Aida: Musical Information & 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 path to forgiveness.


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Musical Information

Genre

Music Genres

Pop/Rock, Reggae Song

Acts

Two-Acts

Format

Book Musical

Basis

Opera

Setting (Time)

Modern / Ancient

Setting (Place)

Recognition


Creative Team

Music: Elton John

Lyrics: Tim Rice

Book: Linda Woolverton, Robert Falls, David Henry Hwang

Based On: Aida by Giuseppe Verdi and Antonio Ghislanzoni


Cast Albums

Concept Album (1999)➝

Original Broadway Cast (2000)➝


Licensing

Aida is available to license through Music Theatre International.

Australasia Licensing Options

Europe Licensing Options

International Licensing Options

Resources

Audition Songs: Theatre Trip

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


Similar Musicals

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Once on This Island

Tarzan

The Lion King


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