The Hobbit | Kids Out and About Minneapolis/St. Paul

The Hobbit

Join a band of storytellers in the not-so-distant-future, as they tell the story of Bilbo Baggins in this inventive adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic tale. Our storytellers follow Bilbo on a journey beyond the borders of the familiar, as he is swept into a quest with Gandalf and a band of determined dwarves, facing trolls, goblins, riddles, and a dragon named Smaug—with bravery he never knew he had.

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The Hobbit

Based on the novel by J.R.R. Tolkien, Adapted by Greg Banks

May 8 to 31, 2026
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm | Sundays at 2:00pm

Join a band of storytellers in the not-so-distant-future, as they tell the story of Bilbo Baggins in this inventive adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic tale. Our storytellers follow Bilbo on a journey beyond the borders of the familiar, as he is swept into a quest with Gandalf and a band of determined dwarves, facing trolls, goblins, riddles, and a dragon named Smaug—with bravery he never knew he had. Told with an ensemble of actors, imaginative staging, and boundless heart, The Hobbit explores how stories bring us courage in the darkest times and reminds us that even the smallest person can change the course of the future.

Content Notice: Fantasy fun for the whole family, ages 7 and up
Audio-Described performance: Sunday, May 24, 2pm, (email tix@theatreintheround.org to RSVP)
Tickets: $18-29
Pay-What-You-Can performance: Monday, May 18, 7:30pm

Location: 
Theatre in the Round Players
See map: Google Maps

*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Contact name: 
Larisa Netterlund
Dates: 
05/08/2026
05/09/2026
05/10/2026
Time: 
7:30 PM or 2PM
Price: 
$18-29

Ages

6-8 years 9-12 years Teenagers Adults & kids together Adults without kids