The Hobbit

Ohio Shakespeare Festival

Akron, OH
Professional Theatre

Adapted by: Patricia Grey
From the novel by: JRR Tolkien

October 2 - October 26, 2025

Show Description:

Hobbits are quiet folk who prefer the comforts of home and drink and food. And Bilbo Baggins is no exception. But when Gandalf, the wandering grey wizard, shows up on is doorstep and offers him an adventure of a lifetime, Bilbo finds himself swept along on a quest with 13 determined dwarves, trolls, goblins, and magic rings. At the end waits the great a terrible dragon Smaug.

This theatrical and imaginative performance will feature actor-musicians from THE RUDE SEA (the band behind the music of 2024’s The Wizard of Oz), plenty of fantasy and high-stakes swordplay, and magic sure to enchant the entire family.

Tolkien fans will appreciate the attention to Tolkien-lore and costuming that homages the famous Peter Jackson movies.

Staff and Cast

Director: Tess Burlger
Musical Director: The Rude Sea

Cast:

Showtimes:

7:30pm Thursdays
7:30pm Fridays
7:30pm Saturdays (10/18 is a benefit performance, $100 tickets)
2pm Sundays

Tickets

$5 - $35 (Benefit tickets are $100)

(330) 574-2537

Order Tickets Online
Order Benefit Tickets Online

Preview Night ($15 tickets): Thursday October 2
Pay What You Will Night: Sunday October 5
Free Student Night: Thursday October 11

Benefit info: (Link HERE)

"You are cordially invited to the a long expected Halloween party. Wear your Hobbit gear or your Halloween costume (or just whatever you want!), join us early for breakfast/second breakfast/afternoon tea/dinner/supper, have your fortune told, enjoy a live performance of The Hobbit, and stay afterward for dancing and drinks on the stage with the cast and crew.

These annual galas are a wonderful way to support Ohio Shakes and the local artists who bring live, local theatre to our city."

Health and Safety Guidelines

- We are no longer enforcing mask-wearing in the theatre.

- We will not require proof of vaccination status or negative test results for these performances.

- If you would like to request socially distanced seating, you may do so by contacting the box office directly at 330-5-SHAKES or email johnpeters@ohioshakespeare.com

Content Advisories

There are no content advisories for this production.

Location:

Greystone Hall
6th Floor
103 South High Street
Akron, OH 44308

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