Our Sponsor Sideshow Send us News
Lord of the Rings Tolkien
Search Tolkien
Lord of The RingsTheOneRing.net - Forged By And For Fans Of JRR Tolkien
Lord of The Rings Serving Middle-Earth Since The First Age

Lord of the Rings Movie News - J.R.R. Tolkien

  Main Index   Search Posts   Who's Online   Log in
The One Ring Forums: Off Topic: TORn Moots & Other Events:
Moot in DC when King Lear (with Sir Ian McKellan!) Comes to Town??

JRandomRohirrim
Rohan


Mar 20 2007, 7:14pm

Post #1 of 17 (1577 views)
Shortcut
Moot in DC when King Lear (with Sir Ian McKellan!) Comes to Town?? Can't Post

Sometime later this year, Sir Ian McKellan will star in King Lear in the states, including in Washington, DC. I'm trying to find out when he'll be there. But when he comes, should we try to have a moot around seeing King Lear? He'll be amazing, and I know I can't go to England to see him...

Boycott New Line!
http://www.boycottnewline.com


greendragon
Sr. Staff


Mar 20 2007, 8:10pm

Post #2 of 17 (1261 views)
Shortcut
Already going in the UK.... *tries not to be smug* [In reply to] Can't Post

Just kidding - I think sibs should definitely get together to see Sir Ian as Lear. I'm going in June to see the matinee of 'The Seagull' and the evening show of 'Lear' in Stratford - so I get to see both his performances! I saw him when he was in panto at the Old Vic, too. I used to work in props for the RSC and still have a few friends backstage so I might even see if I can worm my way backstage to meet him - either that or go to the pub where I know all the actors hang out and hope to run into him! Wink

Hope you get to go - it will definitely be worth it!

'There are older and fouler things than orcs in the deep places of my fridge...'


CAhobbit
Rohan


Mar 20 2007, 8:34pm

Post #3 of 17 (1211 views)
Shortcut
Oooo exciting... [In reply to] Can't Post

I'm all the way on the 'other' coast so I couldn't attend but it looks like he'll be in L.A. in late October!! I'll have to check that out when a theatre is announced.

Do not meddle in the affairs of hobbits for we can bite your kneecaps off!



CAhobbit's flickr page

CAhobbit's myspace


sherlock
Gondor

Mar 21 2007, 2:55pm

Post #4 of 17 (1187 views)
Shortcut
I'd definitely be interested! [In reply to] Can't Post

Keep us posted.


Radhruin
Rohan


Mar 22 2007, 6:45am

Post #5 of 17 (1220 views)
Shortcut
I heard it was to be at the Guthrie [In reply to] Can't Post

In Minneapolis too, although their website does not reflect this. Has anyone heard any more news about the tour? I would very much be interested in seeing it, and it would be fun to meet any Minnesota area 'sibs too. The Star Tribune says as of March 19th that LA and NY are the only other stops. Hmmmm. Very curious. Any other Minnesotans out there that are closer to the metro area that have heard news?

"Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth."
~Oscar Wilde


JRandomRohirrim
Rohan


Mar 22 2007, 12:17pm

Post #6 of 17 (1221 views)
Shortcut
US Tour [In reply to] Can't Post

I've seen more info about Minneapolis than the other two stops - no clue about the dates in
New York or Washington.

I hope Washington isn't an error. It's only about a 4 hour drive and I can usually get free crash space in the area.

Boycott New Line!
http://www.boycottnewline.com


Magpie
Immortal


Mar 22 2007, 12:33pm

Post #7 of 17 (1216 views)
Shortcut
Minneapolis... [In reply to] Can't Post

The information was revealed in an article in the StarTribune. You'll need to register to read it but the I copied out all the pertinent information and sent it to spymaster so you won't find anything in the article on the Strib's site that wasn't on the home page here. I'll try to watch out for anything else and let you know in this thread if I find it.

There are four TORnsibs in the Minneapolis area that I know of. One lives a few hours out of town, the other in a suburb (Hobbitlove nee HobbitLoveR*M-e and Hob's hub, ordinaryHobbit) and I am a City Southie. There are sibs in Wisconsin and the Chicago area, as well.

If anyone is considering coming to Minneapolis from a ways away... they might also consider side trips to Marquette University for their Tolkien Collection (although I'm not sure how available it is... one should definitely check into that before dropping by) and/or the Wade Center at Wheaton College which has Tolkien's desk (along with C.S. Lewis' wardrobe and writing desk and Pauline Baynes' original map of Narnia) and an archivist who's a big Tolkien fan.





Radhruin
Rohan


Mar 22 2007, 4:09pm

Post #8 of 17 (1215 views)
Shortcut
Thanks. [In reply to] Can't Post

I've been to Milwaukee several times to visit a friend in the last couple of years, and am very disappointed I've never been able to make it to Marquette. Someday. Good to hear about 'sibs in the area. I live about 2 hours out of the metro area. Looking forward to hearing more about the tour.

"Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth."
~Oscar Wilde


ringhead91
Rivendell


Mar 23 2007, 9:04pm

Post #9 of 17 (1195 views)
Shortcut
great idea! {NT} [In reply to] Can't Post

 

The Road goes ever on and on
Down from the door where it began.
Now far ahead the Road has gone,
And I must follow, if I can,
Pursuing it with eager feet,
Until it joins some larger way
Where many paths and errands meet.
And whither then? I cannot say.



deej
Tol Eressea


Mar 25 2007, 2:31am

Post #10 of 17 (1198 views)
Shortcut
Atlanta usually has cheap airfare to DC [In reply to] Can't Post

If I can get tickets, I will definitely be there!

Sincerely, deej - The Artist Formerly Known as djdeathskiss

Atlanta Woot! Moot 2007 - Join us Labor Day weekend; go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atlanta_woot_moot/


deej
Tol Eressea


Mar 26 2007, 7:51am

Post #11 of 17 (1195 views)
Shortcut
Tickets for Minneapolis go on sale July 22 [In reply to] Can't Post

And it looks like the performances are Oct. 5-14th. So maybe D.C and New York are right after?

Sincerely, deej - The Artist Formerly Known as djdeathskiss

Atlanta Woot! Moot 2007 - Join us Labor Day weekend; go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atlanta_woot_moot/


deej
Tol Eressea


Mar 26 2007, 7:55am

Post #12 of 17 (1181 views)
Shortcut
...and here is some info on the New York performances: [In reply to] Can't Post

http://www.bam.org/

Sincerely, deej - The Artist Formerly Known as djdeathskiss

Atlanta Woot! Moot 2007 - Join us Labor Day weekend; go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atlanta_woot_moot/


a.s.
Valinor


Mar 28 2007, 11:19am

Post #13 of 17 (1196 views)
Shortcut
DC looks like a misprint [In reply to] Can't Post

According to information here and on his website, the three cities are NY, Minneapolis, and LA.

They will then travel to the U.S., where they will play at Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Harvey Theatre in New York City from 6-30 September, the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis (5-14 October), and UCLA’s Royce Hall in Los Angeles (19-28 October).

Darn, since DC is only 3 hours from me...

a.s.

"an seileachan"

Some say once you're gone, you're gone forever, and some say you're gonna come back.
Some say you rest in the arms of the Savior if sinful ways you lack.
Some say that they're coming back in a garden, bunch of carrots and little sweet peas.
I think I'll just let the mystery be.
~~~~Iris DeMent


JRandomRohirrim
Rohan


Mar 28 2007, 12:17pm

Post #14 of 17 (1189 views)
Shortcut
Damn! [In reply to] Can't Post

Should have known it would be on the West Coast...

Thanks for passing that along.

Boycott New Line!
http://www.boycottnewline.com


deej
Tol Eressea


Mar 30 2007, 1:35am

Post #15 of 17 (1177 views)
Shortcut
Too bad. [In reply to] Can't Post

D.C. would have been great. Guess that means i'll be going to Minnesota in October!

Sincerely, deej - The Artist Formerly Known as djdeathskiss

Atlanta Woot! Moot 2007 - Join us Labor Day weekend; go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atlanta_woot_moot/


bluepilgrim
Registered User

Mar 30 2007, 8:36pm

Post #16 of 17 (1224 views)
Shortcut
Sorry to hear... [In reply to] Can't Post

that he's not coming to DC. But those of you in and near the area - come join our group

DC Ringers: The Fellowship of the Beltway

http://lotr.meetup.com/5

or

http://groups.yahoo.com/5


We're going to the Trilogy Festival in Arlington en masse. Always a good time. Newbies most welcome!


Annael
Immortal


Jun 1 2007, 2:30pm

Post #17 of 17 (1398 views)
Shortcut
and LA [In reply to] Can't Post

is still quite a trek for us on the northern edge of the West Coast. Why can't they come to Seattle? It's a huge town for theater - more live theaters here than in LA or SF, believe it or not - only NY beats it!



NARF and member of Deplorable Cultus since 1967

 
 

Search for (options) Powered by Gossamer Forum v.1.2.3

home | advertising | contact us | back to top | search news | join list | Content Rating

This site is maintained and updated by fans of The Lord of the Rings, and is in no way affiliated with Tolkien Enterprises or the Tolkien Estate. We in no way claim the artwork displayed to be our own. Copyrights and trademarks for the books, films, articles, and other promotional materials are held by their respective owners and their use is allowed under the fair use clause of the Copyright Law. Design and original photography however are copyright © 1999-2012 TheOneRing.net. Binary hosting provided by Nexcess.net

Do not follow this link, or your host will be blocked from this site. This is a spider trap.