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Aida

Aida

by Elton John, Tim Rice, David Henry Hwang, Linda Woolverton and Robert Falls

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Aida

Aida





Featuring music by Elton John and lyrics by Tim Rice, this Disney-produced musical is based on Giuseppe Verdi’s 19th-century opera of the same name.


Story:

Conflict between Egypt and Nubia gives birth to a star-crossed love affair between Aida, the captured princess of Nubia, and Radames, the Egyptian captain who enslaved her people. With love and responsibility at odds, Aida and Radames must decide to follow their hearts or lead their people.


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Composer

Composer
Elton John

Lyricist

Lyricist
Tim Rice

Librettist

Librettist
David Henry Hwang

Librettist

Librettist
Linda Woolverton

Librettist

Librettist
Robert Falls



Broadway Premiere

Theatre
Palace Theatre
Opening Night
Mar 23, 2000
Total Performances
1,852
Original Cast
Heather Headley, Adam Pascal, Sherie Rene Scott, John Hickok, Damian Perkins, Tyrees Allen, Daniel Oreskes, Robert M. Armitage, Troy Allen Burgess, Franne Calma, Bob Gaynor, Kisha Howard, Tim Hunter, Youn Kim, Kyra Little, Kenya Unique Massey, Corinne McFadden, Phineas Newborn III, Jody Ripplinger, Raymond Rodriguez, Eric Sciotto, Samuel N. Thiam, Jerald Vincent, Schele Williams, Natalia Zisa
Director
Robert Falls
Choreographer
Wayne Cilento
Producer
Hyperion Theatricals (under the direction of Peter Schneider and Thomas Schumacher)
Musical Director
Paul Bogaev
Orchestrations
Steve Margoshes, Guy Babylon and Paul Bogaev
Scenic Design
Bob Crowley
Costume Design
Bob Crowley
Lighting Design
Natasha Katz
Sound Design
Steve Canyon Kennedy

2000 Tony Award Nominations

Best Original Musical Score
Best Actress in a Musical - Heather Headley
Best Scenic Design
Best Lighting Design
Best Costume Design

2000 Drama Desk Award Nominations

Outstanding Actress in a Musical - Heather Headley

2001 Grammy Award Nominations

Best Musical Show Album

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