt
Cassidy, Mike Cota, Susan Dunstan, Joe Eigo, Josh
Epstein, Omar Forrest, Matthew Gagnon, Nicholas
Gede-Lange, Don Gough, Graeme Guthrie, Colin Heath,
Peter Huck, Chilina Kennedy, Krystal Kiran Garib,
Bryce Kulak, Monique Lund, Shannon Lynch, Ayrin
Mackie, Colin Maier, Patrick McManus, Tyler Murree,
Philip Nero, Danny Pathan, Sean C. Robertson, Louise
St. Cyr, Vincent Tong, Peter Van Gestel, Fraser
Walters, Sanders Whiting and Shawn Wright.
The roles of Galadriel, Gimli and Bilbo have yet to be
cast and will be announced at a later date.
Performances will begin February 2, 2006 at the
2,000-seat Princess of Wales Theatre. The gala opening
performance will be on March 23, 2006.
KEVIN WALLACE and SAUL ZAENTZ
in association with DAVID & ED MIRVISH, and MICHAEL
COHL present
THE LORD OF THE RINGS
Book and Lyrics by
SHAUN McKENNA
and MATTHEW WARCHUS
Music by
A.R. RAHMAN
VÄRTTINÄ
with CHRISTOPHER NIGHTINGALE.
Set and Costume Design by ROB HOWELL
Lighting Design by PAUL PYANT
Sound Design by SIMON BAKER for AUTOGRAPH
Moving Image Design by THE GRAY CIRCLE
Illusions Direction by PAUL KIEVE
Tolkien Creative Consultation by LAURIE BATTLE
Musical Supervision by CHRISTOPHER NIGHTINGALE
Orchestrations CHRISTOPHER NIGHTINGALE, A.R. RAHMAN
and VÄRTTINÄ
Choreographed by PETER DARLING
Directed by MATTHEW WARCHUS
A KEVIN WALLACE LIMITED PRODUCTION.
Based on the Lord of the Rings trilogy of books by
J.R.R. Tolkien. Written and produced under license
from The Saul Zaentz Company d/b/a Tolkien Enterprises
(SZC). THE LORD OF THE RINGS and the names of the
characters, events, items & places therein are
trademarks or registered trademarks of SZC and are
used under license. All rights reserved. © Kevin
Wallace Limited 2005.
THE LORD OF THE RINGS
Performances begin February 2, 2006
The Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King Street West,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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