Tim Rice
Birth Place: USA
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT To Be Presented At Servant Stage (May 7, 2026)
EVITA To Be Presented By Davidson Community Players This June (May 6, 2026)
Videos: CHESS Audience Celebrate Tony Nominees With Thunderous Applause (May 6, 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
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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
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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: 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: 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
News
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
Servant Stage will present JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, directed by Stephanie Morales, at venues across Lancaster County on a pay-what-you-will basis.
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026
Davidson Community Players will present EVITA at Duke Family Performance Hall, directed by Steve Kaliski, who worked on the 2012 Broadway revival. The production may be one of the last U.S. stagings before the show returns to Broadway.
by Michael Major - May 6, 2026
Audiences at Chess celebrated the production's five Tony Award nominations at Tuesday night's performance. Watch videos of the audience celebrating its Tony-nominated actors, Nicholas Christopher, Bryce Pinkham, and Hannah Cruz.
by Theresa Bertram - May 4, 2026
Celebrity Attractions is proud to announce the 2026-2027 Broadway Season. This Broadway season brings four unmistakable stories to the stage, each one reimagined in a way audiences have never experienced before.
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2026
Sh!t Theatre's EVITA TOO, a mega musical about Isabel Perón, will make its Edinburgh Fringe premiere at ZOO Southside's Main House, following a sold-out run at the Southbank Centre's Purcell Room.
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
Performing Arts Fort Worth announced season tickets are now on sale for the 2026-2027 Broadway at the Bass season, featuring seven shows including JERSEY BOYS, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, and THE OUTSIDERS.
by Nicole Rosky - May 1, 2026
Now running at Goodspeed Musicals is Jesus Christ Superstar, directed by Tatiana Pandiani, with choreography by Amy Campbell and music direction by Adam Souza. Watch highlights of the cast in action in this video!
by Student Blogger: Francesca Goodsell - Apr 30, 2026
I made it my goal for 2026 to see more live theatre. Additionally, I wanted to challenge myself by seeing shows that I have never gotten the chance to see before. In this blog, you will read my thoughts about the three new shows that I saw and how they inspire me as a performer.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
The complete cast for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The London Palladium has been announced, led by Sam Ryder as Jesus alongside Tyrone Huntley as Judas, with six performers rotating as King Herod.
by Michael Major - Apr 29, 2026
BroadwayWorld has just learned that Jamie Lloyd's revival of Evita, starring Rachel Zegler, will open on Broadway in 2027. The reimagined production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic musical will make its Broadway debut next spring.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Caleb A. Barnett will step into the role of Genie in Aladdin on Broadway after making his Broadway debut in the company as the Genie standby in the summer of 2023.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026
Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will come to the Overture Center in May. Learn more here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2026
The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King is celebrating its 24th anniversary. Since launching in April 2002, The Lion King North American tour has welcomed over 28 million theatergoers.
by Jade Kops - Apr 25, 2026
Almost 30 years since it’s Broadway premier in 1997, THE LION KING still brings gasps of awe as Julie Taymor’s musical theatre adaptation of Walt Disney Animation’s 1994 film returns to the Sydney stage.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
Broadway's newest heartthrob Nicholas Christopher is bringing the heat and winning hearts in the smash-hit revival of Chess. In newly released video from inside the Imperial Theatre, Nicholas proves his chops in the live setting, flawlessly executing the astonishing feat backed by the show's company.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 21, 2026
Aaron Tveit may be a Tony Award-winning performer, but he still faces challenges while treading the boards. Watch his visit to The Kelly Clarkson Show, where the Chess star shares a story about a wardrobe malfunction that happened during a performance of the revival.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 21, 2026
Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher visited Late Night with Seth Meyers on Tuesday to discuss starring in the Broadway revival of Chess. Watch their appearance now!
by Michelle Nielsen - Apr 21, 2026
Powerhouse vocals, evocative choreography, and a deep emotional connection define director and choreographer Matthew I. Quinn’s vision of Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice’s timeless and timely rock opera, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026
The Drama League has announced the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominees, which include Chess, Heathers, Ragtime, The Rocky Horror Show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Titanique, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and more. Check out the full list here!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 16, 2026
The winners of the Olivier Awards 2026 with Cunard were revealed earlier this week at London’s Royal Albert Hall, in a ceremony hosted by Nick Mohammed. Marking their 50th anniversary, the Olivier Awards celebrate the very best of London’s world-leading theatre industry. Check out some performances in these videos.
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, including the Special Award from the Olivier Awards. He received the Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for Aida. He was also honored with the Best Musical award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for The Lion King. Furthermore, he won the Outstanding Lyrics award at the Drama Desk Awards for Evita. Tim Rice received the Best Musical award again from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Evita and was recognized as the Best Lyricist by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same show.
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