LOTR Musical? Rubbish.


	LOTR Musical? Rubbish.

CrazyRedHead

6-20-2007 9:44 PM

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6-21-2007 1:40 AM

coconutshell

One of my friends auditioned for an elf role when they were casting the show in Toronto. He didn't get any elf ears.

Most of the reviews were that the show was too long and dragged...pity. Maybe it would have been a bit more interesting if it was play?

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