Hi I just saw your post about the rock operas and stuff could you post links and tips?? I’d be so so grateful <3
Since you asked about "the" rock operas, I assume you're interested in the Silmarillion rock operas. For other rock operas & other Silmarillion musicals, check out @quixoticanarchy's posts here and here. @sewn-with-lilies-fair has created an adaptation directory for all Tolkien adaptations - stage and otherwise - here.
And now, the Silmarillion rock operas (coincidentally, all of them are Russian):
Finrod Zong / Finrod, the Rock Opera
Финрод is based on the tale of Beren and Lúthien as featured in J. R. R. Tolkien's Lay of Leithian and the Silmarillion. It ends after Lúthien defeats Sauron and frees Beren.
Here's a trailer of the current production:
I'd recommend watching the 2014 staged concert first; it's my favourite, and there are English and Spanish subtitles available.
If you're feeling adventurous, you can check out the original Финрод-Зонг from 2001 here (English subtitles available) & a full recording of the current production here.
Here are the original Финрод-Зонг lyrics, transliteration, and translation by @cycas; they don't match the current version though. Here's my full playlist for this show, all videos in chronological order (not meant for first-time watchers, though). There's a cast recording from 2008 available; it can be found in the Tolkien adaptation directory linked above.
VK: Финрод page ; general pages for Moscow and St Petersburg (lots of pictures!)
Theatre Portal: VK & Instagram
Лэ о Лэйтиан is another rock opera based on the tale of Beren and Lúthien; however, it features the FULL story!
There's no full free recording of the show available, but you can purchase a recording from either VK or Boosty; links below. In case you happen to be free tonight (6 July), you can join a stream of the show at 7pm EDT! Message me for details. Here is my playlist for the show (not yet in chronological order), and here's the song everyone's raving about.
Four absolute legends, @sewn-with-lilies-fair, @quixoticanarchy, @nereb-and-dungalef, and @warthoong have translated the entire show into English: here is the most recent version (which has also been published by the Leithian creative team!!).
VK (lots of pictures, clips, and info; if you happen to live in Russia, you can become a donor and support the production. You'll get exclusive access to photos from behind the scenes, new costumes, and other fun things)
Boosty (if you don't live in Russia, you can support them here! You can purchase two full recordings (November 2021 and June 2022) here; advice on how to do that))
Сказание о Берене и Лютиэн
aka the Beren and Lúthien equestrian musical. It's a horse stunt musical based on - the tale of Beren and Lúthien, and just as amazing as it sounds.
They borrowed one song from Finrod Zong (you can't do better than perfection, after all):
I don't know overly much about this show, but I can tell you this much: it has three acts à 35 minutes, includes the Dagor Bragollach, and is recommended for audiences 16+. Feel free to check out their YouTube channel and especially their VK pages for more clips and pictures. There's no full recording, only a concert performance of the songs. According to the director, there are definite plans for an English translation of the songs.
VK: KSK Remmirath (most content), separate page for the musical, Oleg Rudsky (director, Finrod)
I'm definitely not an expert on this one, but you can find the theatre's page here. Here is a full recording (in Russian, without subtitles). They're planning a Gondolin musical!
Feel free to message me (or send another ask) if you have further questions, especially regarding the stream I mentioned, Boosty, and full recordings of Lay of Leithian. I'm more than happy to talk about any and all Tolkien stage adaptations 💚 Check out my tags for more content!
IMPORTANT: This is not meant to be a masterpost. The information presented here is incomplete and the summaries very basic.
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