The entire conceit of this whole production is that Hobbit actors are performing the story of "The Lord of the Rings" in front of an audience. It's not actually supposed to be Samwise, it's a Hobbit actor embodying the role of Samwise in a musical performance.
Thanks for posting this so those of us who didn't get to see the show were able to see a few clips!
Magic!
Ah, yes. hugging Samwise with his cello. So moving....
The entire conceit of this whole production is that Hobbit actors are performing the story of "The Lord of the Rings" in front of an audience. It's not actually supposed to be Samwise, it's a Hobbit actor embodying the role of Samwise in a musical performance.