Aida 2000 - Articles Page 5

Run Time:
Two hours and 40 minutes with one intermission
Opened: March 23, 2000
Closing: September 05, 2004

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1564 Broadway New York, NY

Aida, opera by Guiseppe Verdi

The story of a politically star-crossed love affair between a Nubian princess and an Egyptian prince, finally entombed alive in punishment.

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Elton John and Tim Rice's AIDA Opens This at Broadway By The Bay
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2018


Broadway by the Bay ends their 2018 season with four-time Tony Award winning Elton John + Tim Rice's AIDA.  In the time of Pharaohs, a beautiful Nubian princess is taken from her land. But when a bond between her and the future ruler of Egypt grows, loyalties are tested, and both must question their true heart's desire. From the Broadway legends that brought you The Lion King, Evita, and Billy Elliot comes this epic tale of love and courage.   

David Henry Hwang To Host Masterclass in Manila September 28th
by Alan Henry - Sep 24, 2018


Noted American playwright, screenwriter, and librettist David Henry Hwang who wrote the 1988 Tony Award for Best Play 'M. BUTTERFLY' (which is currently playing at Maybank Performing Arts Theater until September 30) is coming to Manila to conduct a strictly by invitation only 'Master Class' on September 28 - 3 pm.

Constellation Theatre Company's Season Continues with AIDA
by Julie Musbach - Sep 14, 2018


Constellation Theatre Company continues its 2018/19 Season: Epic Love with Elton John and Tim Rice's epic musical Aida. Aida will perform from October 11 - November 18, 2018 at Source, at 1835 14th Street NW, Washington DC 20009.

A New Production Of Saint-Saens's Samson ET DALILA Opens The Metropolitan Opera's 2018-19 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2018


The Metropolitan Opera will open its 134th  season on Monday, September 24, with a new production of Saint-Saens's biblical tragedy Samson et Dalila, conducted by Sir Mark Elder and starring El?na Garan?a and Roberto Alagna, last seen together at the Met in acclaimed performances of Bizet's Carmen. Laurent Naouri co-stars as the High Priest opposite Elchin Azizov as the Philistine King Abimelech and Dmitry Belosselskiy as the Old Hebrew. Making his Met debut, Tony Award-winner Darko Tresnjak directs the first new Met production of the opera in 20 years.  The opening performance will be simulcast live to Times Square, and the October 20 matinee will be seen throughout the world, as part of The Met: Live in HD series.

The Atlanta Lyric Theatre Presents AIDA
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2018


Atlanta Lyric Theatre presents this timeless musical love story August 17-September 2, 2018. Winner of 4 Tony Awards in 2000, AIDA is an epic tale of love, loyalty and betrayal set against the back top of ancient Egypt. AIDA features music alive with passion by the great Elton John and lyrics by Tim Rice as well as a book by Tony Award-winning playwright, David Henry Hwang, Linda Woolverton and Robert Falls. AIDA, performs at the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre

BWW Exclusive: New York's Palace Theatre- The Valhalla of Vaudeville
by Trav S. D. - Aug 10, 2018


Built in 1913 as the flagship for the big time vaudeville circuit run by E.F. Albee and Martin Beck, manager of the Western Vaudeville Managers Association, the Palace was the perfect showplace for the biggest of big time vaudeville during the last two decades of its existence.

Photo Coverage: First Look at Worthington Community Theatre's AIDA
by Jerri Shafer - Jul 20, 2018


Winner of four 2000 Tony Awards, Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida is an epic tale of love, loyalty and betrayal, chronicling the love triangle between Aida, a Nubian princess stolen from her country, Amneris, an Egyptian princess, and Radames, the soldier they both love. Performances July 20th thru the 29th, 2018 at the Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center of Worthington, 777 Evening St., Worthington, Ohio. For tickets and more information, visit http://www.mcconnellarts.org/wct-presents-elton-john-tim-rices-aida/

The Atlanta Lyric Theatre Presents AIDA
by Julie Musbach - Jul 17, 2018


Atlanta Lyric Theatre presents this timeless musical love story August 17-September 2, 2018. Winner of 4 Tony Awards in 2000, AIDA is an epic tale of love, loyalty and betrayal set against the back top of ancient Egypt. AIDA features music alive with passion by the great Elton John and lyrics by Tim Rice as well as a book by Tony Award-winning playwright, David Henry Hwang, Linda Woolverton and Robert Falls. AIDA, performs at the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre

Pittsburgh CLO's TTHE FULL MONTY Opens July 6
by Julie Musbach - Jun 21, 2018


Pittsburgh CLO's THE FULL MONTY will take it all off at the Benedum Center this summer July 6 - 15. With a book written by Terrence McNally (Ragtime) and the music/ lyric talents of David Yazbek (The Band's Visit, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Women On The Verge of a Nervous Breakdown), this duo cooks up an aggressive crowd-pleaser that is both highly-entertaining and charmingly uplifting.

Photo Coverage: Repertorio Espanol Celebrates 50th Anniversary
by Walter McBride - Jun 13, 2018


REPERTORIO ESPAÑOL (138 E. 27 St.) - one of Off-Broadway's longest-running, continuous theaters, and the ONLY company that presents Spanish-language/English-translated plays in true repertory form in NYC - marked the occasion of its 50th anniversary on Tuesday, June 5 with a gala performance of EL CORONEL NO TIENE QUIEN LE ESCRIBA (No One Writes to the Colonel), a new play adapted from the novella by legendary Colombian writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez.  The evening concluded with cocktail/dinner at I Trulli. 

JCCC Carlsen Center Presents Series Announces 2018-19 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 26, 2018


Emily Behrmann, General Manager for the Carlsen Center Presents Series, today announced the 2018-2019 season which features iconic women artists including Emmylou Harris, Chita Rivera, Aida Cuevas, Lisa Loeb and Marilyn Maye, scheduled to appear throughout the season. High res photos with IDs can be found here.

Opera Production of AIDA runs at the New National Theatre Tokyo
by Karen Stahl - Apr 12, 2018


A commemorative opera production of AIDA is running at the New National Theatre Tokyo from April 5 to April 22 in celebration of the theatre's 20th anniversary. 

VIDEO: On This Day, March 23- AIDA Shows Its Strongest Suit on Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 23, 2018


On this day, Elton John and Tim Rice's musical adaptation of the classic opera Aida landed on Broadway. 

Heather Headley and Matthew Morrison to Host The Muny Centennial Gala Show
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2018


The Muny announced today that Tony and Grammy Award- winning artist Heather Headley and Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe Award-nominated artist Matthew Morrison will serve as co-hosts for The Muny's historic Centennial Gala show, An Evening with the Stars, May 18, 2018 at 9:15 p.m. at The Muny.

VIDEO: Sierra Boggess and Sherie Rene Scott Rock Out to AIDA
by Alan Henry - Mar 1, 2018


Broadway's Sierra Boggess and Sherie Rene Scott are on a road trip to Tulum, Mexico - and Broadway starts... they're just like us! Boggess shared a video on Instagram of her and Scott rocking out to 'Every Story Is A Love' and 'Fortune Favors The Brave' from AIDA. Scott appeared in the original Broadway production as Amneris.

Broadway Talent Tapped for 2018/2019 Season at the Met
by Julie Musbach - Feb 15, 2018


Accelerating his arrival as Music Director by two seasons, Yannick Nezet-Seguin will take up the post in time for the start of the Metropolitan Opera's 2018-19 season, it was announced today.

Brief 2/8: THE AMATEURS Begins Previews, Kendra Kassebaum in MAMMA MIA!, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2018


Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: THE AMATEURS begins previews, check out photos of Kendra Kassebaum in MAMMA MIA!, first look at photos of HEY, LOOK ME OVER! and more!

CBS to Present All-Star GRAMMY SALUTE Concert for Elton John in 2018
by TV News Desk - Jan 30, 2018


Just two days after the 60TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS , CBS, the Recording Academy and AEG Ehrlich Ventures will celebrate the legendary career of five-time GRAMMY winner and 2000 MusiCares ' Person of the Year honoree Elton John, by presenting Elton John: I'm Still Standing A GRAMMY Salute.

Photo Flash: The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre Takes You Back to Ancient Egypt with AIDA
by Julie Musbach - Jan 12, 2018


Winner of four 2000 Tony Awards, Elton John & Sir Tim Rice (Official)'s AIDA is an epic tale of love, loyalty, and betrayal, chronicling a love triangle between Aida, a Nubian princess stolen from her country, Amneris, an Egyptian princess, and Radames, the soldier they both love.

VIDEO: A Great Big World and Jessie Mueller Perform Classics in Honor of Heather Headley
by Julie Musbach - Dec 18, 2017


Celebrating 20 years since Heather Headley's Broadway debut in Disney's landmark musical The Lion King, the 10th annual Broadway Dreams Supper featured beautiful performances in honor of the star. Check out songs from AIDA and Jessie Mueller.

CBS to Present All-Star GRAMMY SALUTE Concert for Elton John in 2018
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 15, 2017


Just two days after the 60TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS , CBS, the Recording Academy and AEG Ehrlich Ventures will celebrate the legendary career of five-time GRAMMY winner and 2000 MusiCares ' Person of the Year honoree Elton John, by presenting Elton John: I'm Still Standing A GRAMMY Salute.

BWW Exclusive: Discovering Heather Headley
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 12, 2017


Today, December 12, 2017, Broadway Dreams will honor Tony and Grammy Award-winner Heather Headley in celebration of 20 years since her Broadway debut in Disney's landmark musical The Lion King. The tenth annual Broadway Dreams Supper will take place at The Plaza. Mark Brandon at Binder Casting part of RWS Entertainment Group took a moment to reflect back on how Heather got her start in the industry:

Edward Watts Goes Green in 'THE GRINCH', Beginning Tonight at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2017


The Old Globe presents its 20th annual production of Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!* The holiday musical will run tonight, November 4, through December 24 on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center.

Rob Colletti to Shred in Chicago When SCHOOL OF ROCK - THE MUSICAL Arrives This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2017


Broadway In Chicago and Broadway legend Andrew Lloyd Webber have announced that casting has been finalized for the national tour of the high-octane Broadway and West End hit, SCHOOL OF ROCK - THE MUSICAL.

Antonio Pappano & Orchestra di Santa Cecilia to Embark on Fall 2017 Tour to New York, Boston, D.C. & Rochester
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2017


Led by Music Director Sir Antonio Pappano, the Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia tours to the United States this October for the first time in nearly 50 years, performing at Carnegie Hall in New York (October 20 & 21), the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. (October 25), Symphony Hall in Boston (October 22), and Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre in Rochester (October 23).

Other Productions of Aida

1998   World Premiere
2000   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2001   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2004   Regional (US) Regional Premiere
Regional (US)
2006   St. Louis, MO (Regional) St. Louis MUNY Production
St. Louis, MO (Regional)

Aida - 2000 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2000 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress - Musical Heather Headley
2000 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Heather Headley
2000 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Bob Crowley
2000 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design Natasha Katz
2000 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Elton John
2000 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Tim Rice
2000 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Heather Headley
2000 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design Bob Crowley

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