News for Mar. 24, 2005

TORONTO (CP) - Canadian actors who are feverish to play
Frodo or gunning to be
Gandalf in the upcoming musical version of Lord of the Rings will get their shot at open auditions next month. "The ensemble of actors we engage for The Lord of the Rings will come from different backgrounds," producer Kevin Wallace said in a release. "The text requires classical actors; the songs demand a unique vocal style from the company." [
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