Tim Rice
Birth Place: USA
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE and More Set for Sankofa Collective 12th Season (Mar 11, 2026)
Justin Matthew Sargent and More to Star in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Goodspeed Musicals (Mar 11, 2026)
OH, MARY!, THE OUTSIDERS, and More Set For Broadway San Diego 2026-27 Season (Mar 11, 2026)
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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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Writing
Lyricist
Lyricist
Lyricist
Movies
[ 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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Sir Tim Rice
Tim Rice, The Lion King
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Tim Rice, Aida
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Tim Rice, The Lion King
Tim Rice, The Lion King
Tim Rice, Beauty and the Beast
Tim Rice, Beauty and the Beast
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Tim Rice, Evita
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Tim Rice, Evita
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Tim Rice, Evita
Videos
Video: THE LAND OF SOMETIMES Trailer Unveils Star-Studded Animated Musical
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-14 10:33:04
Video: Sarah Brightman Shares Full ‘A Christmas Symphony’ Concert Feat. Andrew Lloyd Webber
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-23 14:28:15
Video: Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele & Nicholas Christopher Perform From CHESS on TODAY
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-15 17:48:37
Notes on a Script: Danny Strong on Making the Book to CHESS Work
by Joey Mervis - 2025-11-20 12:40:04
Video: Original BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Star Susan Egan Surprises Tour Cast
by Michael Major - 2025-11-17 12:43:09
Video: Aaron Tveit & CHESS Cast Launch the 'One Night In Bangkok Challenge'
by Michael Major - 2025-11-14 10:18:09
Video: Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele & Nicholas Christopher Talk CHESS, Share Vocal Warmups on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-11 10:41:15
Video: Disney's ALADDIN Cast Performs 'A Whole New World' on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-04 13:27:47
Video: Watch the Music Video for Adam Lambert's 'Heaven On Their Minds' From JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-31 12:58:45
Video: Disney's ALADDIN Cast Performs 'Friend Like Me' on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-23 14:17:39
Exclusive: Go Inside the First Preview of CHESS With New Footage
by Michael Major - 2025-10-17 10:00:20
Video: Inside the CHESS Sitzprobe with Tim Rice & Benny Andersson
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-10-15 15:01:06
Video: THE LION KING's Tshidi Manye Takes Her Historic Final Bow as 'Rafiki'
by Michael Major - 2025-09-03 13:17:12
Video: Randy Rainbow Parodies THE LION KING With 'He Just Can't Wait to Be King'
by Michael Major - 2025-08-25 10:36:56
News
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2026
The Sankofa Collective will present its 12th season, themed 'The Masks We Wear,' exploring the societal roles and perceived identities in modern society. Artistic Director Alric Davis highlights the season's focus on empathy and justice, challenging audiences to see beyond superficial masks. The season includes the one-woman tribute concert VIVA SELENA! and the nostalgic 'Back to the 90s Bash,' both set to engage Houston audiences in 2026 with profound narratives and vibrant performances.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2026
Goodspeed Musicals will present Jesus Christ Superstar as its first production of the 2026 season. Jesus will be played by Justin Matthew Sargent. Jesus Christ Superstar features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2026
Broadway San Diego has announced its 49th Season, bringing Broadway's current productions direct from New York City to San Diego. Learn more about the lineup here!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2026
Gateway Playhouse will present Andrew Lloyd Webber's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR starting April 9, featuring a unique twist with a female cast in the role of Judas Iscariot.
by Courtney Symes - Mar 8, 2026
One of the most infamous figures in history, Judas Iscariot, leads a cast of icons in Broadway at Music Circus’ staging of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Jesus Christ Superstar. Kyle Taylor Parker returns to the round as Judas and, under Glenn Casale’s direction, looks forward to entertaining Sacramento beginning March 13th. Parker was last seen at Music Circus in 2024’s Jersey Boys as Hal Miller, and we are so glad he’s back. BroadwayWorld spoke to him about his prolific career, getting into character to play a villain, and what makes this re-imagining of the classic so special.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2026
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR IN CONCERT will be presented by Woodside Musical Theatre from April 9–12, 2026 at the Woodside Performing Arts Center in Woodside, California.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026
Straz Center for the Performing Arts has announced the 2026-2027 Bank of America Broadway at Straz Center season. The lineup includes Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, and more! Learn more here.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2026
The nominations are in for the 2026 Olivier Awards. The nominees included Paddington the Musical, Into The Woods, Oh, Mary!, Into The Woods, Evita, and more. Check out the full list here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2026
The Marcus Performing Arts Center will present the 2026/27 Johnson Financial Group Broadway season, featuring a lineup of acclaimed shows in Milwaukee. Learn more here!
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Mar 4, 2026
Carrollwood Cultural Center ushers in spring with a vivid, soul‑stirring revival of Jesus Christ Superstar. This production leans into the heartbeat of the story- the love, fear, devotion, and fracture between Jesus, Judas, and Mary. The result is a rock opera that feels both timeless and urgently human, inviting audiences into the final days of Jesus’s life.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2026
Wharton Center has announced a lineup of shows that will entertain and inspire audiences for its 45th season. Learn more about the upcoming lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2026
Broadway San Jose has announced its 2026/27 season, showcasing a lineup of acclaimed musicals, including Hamilton, Beauty and the Beast, and more. Learn more here!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2026
The Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts, in collaboration with Nederlander and PFM, will present its 2026-27 Broadway season in Greensboro, NC, including shows like WICKED and THE GREAT GATSBY.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and Broadway Across America have revealed announce the 2026-27 Broadway in Miami season in the Ziff Ballet Opera House.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2026
Broadway Across Canada will present five must-see productions at Vancouver's Queen Elizabeth Theatre for the 2026-2027 season, showcasing a diverse lineup of shows.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026
Broadway Across Canada has revealed its 2026 – 2027 Broadway Season at Edmonton’s iconic Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, bringing five productions to local audiences.
by - Feb 25, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 25, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2026
Open Stage will present the iconic musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR starting February 2026. The production promises a fresh interpretation of the classic, exploring timeless themes with a contemporary edge.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 24, 2026
A home release has been set for The Land of Sometimes, the new animated feature with a star-studded cast and new songs from EGOT-winning songwriter Sir Tim Rice.
by Oliver Oliveros - Feb 24, 2026
International producers GMG Productions, Crossroads Live, and Work Light Productions have announced the principal cast for the Manila leg of the 'Jesus Christ Superstar' international tour.
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 received numerous prestigious awards throughout his career. He won a Special Award at the Olivier Awards and earned the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Aida. He also received the Best Musical honor from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for The Lion King and for Evita. Additionally, Tim Rice won Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for Evita, as well as Best Lyricist at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Evita.
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