Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida
Lyrics by Tim Rice, book by Linda Wolverton, Robert Falls, and David Henry Hwang
Directed by Ron Jones
A contemporary musical version on a classic tale of love and devotion, this gorgeous musical tells the tale of the forbidden love between an Egyptian soldier and an enslaved Nubian princess. Despite its harsh consequences, their love transcends the vast cultural differences between two nations, heralding an unprecedented time of peace and prosperity. With its stirring ballads and colorful chorus numbers, AIDA is a modern crowd pleaser that embraces multi-cultural casting and exuberant dancing, staging and singing. A brilliant union of a time honored story of love and intrigue with a soaring pop/rock score, AIDA is not to be missed! "A fascinating, enchanting, and wildly contemporary musical experience... (Curtain Up Review, NYC)
Dates:
July 17 - 27, 2008
Thursdays, 7:30pm • Fridays and Saturdays, 8pm • Sunday, 3pm
Reception following the July 18th Opening Night
Location:
Lone Star College–CyFair Theatre Department, Center of the Arts
Main Stage Theatre at Lone Star College–CyFair, Barker Cypress Campus
July 17th is the preview performance with tickets priced at $5 at the door only.
Reserved and group seating is available.
Ticket Prices:Adults $16 • Seniors $12 • Students $5 with valid ID
Auditions for Lone Star College–CyFair Theatre performances are open to the public. For more information contact Ron Jones at 281.290.3929 or email at
ron.w.jones@lonestar.edu.