Aida: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Aida revolves around the forbidden romance between Aida, an enslaved Nubian princess, and Radames, an Egyptian captain. As their love blossoms, they must navigate the complexities of loyalty and duty, torn between their hearts and the expectations of others. Amid political and cultural clashes, Aida explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the power of forgiveness.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1998)
Cast Size: 15+
Genre: Romantic Drama
Setting: Various / Egypt
Creative Team
Music: Elton John
Lyrics: Tim Rice
Book: Linda Woolverton, Robert Falls, David Henry Hwang
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (2000)➝
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Licensing: Music Theatre International➝
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1990s, Disney, Female Lead, One-Word, Pop/Rock, Popular, Rom-Dram, Royalty
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