Aida - Spring 2012
The Penn State Thespians are proud to present AIDA as their 200th Show!
Aida (also known as Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida) is a musical with music by Elton John, lyrics by Tim Rice, and book by Linda Woolverton, Robert Falls, and David Henry Hwang, and produced by Walt Disney Theatrical.
“Elton John and Tim Rice’s AIDA is a contemporary musical take on a grand classic tale of the timeless bond between an enslaved Nubian Princess and an Egyptian soldier. As forbidden love blossoms between them, the young lovers are forced to face death or part forever. Together, they set 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 a pop-rock score that features stirring ballads and rousing choral numbers, Elton John and Tim Rice’s AIDA is a modern crowd pleaser that embraces multicultural casting and exuberant dancing, staging, and singing.” - Synopsis taken from MTI
Aida was nominated for five Tony Awards and won four Tony Awards in 2000, including Best Musical Score and Best Performance by a Leading Actress. Aida was also named by Time Magazine in 2000 as one of the top ten theatre productions of the year. The First National tour was nominated for nine National Broadway Theatre awards (now "Touring Broadway Awards") and won five awards, including Best Musical, Best Direction, Best Actor, and Best Actress.
When: April 12th at 7:30 PM
April 13th at 7:30 PM
April 14th at 12 PM and 8 PM
Where: Schwab Auditorium, University Park, PA (directions, map)
Tickets are on sale now! Online at http://www.cpa.psu.edu/tickets/index.html or in person at Eisenhower Auditorium, Downtown Theatre, the Bryce Jordan Center, or the HUB.
Cast and Production Staff Bios
(coming soon)
Contact Sean with any inquiries at sam5667 @ psu.edu
