Les Midge: An Unexpected Musical of Hobbit Proportions
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The story of The Hobbit, set to the music of Les Miserables! Comedic, smart, and brilliant, complete with beards and Middle Earth grit.
Backers: 15
Average Pledge Per Backer: $27
Funded: $407 of $400
Dates: Apr 27th -> Jun 26th (60 days)
Project By: Turning Tydes Theatre Company
Backers: 15
Average Pledge Per Backer: $27
Funded: $407 of $400
Dates: Apr 27th -> Jun 26th (60 days)
Project By: Turning Tydes Theatre Company
$407
current pledge level
Last Updated: June 26 @ 20:30 -0400 GMT
101%
of goal
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Latest News
New Showtimes and Ticket link! 
June 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We got new showtimes, so I thought I would share if anyone is local and wants to buy tickets :) Thanks for your support! (Read More)
Promo Pictures! (cont.)
June 16th - via: kickstarter.com
We had a photo shoot awhile back, and here are some of the pictures we are promoting! (Read More)
Promo Pictures! (cont)
June 16th - via: kickstarter.com
We had a photo shoot awhile back, and here are some of the pictures we are promoting! (Read More)
Promo Pictures!
June 16th - via: kickstarter.com
We had a photo shoot awhile back, and here are some of the pictures we are promoting! (Read More)
"I Dwarfed a Dwarf" - Tauriel
June 12th - via: kickstarter.com
We have officially finished recording the cast album! And here is the music video of one of the many amazing songs from the show. Tauriel sings of her brief fling with the handsome dwarf Kili whilst the company was imprisoned. Set to the beautiful... (Read More)
Cast Member Spotlight #11
May 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Introducing Anton Maroun as Legolas! Anton is very involved in the arts, including theatre, opera, and film. You may have seen him in such shows as Lord of the Flies and Les Miserables, as well as in the choir of The Hunchback of Notre Dame at La... (Read More)
Cast Member Spotlight #10
May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Introducing Tyler Jiles as Gollum! Tyler is a resident performer based in the San Diego region. He has been know for such roles as Tony (West Side Story), Fredrick Frankenstein (Young Frankenstein Musical) and Darcy (Pride and Prejudice).Tyler has... (Read More)
Cast Member Spotlight #9
May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Introducing Krista Barnes as Fili the Dwarf! Krista is a Senior at San Diego State University working on receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. She hopes to become a Disney Imagineer one day and add her own creative spark to the... (Read More)
Cast Member Spotlight #8
May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Introducing Andrew Paiva as Kili! Andrew is a second year chemical engineering major at UCSD. His past credits include Emmett Forrest in Legally Blonde, Chef Louis in Little mermaid, and FDR in Annie. He is excited to be performing with such a... (Read More)
Cast Member Spotlight #7
May 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Introducing Patrick O'Connor as Gloin the Drawf! Patrick is excited to be working on this production of Les Midge. He is also currently working on Shrek the Musical as Shrek. Previous favorite roles have included The Gambler Ancestor in The Addams... (Read More)
Cast Member Spotlight #6
May 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Introducing Shane Allen as Bilbo Baggins! Shane Ruddick Allen is a 2013 graduate of San Diego State University with his BA in Theatre Arts. He is very excited to be playing his very first lead role, and to be in his first musical since high school.... (Read More)
Cast Member Spotlight #5
May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Introducing Andrea Pulliam as Bifur the Dwarf! Andrea Pulliam is a graduate of San Jose State with her degree in dance. It was there that she discovered her passion for musical theatre and performed for 2 years with the in-house student company,... (Read More)
Cast Member Spotlight #4
May 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Introducing Jacob Hatch as Gandalf! Much like the wizard he plays, Jacob is never late. Nor is he early. But he always arrives precisely when he means to. You may have seen him perform as Sweeney Todd or Inspector Javert or enjoyed his performance... (Read More)
We have our show dates and times!!
May 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Just click on the link for ticket information: http://sdfringe.ticketleap.com/les-midge/ (Read More)
Cast Member Spotlight #3
May 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Introducing Robert Coe as Smaug the Dragon! Robert Coe is a Junior at Cal State San Marcos. He has played many different roles including Tarzan in Tarzan the Stage Musical, Marius in Les Miserables, Jimmy in Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Shrek in... (Read More)
Cast Member Spotlight #2
May 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Introducing Summer Blinco as Thorin Oakenshield (and producer)! Summer is currently a Mass Media major at California State University San Marcos, and is looking forward to graduating with her BA in the spring of 2016. She has been active in the... (Read More)
Cast Member Spotlight
May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Introducing Jordan Hall as Tauriel (she is also one of our porducers and directors)! Jordan Hall is a graduate of Utah Valley University with a degree in theatrical performance and direction. Her recent roles include a choir member in Disney's US... (Read More)
Cause beards are cool!
April 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Check out the first of many awesome beards to come! All of the dwarf beards in our show will be unique and amazing. Stay tuned for more beard action. (Read More)
Original Les Midge Poster
April 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Our One-of-f-Kind show poster (Read More)
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