So: I have not seen this musical in London. BUT: At first I was very skeptical when I heard that, according to the films of P.Jackson now should be a musical of the story yet. I found it a bit ridiculous, so I have unfortunately not been interested in the musical and that was the end of my own loss. After all ... in all honesty ... for that I would even be flown specially to London! A few weeks ago I landed by accident on the official musical website and then I looked at all show-footage video clips .... and have to be honest my mouth no longer get shut! It blew me away! I was really annoyed that I could not watch this show. Only the short extracts have been enough to convince me. First, kudos and the team: You have thankfully not trying to bring the movies to the stage, you have kept to the special book and to the presentation. Super! Some critics did not like the costumes, but I think the good grade, because then no one compares the performer with Orlando Bloom and Co. And now for the singers: The best that I have heard so far in the West End and I have been to many pieces there. Wonderful music that did not necessarily have anything to do with conventional musicals. Would not have fitted here. There are beautiful songs with even more beautiful, meaningful lyrics, embedded in perfect soundtrack (Frankly, I like the instrumental pieces in the musical better than the film). The song Lothlorien reminds me of Cirque du Soleil music and also for fans of "Secret Garden" a true feast for the ears. Skeptics and those who laughed at the musical Lord of the Rings: listen only, all ... and then judge only! Now I hope very much that it will come to Germany, unfortunately, we will then not have this wonderful cast and no texts, and if also more than 70 performers will be our German stage, unfortunately, I dare to doubt. I therefore thank the team that they have released a Cast CD, which now always preserved us, after the London production is no longer running. Listen absolutely !!!!! Must see !!!!! I give here officially 5 star. Unofficially I give 10! Thank you !!!