The Hobbit ™
by Dean Burry, based on the book by J.R.R. Tolkien
May 31 – June 2, 2024
Harbourfront Centre Theatre | 231 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8
Originally commissioned and premiered by the Canadian Children’s Opera Company in 2004, and remounted in 2016, the CCOC is proud to announce the return of Dean Burry’s critically acclaimed opera The Hobbit to the stage this season!
This fast-paced adaptation of Tolkien’s classic children’s novel will be performed with a cast of over 100 children and youth, and accompanied by a chamber orchestra.
Join Bilbo on his adventure with Gandalf and his Dwarven friends, as they seek to outwit Elves, Goblins, wolves, and spiders alike in their quest to restore the Dwarf-king Thorin Oakenshield to his throne. There will be riddles in the dark, a mysterious ring, and a terrifying Dragon, Smaug, awaiting these characters as they embark on this epic journey.
Suitable for all ages.
Performance and Ticket Information
Duration: Approximately 85 minutes without intermission.
School Previews
May 31, 2024 – 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Public Performances
May 31, 2024 – 7:30 p.m. Opening Night
June 1, 2024 – 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
June 2, 2024 – 3 p.m.
Casting will be made available in mid-February 2024.
Tickets
Public Performances: Adult – $40 + HST | Senior – $30 + HST | Youth (18 and under)/Arts Worker/School & Youth Community Groups – $25 + HST
School & Youth Community Groups which serve young people (music schools, children’s choirs, etc.) are eligible to purchase group tickets (minimum of 10) to public performances with each youth ticket costing $25 + HST. The CCOC is pleased to provide one complimentary adult ticket for a teacher/chaperone for every 10 youth School & Community Group tickets purchased. Additional chaperone tickets can be purchased for $25 per teacher/chaperone. All youth tickets must be used by young people 18 and younger.
Student Previews (School groups only): $14 + HST
The CCOC is pleased to provide one complimentary adult ticket for a teacher/chaperone for every 5 students booked at our Student Preview performances. Additional chaperone tickets can be purchased for $14 + HST per teacher/chaperone.
For more information regarding student group tickets and to reserve your tickets for the school previews, please contact the Harbourfront Centre Theatre’s Box Office at 416-973-4000 and choose option #1 | tickets@harbourfrontcentre.com. Please note that the Harbourfront Centre Box Office is open Wednesday to Friday, from noon until 6 p.m.
The opera THE HOBBIT. presented in this production was adapted by Dean Burry from the book entitled THE HOBBIT by J. R. R. Tolkien, under license from Middle-earth Enterprises, LLC, © 2004. All rights reserved. No part of the opera may be performed, photographed, recorded, or reproduced in any form except with the consent of Middle-earth Enterprises.
The Hobbit Supporters AND PARTNERS
Production – Major Supporters
organizational partners
DEAN BURRY
Composer
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Allison Grant
Director & Choreographer
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TERI DUNN
Julia Tribe
Set & Costume Designer
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