November 21–24, 2024 @ Ballad Health Performing Arts Center
You read the book. You saw the film. Now experience the adventures of Mr. Bilbo Baggins as he travels across Middle Earth on stage, as the award-winning Northeast State Department of Theater deliversit.
Northeast State Theater presents the stage version of "The Hobbit," Nov.21-24, at the Ballad Health Performing Arts Center on the Blountville campus. Adapted for the stage by Patricia Gray, this play is being presented by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois. Get tickets online athttps://www.northeaststate.edu/boxoffice.
The Northeast State Theater crew transports audiences to the fantasy world of Middle Earth, live on stage. Reluctant hero Bilbo Baggins takes an epic magical adventure destined to change him and Middle Earth forever.
Bilbo prefers to be sitting in his cozy hobbit hole with a cup of tea and a plate of bacon and eggs. Real adventures are not his cup of tea.
When Gandalf the wizard knocks at Bilbo’s door, bringing with him Thorin Oakenshield, 11 stern dwarfs, and a contract for an adventure to recover the lost treasure of Lonely Mountain, Bilbo could not be less interested — at first. Bilbo’s love of a good story gets the better of him. Before he knows it, he is off on a perilous quest over mountains and under hills, through caves and forests and slimy, dark places. He encounters many obstacles along the way, culminating with the ferocious legendary dragon, Smaug.
J.R.R. Tolkien's charming classic is adapted with imaginative stagecraft. Bilbo meets both friends and foes, making his journey a whirlwind adventure. Discover what happens as Bilbo travels on over freezing mountains and a frightening forest, meeting all sorts of fierce creatures—some who want to eat him, others who turn into dear friends.
Opening night is Nov.21. The curtain goes up at 7:30 p.m. Evening performances continue Nov.22-23 at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. One matinee performance is scheduled for Nov.24 at 2p.m. All performances take place at the Ballad Health Performing Arts Center on the Blountville campus next to Tri-Cities Airport. Tickets are $10 general admission and $5 for students and staff. Visit the Northeast State Box Office site athttps://www.northeaststate.edu/boxofficefor more information.
In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, Northeast State honors requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Direct requests can be made at least 10 days in advance to (voice and TTY) 423.279.7640.
Category: Theatre