FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: FIRST ROW: Philanthropists Marilyn & Ken Thomson; Anne Lazar Mirvish (Associate Producer); Brent Carver who stars as the great wizard Gandalf; Actress Cynthia Dale & Sheila McCarthy. Second row: David Mirvish (Associate Producer) & brother-in-law Russell Lazar; Show Producer Kevin Wallace; Actress Louise Pitre; British actor James Loye who plays Frodo, the Ring-bearer; Rachel Tolkien (Granddaughter of J.R.R. Tolkien). Third row: Michael Therriault who plays Gollum. Photos by Aline Sandler/Michelle Levy Productions.

Photos by Brent Perniac/Michelle Levy Productions.

WORLD PREMIERE OF THE LORD OF THE RINGS
On March 23rd, the world premiere of The Lord of the Rings took place in Toronto, at the Princess of Wales Theatre. The black tie event featured a gala party at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel following the show, with Rachel Tolkien, granddaughter of J.R.R. Tolkien, on hand to enjoy the festivities.