Tim Rice
Birth Place: USA
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BIO
Sir Tim Rice is an author and Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, Emmy Award, Tony Award, and Grammy Award-winning lyricist. He is best known for his collaborations with Andrew Lloyd Webber, with whom he wrote Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Evita; with Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson of ABBA, with whom he wrote Chess; for additional songs for the 2011 West End revival of The Wizard of Oz; and for his work with Alan Menken on Disney's Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, and the musical King David. He also worked with Elton John on Disney's The Lion King, the musical Aida, and DreamWorks Animation's The Road to El Dorado and Ennio Morricone.
One of the most celebrated lyricists in British popular culture, Rice was knighted by Elizabeth II for services to music in 1994. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, is an inductee into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame, is a Disney Legend recipient, and is a fellow of the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors. The 2016 Sunday Times Rich List values Rice at £150m; the 15th-richest music millionaire in the UK. He is one of fifteen artists to have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award.
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[ 1973 ] lyricist
[ 1992 ] songs
[ 1992 ] songs
[ 1994 ] songs
[ 1996 ] lyricist
[ 2000 ] lyrics
[ 2000 ] lyrics by
[ 2017 ] songs
[ 2022 ] Lyrics by
[ 2024 ] Original Songs
[ 2024 ] Lyrics
Awards and Nominations
Tim Rice, Aladdin
Tim Rice, Aladdin
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Tim Rice, The Lion King
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Tim Rice, Beauty and the Beast
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Tim Rice, Evita
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Tim Rice, Evita
Videos
Video: Rachel Zegler Performs Addison Rae's 'Fame is a Gun' at the Las Culturistas Culture Awards
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-06-18 10:25:17
Video: First Look at JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2026-05-13 12:23:47
Video: Watch 'Gethsemane' from Goodspeed's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by Michael Major - 2026-05-11 13:36:00
Video: Watch the JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Title Song From Goodspeed Musicals
by Michael Major - 2026-05-08 15:31:45
Videos: CHESS Audience Celebrate Tony Nominees With Thunderous Applause
by Michael Major - 2026-05-06 10:26:52
Video: Highlights from JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Goodspeed Musicals
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-05-01 09:29:26
Video: Aaron Tveit Opens Up About Wardrobe Mishap During CHESS Performance
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-21 13:35:49
Video: CHESS Stars Reflect on New Cast Recording: 'The Album Really Rocks'
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-21 11:57:52
Video: Watch Nicholas Christopher Hold Out a Note For 20 Seconds in CHESS
by Michael Major - 2026-04-17 09:22:02
Exclusive: Watch the Cast of CHESS Perform 'Golden Bangkok' on Broadway
by Michael Major - 2026-04-14 12:45:52
Video: The Cast of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Goodspeed Opera House Performs 'Heaven on Their Minds'
by A.A. Cristi - 2026-04-03 23:13:23
Video: Bryce Pinkham and the Cast of CHESS Perform 'The Arbiter' on KELLY CLARKSON
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-27 10:09:30
Video: Watch Lea Michele and the Cast of CHESS Perform 'Nobody's Side' on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-18 10:07:26
Video: THE LAND OF SOMETIMES Trailer Unveils Star-Studded Animated Musical
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-14 10:33:04
Video: Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele & Nicholas Christopher Perform From CHESS on TODAY
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-15 17:48:37
News
by Rachel Wong - Jul 12, 2026
What did our critic think of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre?
by Joshua Wright - Jul 10, 2026
North Shore Music Theatre posted a highlight reel from its current production of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical running in Beverly, MA.
by Lucía Serrano - Jul 10, 2026
The wonder of Disney and its nostalgia is a beautiful thing to witness in real time alongside a full audience in a theatre. More than 30 years after the animated film captured hearts around the world, and decades after the stage musical first brought this story to life, Beauty and the Beast arrives in San Diegoat the San Diego Civic Theatre through July 12, reminding audiences why this timeless tale remains so beloved.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2026
The Olivier Award-winning SHOWSTOPPER! THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL has extended its West End run at Cambridge Theatre through December 2026, with the cast creating a brand-new musical each night based on audience suggestions.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2026
The REV Theatre Company announced its 2027 season, featuring SISTER ACT, the regional premiere of SOMEBODY TO LOVE, and a return engagement of FROM HERE TO ETERNITY, which made its North American premiere at the Auburn, N.Y. venue.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2026
New production photos have been released from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, now playing at North Shore Music Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2026
Musical Theatre West will present JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach, starring Broadway performer Brian Justin Crum in the title role.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2026
The REV Theatre Company is staging TARZAN, featuring music by Phil Collins and a book by David Henry Hwang, at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse in Auburn, NY, directed by Producing Artistic Director Brett Smock.
by - Jul 9, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 9, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 8, 2026
The legendary rock opera by lyricist Tim Rice composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, the premiere of Jesus Christ Superstar redefined the Broadway musical and 40 years later it remains a beloved classic. The instantly recognisable tunes and daringly contemporary lyrics made it one of the most popular albums of all-time, selling over seven million copies, as well as creating a truly global smash hit, with sold-out productions in more than 40 countries.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 7, 2026
Rachel Zegler is set to star in NDA, a new psychological thriller film from writer-director Audrey Ellis Fox. She will appear in the movie alongside Penn Badgley and Tony Award nominee Amy Ryan.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2026
The Shaw Festival will present Perfect Pairings, a new concert series spotlighting iconic musical theatre composer duos, performed by Shaw ensemble members at the new Village Hall in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2026
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will celebrate its one-year anniversary, and welcome new cast members.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2026
New production photos have been released of Jesus Christ Superstar starring Sam Ryder as Jesus. The production is now playing at The London Palladium through September 5, with an official opening night set for July 7, before transferring to Theatre Royal Drury Lane for a limited 12-week engagement from October 16, 2026, through January 9, 2027.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 7, 2026
Ten years after Tim Sheader's hit version of Jesus Christ Superstar entranced audiences under the stars in Regent's Park, it is back in a much-hyped revival at the London Palladium. Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's seminal rock musical was originally released as a concept album in 1970 and features huge rock numbers, lung-bursting ballads and a wealth of earworms. It takes a talented director to create a show from a soundtrack that retains huge appeal, but sometimes lacks personal story arcs. Sheader's engaging staging and a hugely talented cast bring the album powerfully to life.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 5, 2026
Playful People Productions, a theater education nonprofit in San Jose, is set to present the musical Disney's Aladdin KIDS, performed by three casts of children ages 6 to 10.
by Steve Sucato - Jun 30, 2026
The winner of six Tony Awards ® including Best Musical, Best Choreography, and Best Scenic, Costume, and Lighting Designs, Disney's beloved musical THE LION KING returns to Cleveland and Playhouse Square's KeyBank State Theatre, July 6 - August 8, 2026.
by Cheyenne Lewis - Jun 26, 2026
Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is the perfect love story for the whole family. This adaptation of the 1991 film is an exciting take on the story that brings the magic of the story to the stage. Its blend of comedy, elaborate design, and captivating music brings something for any viewer.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2026
All new photos have been released from Jesus Christ Superstar starring Sam Ryder as Jesus. The production is now playing The London Palladium. Check out photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2026
Broadway alum Rodney Ingram took over the title role in Aladdin earlier this year, and new production photography of him with Sonya Balsara (Jasmine) has been revealed!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Tim Rice has written 15 shows including Tycoon (Lyricist), Jesus Christ Superstar (Lyricist), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Bookwriter), Evita (Bookwriter), Blondel (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Chess (Lyricist), Cricket (Lyricist), Beauty and the Beast (Lyricist), Heathcliff (Lyricist), King David (Bookwriter), The Lion King (Lyricist), Aida (Lyricist), The Likes of Us (Lyricist), From Here to Eternity (Lyricist), Aladdin (Lyricist).
Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Aladdin, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Aladdin, Special Award (Olivier Awards), Radisson Edwardian Award for Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for The Lion King, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Aida, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for The Lion King, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Lion King, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Beauty and the Beast , Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Beauty and the Beast, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Evita, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Evita and Best Lyricist (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Evita.
Tim Rice has won several prestigious awards. He received a Special Award from the Olivier Awards. He won the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Aida. Additionally, he has won the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical for The Lion King and also for Evita. He was honored with the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics for Evita, and he received the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Lyricist, also for Evita.
