AIDA
 


A story of forbidden and unrequited love, two contemporary youths are swept from an exhibition of Egyptian artifacts back in time to live an adaptation of the Verdi opera. Radames, the prince of Egypt is engaged to Amneris, but falls in love with Aida, the princess of Nubia.

 


2000 Tony Award
Best Original Musical Score
Best Actress in a Musical
Best Scenic Design
Best Lighting Design
 
2000 Drama Desk Award
Outstanding Actress in a Musical

BROADWAY PREMIERE
Mar 23, 2000, played 1852 performances
 
COMPOSER
Elton John

LYRICIST & LIBRETTIST
Tim Rice
 
ORIGINAL CAST
Heather Headley, Adam Pascal, Sherie Rene Scott, John Hickok, Damian Perkins, Tyrees Allen, and Daniel Oreskes

DIRECTOR
Robert Falls

CHOREOGRAPHER
Wayne Cilento
 
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

PRODUCTION RIGHTS
Musical Theatre International

LYRICS
libretto.musicals.ru
 
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