The Original Theatrical Epic THE LORD OF THE RINGS arrives on stage in Toronto on February 2, 2006.

Playbill readers get a first look with access to exclusive video footage highlighting how the most massive theatrical production ever mounted was developed for the stage.

The documentary tracks the three years that were spent in research and development of the production including interviews and comments from Director Matthew Warchus and Designer Rob Howell.

As a truly international collaboration, THE LORD OF THE RINGS documentary features footage filmed in London, England, Helsinki, Finland and Chennai, India. On stage the production will feature an ensemble of over 70 actors, singers and musicians.

Part two of the documentary features Composers A.R. RAHMAN and VÄRTINNÄ, along with musical supervisor CHRISTOPHER NIGHTINGALE, discuss their inspiration and style of writing while producer KEVIN WALLACE talks about the power of live theatre.

For more info on THE LORD OF THE RINGS visit http://www.lotr.com

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A Kevin Wallace Limited Production, THE LORD OF THE RINGS has book and lyrics by Shaun McKenna and Matthew Warchus, and a score by India's most popular composer A.R. Rahman and the renowned Finnish group Värttinä, collaborating with Christopher Nightingale.

THE LORD OF THE RINGS is presented by Kevin Wallace and Saul Zaentz in association with David & Ed Mirvish and Michael Cohl.

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

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