ELTON JOHN & TIM RICE’S

AIDA

FEBRUARY 15-19, 2023 | Rated PG-13

FEBRUARY 15-19, 2023 | Majestic Theatre | Rated PG

Lyric Stage celebrates Black History Month with Elton John and Tim Rice’s Tony Award-Winning AIDA. Based on the Verdi opera of the same name, this epic tale of love, loyalty and betrayal, chronicles the story of an enslaved Nubian princess, Aida, who finds her heart entangled with Radames, an Egyptian soldier who is betrothed to the Pharaoh's daughter, Amneris. As their forbidden love blossoms, Aida is forced to weigh her heart against the responsibility that she faces as the leader of her people, but her and Radames' love for one another become a shining example of true devotion that ultimately transcends the vast cultural differences between their warring nations, heralding a time of unprecedented peace and prosperity.

With Music by Elton John, Lyrics by Tim Rice, and Book by Linda Woolverton, Robert Falls, and David Henry Hwang, AIDA was originally produced by Walt Disney Theatrical and premiered on Broadway on March 23, 2000, where it ran for 1,852 performances. The Broadway production was nominated for five Tony Awards®️ and won four, including Best Original Score, and was also named by TIME as one of the top ten theatre productions of the year. The original Broadway cast recording also won the Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album, and one song from the show — “Written in the Stars” as recorded by Elton John and LeAnn Rimes — reached No. 2 in the Billboard US Adult Contemporary music chart.

ELTON JOHN & TIM RICE’S AIDA is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

THE CAST & CREATIVE TEAM

AIDA will be directed by Sasha Maya Ada, and choreographed by Season 29 Resident Choreographer Kelly McCain. The orchestra will be led by Resident Music Supervisor Bruce Greer. Lighting Design will be by Season 29 Resident Lighting Designer Scott Guenther, with Sound Design & Engineering by Bill Eickenloff, and Costume Design & Coordination by Jasmine Woods. Set Designer Theresa Furphy & Props Designer Spencer Meador team up to create the world of AIDA. This production is Stage Managed by Maddie Collins.

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ELTON JOHN & TIM RICE’S AIDA is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.MTIShows.com
Music by Elton John
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Book by Linda Woolverton and Robert Falls & David Henry Hwang
Originally Directed on Broadway by Robert Falls
Originally Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions
Director Sasha Maya Ada
Choreographer Kelly McCain
Music Director & Piano-Conductor Bruce Greer
Music Supervisor Bruce Greer
Associate Choreographer Ania Lyons
Lighting Designer & Engineer Scott Guenther
Sound Designer & Engineer Bill Eickenloff
Costume Designer & Coordinator TBA
Props Coordinator TBA
Production Manager TBA
Stage Manager Maddie Collins
Assistant Stage Manager TBA
Lighting & A/V Rental SEG Services
Producer Catherine Carpenter Cox
Executive Artistic Director Andy Baldwin
Founder Steven Jones
Amneris Beautiful and materialistic Egyptian Princess; daughter of the Pharaoh. Betrothed to Captain Radames, Amneris begins to realize the emptiness of their relationship. Bonds with Aida, Amneris’ assigned servant.
Radames The Egyptian Captain and son of Zoser. Strong, handsome, adventurous. Betrothed to Amneris, but lusts after the thrill of exploration and discovery. On the rise in power, but as Radames falls in love with Aida, those values change.
Aida A regal, courageous Nubian Princess who is loyal and has a deep love for the Nubian people. Captured as an Egyptian slave but conceals identity to keep Nubian people safe. Rallies Nubians and gives them hope, but is torn between love for Nubian people and love for the Egyptian captain, Radames.
Mereb A young Nubian slave. Servant to Radames. Faithful to Nubia and immediately recognizes and befriends Princess Aida, as Mereb’s father was advisor to the King (Aida’s father). Position close to Radames makes it easy to make his way through the palace.
Zoser The power-hungry Chief Minister. Manipulative and evil. Radames’ father, who plots to poison the Pharaoh so Radames can become king.
Pharaoh The Leader of Egypt and the father to Amneris. Distinguished, older, failing in health.
Nehebka A Nubian slave who befriends Aida. Uplifting and implores Aida to fulfill role as leader. Aida’s unoﬃcial “lady-in-waiting”, Nehebka makes a robe for the Nubian Princess to help remind Aida of place amidst the Nubian slaves. Ultimately, Nehebka sacrifices her life in place of Aida.
Amonasro The honorable and peaceful King of Nubia. Aida’s father, who is eventually captured and held prisoner by Egyptian soldiers.
Ensemble Ministers, Soldiers, Egyptian Men, Palace Women, Nubians, Guards, Dancers
Amneris
Radames
Aida
Mereb
Zoser
Pharaoh
Nehebka
Amonasro
Male Swing
Female Swing
CELLO
DRUMS
ELECTRIC BASS
GUITAR 1
GUITAR 2
HORN
KEYBOARD 1
KEYBOARD 2
KEYBOARD 3
PERCUSSION
REED 1 (Alton Flute, Big Bamboo Flute (F), Big Bamboo Flute (G), Flute, Small Bamboo Flute)
REED 2 (Enlighten Horn & Oboe)
VIOLA
VIOLIN
Founder Steven Jones
Producer Catherine Carpenter Cox
Executive Artistic Director Andy Baldwin
Resident Music Supervisor Bruce Greer
Accountant & Payroll Gillian Adams
Publicist Katie-Rose Watson
Director of Schmidt & Jones Awards Amy Stevenson
Season 29 Resident Choreographer Kelly McCain
Season 29 Resident Lighting Designer Scott Guenther
Season 29 Resident Sound Designer Bill Eickenloff
Overture
Every Story is a Love Story
Fortune Favors the Brave
The Past is Another Land
Another Pyramid
How I Know You
My Strongest Suit
Fortune Favors The Brave (Reprise)
Enchantment Passing Through
My Strongest Suit (Reprise)
Dance of the Robe
Not Me
Elaborate Lives
The Gods Love Nubia
A Step Too Far
Easy As Life
Like Father, Like Son
Radames' Letter
How I Know You (Reprise)
Written in the Stars
I Know the Truth
Elaborate Lives (Reprise)
Finale