Musical (1998)


Musique: Elton John
Paroles: Tim Rice
Livret: David Henry Hwrang • Linda Woolverton • Robert Falls
Production à la création:

La comédie musicale d'Elton John et de Tim Rice a triomphé à Broadway. Trouver des places a longtemps tenu du miracle tant le succès populaire a été important.
Elle a même remporté 4 Tony Awards, celui de la meilleure musique originale, des meilleurs décors, des meilleures lumières et son interprète, Heather Headley, celui de la meilleure actrice.
Mais quel parcours semé d'embûches pour en arriver là. Rarement un musical de cette envergure a eu un accouchement aussi long et difficile.
D'écritures en réécritures, de décors chamboulés en acteurs remplacés, elle aura fait couler beaucoup d'encre. Sans parler de la fameuse colère publique d'Elton qui s'était levé et avait quitté la salle lors de la première car l'on avait pas respecté son désir de retirer une partie qu'il jugeait trop "techno" et qu'il n'avait jamais écrite.
Après Broadway, Aida a fait un triomphe en Hollande et en Allemagne, sans parler du Japon.
Un musical a découvrir de toute urgence…

Aïda, une princesse Nubienne, est capturée par un capitaine égyptien, Radames. Ignorant son rang, il tombe vite amoureux d'elle et la sauve de la rude vie d'esclave en l'attachant au service de sa future épouse, la princesse égyptienne Amneris. Aïda est l'histoire de trois personnes qui sont forcées de faire des choix difficiles qui changeront l'histoire à jamais.

Acte I
In the Egyptian wing of a modern museum, a man and a woman touring the exhibit catch each other's eyes. A statue of Amneris, a female Pharaoh, comes to life (Every Story Is a Love Story) and transports them to ancient Egypt, where Radames, captain of the Egyptian army, and his men are returning from an expedition through the land of Nubia, Egypt's long-time enemy (Fortune Favors the Brave). When his soldiers capture a group of Nubian women, he is captivated by one of the women, Aida, who tries to free herself by out-dueling one of his soldiers. Radames forces her to wash his back, but she refuses, saying that although the Egyptians took everything from the Nubians, they will never take their spirit (The Past Is Another Land). Radames saves her and the other women from the copper mines by sending them to the palace groundskeeper instead, but sends Aida as a handmaiden to his betrothed, Princess Amneris. Radames' father, Chief Minister Zoser, greets his son with news that the Pharaoh is dying, and Radames must prepare to become the next ruler of Egypt (Another Pyramid). Unbeknownst to Radames, his father is poisoning the Pharaoh in order to accelerate Radames' ascension to the throne.
Radames's Nubian servant, Mereb, is a young man who has learned the tricks of survival in Egypt. While delivering Aida to the princess, Mereb recognizes her as the daughter of the Nubian king under whom he had served during his days in Nubia. She commands him to keep her identity a secret, lest the Egyptians kill her (How I Know You). Presented to Amneris, Aida is liked immediately, and she perceives that the Princess' love of fashion only serves as a mask of her insecurities (My Strongest Suit). At a banquet, Amneris and Radames learn from the Pharaoh that they are to marry in seven days, leaving the captain distraught that his days as an explorer have ended (Fortune Favors the Brave (Reprise)). Together, he and Aida share their dreams and regrets (Enchantment Passing Through).
Later that night, Amneris worries about her father's illness, and finds in Aida someone who understands and encourages her (My Strongest Suit (Reprise)). Bursting into his fiancée's chamber, Radames steals a moment with Aida to share his growing attraction to her. Aida is taken by Mereb to the Nubian camp, where she reluctantly submits to her people's pleas to lead them Dance of the Robe. When she implores Radames to help the Nubians, he opens his heart by giving his possessions to them (Not Me) and declaring his love for Aida(Elaborate Lives). Unable to fight her feelings any longer, she falls into his embrace. Their bliss is interrupted by news that Radames' armies have captured Amonasro, king of Nubia and Aida's father. Unable to comfort her, Radames leaves Aida in distress. Rallying her people, Aida assures them that Nubia will never die (The Gods Love Nubia).

Acte II
Aida, Amneris, and Radames are entangled in conflicted loyalties and emotions (A Step Too Far), that Aida might be a traitor to her people as she loves Radames, that his love for her could end his life as he knows it, and that he does not show the attention that Amneris deserves. Aida and Mereb bribe their way into Amonasro's prison cell, where she is reunited with her father. Mereb hatches a plan to escape with the king during the commotion of Amneris' wedding. To save her father and her nation, Aida must betray the man she loves (Easy as Life). Meanwhile, Zoser discovers Radames' affair and warns his son that it could cost him the throne, but Radames no longer shares his father's ambitions (Like Father, Like Son). After an emotional bout with his son, Zoser orders his men to find Aida and kill her.
At the Nubian camp, Aida receives a written apology from Radames for the thoughtless way he acted upon hearing of Amonasro's capture (Radames' Letter) and for his lack of showing affection. When Egyptian soldiers arrive seeking Aida, another Nubian, Nehebka, sacrifices herself so that the princess can live (Dance of the Robe). Now even more determined to leave Radames forever, Aida goes to say good-bye to him over Mereb's objections (How I Know You (Reprise)). Radames informs Aida that he is calling off the wedding. Aida knows that this would ruin her father's escape and tells him he must go through with it (Written in the Stars). Radames agrees, on condition that she escapes to freedom on a boat he will provide. The heartbroken lovers part, but Amneris has overheard their entire conversation and tries to face the fact that her upcoming marriage is a sham (I Know the Truth).
News of Amonasro's escape disrupts Amneris' wedding. Radames learns the truth of Aida's identity when he arrives at the docks just as she is about to board his boat with her father. Although he is angry that Aida hid this from him, she says she never lied about loving him. In the ensuing chaos, Mereb is mortally wounded by Zoser, and Radames makes possible Amonasro's escape by cutting the rope tied to the dock, but Aida stays with Radames and a dying Mereb. Zoser flees, and Mereb dies in the arms of his kind master and beloved princess. Radames and Aida are then arrested for treason. At the ensuing trial, Pharaoh announces Zoser's apprehension and sentences both Aida and Radames to be buried alive. Amneris reprises her role as a future Pharaoh by convincing her father to let the lovers die in the same tomb, an act of mercy for two people she has come to love. Facing death, Aida looks to Radames for strength (Elaborate Lives (Reprise)). As they are slowly deprived of light and air (Enchantment Passing Through (Reprise)), Radames swears he will search through a hundred lifetimes to find her again if he has to.

Back in the contemporary museum, the spirit of Amneris reveals that as she became Pharaoh, the lovers' deaths gave birth to a reign of peace between Egypt and Nubia. She watches as the modern man and woman are strangely drawn to each other. They are the reincarnations of Aida and Radames, finding each other in a new beginning (Every Story is a Love Story (Reprise)).

"Fortune Favors the Brave (Reprise)", the instrumental "Dance of the Robe (Reprise)", the Overture and the Entracte are not featured on the Original Broadway Cast Recording or the International Recordings of the production.

Sans doute le musical produit par la maison Disney qui est le plus original. Bien sûr, il s'inspire de l'histoire de l'opéra, mais ce musical en est une vraie recréation. Le travail d'Elton John est magnifique.


Pre-Broadway: Origins, Atlanta and Chicago
Aida was originally conceived for production as an animated musical film by Disney executives, who wanted to do another project with the collaborative team of Sir Elton John & Sir Tim Rice, following the success enjoyed by the animated film The Lion King. Disney wanted to do another animated feature, and it was John's idea to develop the story directly as a musical. A first reading was presented to Disney executives on April 1, 1996. John also recorded multiple demos of the original songs, which were never released but were widely bootlegged. Early readings featured Simone(Aida) Hank Stratton(Radames)and Sherrie Rene Scott(Amneris). It took 2 1/2 years from first reading, to first full production presentation in September 1998 in Atlanta. One of the many issues was what to call the musical.

Elaborate Lives:
The Legend of Aida had its world premiere at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia with the production running from September 16 to November 8, 1998.[3] The Atlanta production featured Heather Headley (Aida), Hank Stratton (Radames) and Sherie Rene Scott (Amneris). The production featured several songs which were cut from the final production. The original Atlanta staging conceived of the play with a nearly empty set, displaying only a six-ton gold pyramid-shaped set piece in the center. Driven by hydraulic controls, the pyramid's sides and bottom could be turned and rotated to suggest various locations such as a ship stern or a tomb. However, the piece, constructed at a price of nearly $10 million, frequently broke down, and a new production designer was hired for restaging in Chicago. Nothing of the original Atlanta set design remained in the new production.
A new, revised production opened on November 12, 1999 at the Cadillac Palace in Chicago and ran through January 9, 2000.[4][5] Aida producers made substantial changes to its team for the Chicago production. From the Atlanta staging, only Heather Headley, as Aida, and Sherie Rene Scott, as Amneris, remained. Adam Pascal joined the cast as Radames for the Chicago run. Robert Falls took over as director in Chicago, replacing Robert Jess Ross; and set designer Bob Crowley replaced Stanley A. Meyer. Also part of the new Chicago team was choreographer Wayne Cilento. The Chicago production featured one number "Our Nation Holds Sway", originally performed near the beginning of both act 1 and act 2, which was cut from the final Broadway production.
During the Chicago run at the Cadillac Theatre, on November 13, 1999, a set mishap during the final moments of the performance injured stars Headley and Pascal. According to an eyewitness report, while the two actors were being conveyed in a suspended boxlike "tomb" at the climax of the show, the set piece broke from its support and plunged approximately eight feet to the stage. A subsequent press release from the show's publicist stated that Headley and Pascal sustained minor injuries and were taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital for examination. Both were released from the hospital a few hours later. From then on, the tomb remained on the ground.

Broadway
The musical, now titled Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida, premiered on Broadway at the Palace Theatre on March 23, 2000 and closed on September 4, 2004 after 1,852 performances and 30 previews. The run ranks it as 34th in the longest runs in Broadway history.[7] Directed by Robert Falls, and choreographed by Wayne Cilento, scenery and costumes were designed by Bob Crowley and the lighting design by Natasha Katz. Considered by its producers to be a financial success, Aida on Broadway recovered its investment in 99 weeks, and generated a profit of $12 million.[8]
Heather Headley originated the title role of Aida. Headley won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical in 2000 for her performance in this role. Headley also received broad critical acclaim for her performance. Adam Pascal played the role of Radames in both the OBC and closing productions of Aida on Broadway. Sherie René Scott, who was with the project since its first workshop, originated the role of Amneris, and was named the Most Promising Actress in 2000 for her performance (Clarence Derwent Award). The cast also included Tyrees Allen (Amonasro), John Hickok (Zoser), Daniel Oreskes (Pharaoh), Damian Perkins (Mereb), and Schele Williams (Nehebka).
Pop stars, including Deborah Cox, Toni Braxton and Michelle Williams played the title role of Aida during its run on Broadway, as well as Maya Days, Saycon Sengbloh, Simone and Merle Dandridge. Notable replacements for Radames included Will Chase, Patrick Cassidy, Richard H. Blake, William Robert Gaynor, and Matt Bogart. Notable replacements for Amneris included Idina Menzel, Jessica Hendy, Mandy Gonzalez, Felicia Finley, Taylor Dayne and Lisa Brescia; and Mickey Dolenz and Donnie Kehr as Zoser.

US National tours
Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida also had a critically acclaimed US National tour from March 2001 to 2003.[10] The show won awards in 2002 for Best Musical, Best Actress (Simone), and Best Actor(Patrick Cassidy) from the National Broadway Theatre Awards (now called "Touring Broadway Awards". The National tour also featured Kelly Fournier(Amneris). Notable replacements included Jeremy Kushnier(Radames) and Lisa Brescia (Amneris).
The musical also had a non-equity US national tour during 2006-2007 featuring Marja Harmon (Aida) Casey Elliott (Radames) and Leah Allers (Amneris). This production had a revised script by Henry David Hwang authorized by Disney. The new script was considered to be more serious and darker, with much of the shticky and comedic elements removed from Amneris' character especially. 'Strongest Suit' was staged as a scene in which Aida helped Amneris chose her outfit for the evening instead of a random fashion show. The scene prior to 'Strongest Suit Reprise' was revised with Aida teaching Amneris how to thread, adding more a sense of bond between the women and also humbling Amneris in wanting to learn something new and not just 'be a princess.' Introduced to the plot was the revelation that Radames' mother was a prostitute and that Zoser treated her as such and fought and schemed for Radames to achieve his position of Captain of Phaoroh's armies.

Aida: Elaborate Lives (demo/workshop title)
Elaborate Lives (pre-Broadway title)
Elaborate Lives: The Legend of Aida (pre-Broadway title)


Acte I
"Overture"
"Every Story Is a Love Story" - Amneris
"Fortune Favors the Brave" - Radames and the Soldiers
"The Past Is Another Land" - Aida
"Another Pyramid" - Zoser and the Ministers
"How I Know You" - Mereb and Aida
"My Strongest Suit" - Amneris and the Women of the Palace
"Fortune Favors the Brave (reprise)" - Radames
"Enchantment Passing Through" - Radames and Aida
"My Strongest Suit (reprise)" - Amneris and Aida
"Dance of the Robe" - Aida, Nehebka, Mereb and the Nubians
"Not Me" - Radames, Aida, Amneris and Mereb
"Elaborate Lives" - Radames and Aida
"The Gods Love Nubia" - Aida, Nehebka, Mereb and the Nubians

Acte II
"A Step Too Far" - Amneris, Radames, and Aida
"Easy as Life" - Aida
"Like Father, Like Son" - Zoser, Radames, and the Ministers
"Radames' Letter" - Radames
"Dance of the Robe (reprise)" - Orchestra
"How I Know You (reprise)" - Mereb
"Written in the Stars" - Radames and Aida
"I Know the Truth" - Amneris
"Elaborate Lives (reprise)" - Aida and Radames
"Enchantment Passing Through (reprise)" - Radames and Aida
"Every Story Is a Love Story (reprise)" - Amneris

Aucun dossier informatif complémentaire concernant Aida

Aucun dossier informatif complémentaire concernant Aida

Cut prior to 1996 Reading: The Letter
Cut prior to 1997 reading: A Gathering So Glamorous / Amneris' Letter / We Love a Parade
Cut prior to Atlanta: I Wish / Yes, You Both Must Die / The Tomb
Cut prior to Chicago: The Night of Nights / The Judgement / Listen, Listen
Cut prior to Broadway: Our Nation Holds Sway / The Messenger


Version 1

Aida (1998-10-Alliance Theatre-Atlanta) (Elaborate Lives)

Type de série: Original
Théâtre: Alliance Theatre (Atlanta - Etats-Unis)
Durée :
Nombre :
Première Preview : 13 September 1998
Première: 07 October 1998
Dernière: 08 November 1998
Mise en scène : Robbie Roth
Chorégraphie : Matt West
Producteur :
Star(s) :
Avec: Pharoah - Neal Ben-Ari / Nehebka - Mary Bentley-LaMar / Nenu - Future Davis / Shu - Pamela Gold / Aida - Heather Headley / Zoser - Rich Hebert / Hefnut - Jenny Hill / Nekhen - Scott Irby-Ranniar / Amonasro - Roger Robinson / Amneris - Sherie Scott
Commentaires longs: Il s'agit ici de la toute première version de ce qui va devenir plus tard "Aida". Le musical s'appelle encore "Elaborate Lives: The Legend of Aida"… Disney n'est pas du tout content du résultat: après la fin de cette série à Atlanta on a assisté à un événement relativement rare dans le monde des musicals: Disney a licencié l'équipe de création artistique (directeur, chorégraphe, scénographe, costumière, ... tous à la trappe). Il faudra près de trois semaines de spéculations rampantes, pour que Disney puisse annoncer le 4 décembre 98 que Robert Falls serait le nouveau directeur artistique du projet.

Version 2

Aida (1999-03-Dossier de presse CD)

Type de série: Press Reels
Théâtre: *** LP/CD Recording (*** - ***)
Durée :
Nombre :
Première Preview : 10 March 1999
Première: 10 March 1999
Dernière: 10 March 1999
Mise en scène : Aucun
Chorégraphie : Aucun
Producteur :
Star(s) :
Commentaires longs: Dossier de presse du CD de Aida avec les chanteurs internationaux: Boyz II Men, Spice Girls, Heather Headley, Dru Hill, Janet Jackson, Elton John, Lenny Kravitz, Lulu, Kelly Price, LeAnn Rimes, Sherie Rene Scott, Sting, James Taylor, Tina Turner, Shania Twain.
Presse : Following the blockbuster success of "The Lion King," it's no surprise that Disney approached Elton John and Tim Rice about another collaboration. It is a pleasant surprise that their creation, AIDA, lacks the bombast of a commercial behemoth. Although they stay true to Verdi's story of love amidst oppressive politics, the music is adapted to contemporary styles and sung unpretentiously by a cast of superstars, starting with Sting, Janet Jackson, Boyz II Men, Leann Rimes, Lenny Kravitz, Shania Twain, the Spice Girls, and Tina Turner. The result is less Disney, more Red Hot and Verdi: Sly and Robbie pair up with Sting on a reggae-ish "Another Pyramid," the Spice Girls make like the Supremes on a humorous "My Strongest Suit," Kravitz adds funk and muscle to "Like Father Like Son," and Turner and Angelique Kidjo turn in a wonderful duet on "Easy as Life." Before the Broadway version kicks in, this recording is a rare chance to hear the music without the star power getting in the way. Martin Johnson, Barnes & Noble

Version 3

Aida (1999-12-Cadillac Palace Theatre-Chicago)

Type de série: Revival
Théâtre: Cadillac Palace Theatre (Chicago - Etats-Unis)
Durée : 1 mois
Nombre :
Première Preview : 12 November 1999
Première: 09 December 1999
Dernière: 09 January 2000
Mise en scène : Robert Falls
Chorégraphie : Wayne Cilento
Producteur :
Star(s) :
Avec: Aida - Heather Headley / Radames - Adam Pascal / Amneris - Sherie René Scott / Zoser - John Hicock / Mereb - Damian Perkins / Nehebka - Schele Williams / Pharaoh - Daniel Oreskes / Amonsaro - Tyrees Allen
Commentaires longs: Deuxième version d'Aida, après Atlanta, de ce qui devait être un pre-Broadway run. Cette fois le musical peut faire son transfert vers Broadway.

Version 4

Aida (2000-03-Palace Theatre-Broadway)

Type de série: Original Broadway
Théâtre: Palace Theatre (Broadway - Etats-Unis)
Durée :
Nombre : 30 previews - 1852 représentations
Première Preview : 25 February 2000
Première: 23 March 2000
Dernière: 05 September 2004
Mise en scène : Robert Falls
Chorégraphie : Wayne Cilento
Producteur :
Star(s) :
Avec: Aida - Heather Headley / Radames - Adam Pascal / Amneris - Sherie René Scott / Zoser - John Hicock / Mereb - Damian Perkins / Nehebka - Schele Williams / Pharaoh - Daniel Oreskes / Amonsaro - Tyrees Allen
Commentaires longs: La version originale à Broadway. Il aura fallu deux pre-Broadway run (Atlanta puis Chicago) pour en arriver là. Cette version a recueilli un grand succès public et a été récompensée par de nombreux prix: Best Original Musical Score (Elton John, Tim Rice) (gagnant), Best Actress in a Musical (Heather Headley) (gagnant), Best Scenic Design (Bob Crowley) (gagnant), Best Lighting Design (Natasha Katz) (gagnant), Best Costume Design Bob Crowley (nominé)

Version 5

Aida (2001-04-Us National Tour)

Type de série: US Tour
Théâtre: US Tour ( - Etats-Unis)
Durée : 2 ans 4 mois 1 semaine
Nombre :
Première Preview : 27 March 2001
Première: 06 April 2001
Dernière: 17 August 2003
Mise en scène : Robert Falls
Chorégraphie : Wayne Cilento
Producteur :
Star(s) :
Avec: Aida - Celeste Simone / Radames - Patrick Cassidy / Amneris - Kelli Fournier / Zoser - Neal Benari / Nehebka - Merle Dandridge / Pharoah - Peter Kapetan / Amonsaro - Jerald Vincent
Commentaires longs: Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida had a critically acclaimed US National tour from March 2001 to 2003. The show won awards in 2002 for Best Musical, Best Actress (Simone), and Best Actor(Patrick Cassidy) from the National Broadway Theatre Awards (now called "Touring Broadway Awards". The National tour also featured Kelly Fournier(Amneris). Notable replacements included Jeremy Kushnier(Radames) and Lisa Brescia (Amneris).
Minneapolis, MN - Orpheum Theatre - April 6-April 22, 2001
St. Louis, MO - Fox Theatre - April 27-May 6, 2001
Seattle, OR - Paramount Theatre - May 12-May 26, 2001
Portland, OR - Keller Auditorium - May 29-June 3, 2001
Denver, CO - Buell Theatre - June 6-June 24, 2001
Kansas City, MO - Starlight Theatre - June 2001
Salt Lake City, UT - Theatre Leauge of Utah/Capitol Theatre - July 2001
San Fransisco - Orpheum Theatre - August 2001
Tempe, AZ - September 2001
Austin, TX - University of Texas PAC - September 2001
Dallas, TX - Music Hall at Fair Park - September-October, 2001
Los Angeles, CA - Ahmanson Theatre - November 7, 2001 - January 5, 2002
Tuscon, AZ - Centennial Hall - January 8-13, 2002
Alberquerque, NM - Popejoy Hall Center for the Arts - January 15-20, 2002
Tulsa, OK - Chapman Music Hall - January 23-February 2, 2002
Cincinnati, OH - Arnoff Center - February 5-17, 2002
Pittsburgh, PA - Benedum Center - February 20-March 10, 2002
Cleveland, OH - State Theatre - March 12-24, 2002
Boston, MA - Wang Center - March 27-April 7, 2002
Providence, RI - Providence PAC - April 16-28, 2002
Rochester, NY - Auditorium Center - April 30-May 12, 2002
Buffalo, NY - Shea's PAC - May 14-26, 2002
Hartford, CT - The Bushnell - May 28-June 9, 2002
Philadelphia, PA - June 11-July 7, 2002
Washington, D. C. - Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - July 9-August 17, 2002
Memphis, TN - Oprheum Theater - October 8-20, 2002
Raleigh, NC - Memorial Auditorium - October 22-November 3, 2002
Atlanta, GA - Fox Theatre - November 6-23, 2002
Norfolk, VA - Chrysler Hall - November 26-December 1, 2002
New Orleans, LA - Saenger Theatre - December 10-22, 2002
Orlando, FL - Bobb Carr PAC - December 26, 2002-January 5, 2003
Jacksonville, FL - Moran Hall - January 7-12, 2003
Charlotte, NC - Blumenthal Center for Performing Arts - January 14-19, 2003
Nashville, TN - Tennesse PAC - January 22-February 2, 2003
Fort Lauderdale, FL - Broward Center for the Performing Arts - February 5-23, 2003
Fort Myers, FL - Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall - February 25-March 2, 2003
Tampa, FL - Tampa Bay PAC - March 4-15, 2003
Birmingham, AL - Birmingham Jefferson Memorial Hall - March 18-23, 2003
Louisville, KY - PAC - March 26-April 6, 2003
Indianapolis, IN - Murat Center - April 8-13, 2003
Akron, OH - EJ Thomas Hall - April 15-20, 2003
Columbus, OH - Ohio Center - April 22-May 4, 2003
Green Bay, WI - Weidner Center - May 7-11, 2002
Lincoln, NE - Leid Center - May 14-18, 2003
Milwaukee, WI - Uihlein Hall - May 21-June 1, 2003
Houston, TX - Hobby Center - June 4-15, 2003
San Antonio, TX - June 17-29, 2003
Costa Mesa, CA - Orange County PAC - July 2-13, 2003
San Diego, CA - Civic Center - July 15-20, 2003
San Jose, CA - San Jose PAC - July 23-August 10, 2003
Denver, CO - Buell Theatre - August 13-17, 2003

Version 6

Aida (2001-10-Circustheater-Scheveningen)

Type de série: Original Europe
Théâtre: Afas Circustheater (Scheveningen - Pays-Bas)
Durée : 1 an 9 mois 2 semaines
Nombre : 648 représentations
Première Preview : Inconnu
Première: 21 October 2001
Dernière: 03 August 2003
Mise en scène : Robert Falls
Chorégraphie : Wayne Cilento
Producteur :
Star(s) :
Avec: Aida: Chaira Borderslee, Carolina Dijkhuizen, Leona Philippo, Peggy Sandaal / Radames: Bastiaan Ragas, René van Kooten, Tino Bos, Ivo Chundro / Amneris: Antje Monteiro, Marleen van der Loo, Linda Hibma, Talita Angwarmasse / Zoser: Frans van Deursen, Ben Cramer, Jeroen Phaff, Joris A.T. de Beul / Mereb: Marlon David Henry, Ivo Chundro, Kok Hwa-Lie, Chris Tanamal / Nehebka: Peggy Sandaal, Delaney van der Pol, Talita Angwarmasse / Amonasro: Felix Burleson, Jack Monkau, Jimmy Geduld / Farao: Ben Ramakers, Ben Cramer, René van Asten

Version 7

Aida (2002-xx-Canadian Tour)

Type de série: Revival
Théâtre: Canada Tour ( - Canada)
Durée :
Nombre :
Première Preview : Inconnu
Première: Inconnu
Dernière: Inconnu
Mise en scène : Robert Falls
Chorégraphie : Wayne Cilento
Producteur :
Star(s) :

Version 8

Aida (2003-10-Colosseum Theater-Essen)

Type de série: Revival
Théâtre: Colosseum Theater (Essen - Allemagne)
Durée : 1 an 9 mois 3 semaines
Nombre :
Première Preview : Inconnu
Première: 05 October 2003
Dernière: 22 July 2005
Mise en scène : Robert Falls
Chorégraphie : Wayne Cilento
Producteur :
Star(s) :
Avec: Ana Milva Gomes (Aida), Bettina Mönch (Amneris), Mark Seibert (Radames), Kristian Korsholm Vetter (Zoser), Marlon David Henry (Mereb), Zodwa Selele (Nehebka), Ronald Mkwanazi (Amonasro), Lutz Ulrich Flöth (Pharao)
Commentaires : Cette version proposée au Colosseum est une magnifique version du musical d'Elton John. Tout est au rendez-vous: qualité sonore, perfection des interprètes, musicalité de la langue allemande et scénographie magnifique. Le dynamisme de ce spectacle est impressionnant: lors de certaine chansons comme par exemple 'Eine Pyramide mehr' (Another Pyramid) on reste figé!
Cette série au Colosseum sera prolongée par un "German Tour" qui va durer de novembre 2005 à mai 2007!

Version 9

Aida (2003-12-MBS Theater-Osaka-Japan)

Type de série: Revival
Théâtre: MBS Theater (Osaka - Japon)
Durée :
Nombre :
Première Preview : Inconnu
Première: 21 December 2003
Dernière: Inconnu
Mise en scène :
Chorégraphie :
Producteur :
Star(s) :

Version 10

Aida (2006-09-Non Equity Tour)

Type de série: US Tour
Théâtre: Non Equity Tour ( - Etats-Unis)
Durée : 7 mois 2 semaines
Nombre :
Première Preview : 12 September 2006
Première: 12 September 2006
Dernière: 29 April 2006
Mise en scène : ???? ????
Chorégraphie : ???? ????
Producteur :
Star(s) :
Commentaires longs: 2006 - Fayetteville, AR ( Walton Arts Center) Sept 12-17 / Sioux Falls, SD ( Washington Pavillion) Sept 19-20 / Ames, IA ( Iowa State Center) Sept 22-23 / Mason City, IA ( Northern Iowa Comm. Aud.) Sept 24 / Grand Rapids, MI (Devos Hall) Sept 26-Oct 1 / Muncie, IN (Emens Auditorium) Oct 3 / Morgantown, WV (Creative Arts Center) Oct 4 / Kalamazoo, MI (Miller Auditorium) Oct 6-7 / Joliet, IL (Rialto Square Theatre) Oct 8 / Wausau, WI (Grand Theater) Oct 10 / Peoria, IL (Peoria Civic Center) Oct 11-12 / W. Lafayette, IN (Elliott Hall) Oct 13 / Owensboro, KY (Riverpark Center) Oct 15 / Danville, KY (Norton Center) Oct 16 / Anniston, AL (Anniston Perf. Arts Aud.) Oct 17 / Sewell, NJ (Commerce Bank Arts Center) Oct 19 / Newport News, VA (Ferguson Center for Arts) Oct 20-22 / Richmond, VA (Landmark Theatre) Oct 24-29 / Houghton, MI (Rozsa Center for Perf. Arts) Nov 8 / Madison, WI (Overture Center) Nov 9-11 / Jackson, MI (Potter Center) Nov 12 / N. Charleston, SC (No. Charleston PAC) Nov 14-15 / Columbus, GA (RiverCenter) Nov 16 / Knoxville, TN (Knoxville Civic Auditorium) Nov 17-19 / Erie, PA (Warner Theater) Nov 21 / London, ON (Labatt Center) Nov 22-23 / Williamsport, PA (Community Arts Ctr) Nov 24 / Schenectady, NY (Proctor's Theatre) Nov 25-26 / State College, PA (Center for Perf. Arts) Nov 28-29 / York, PA (Strand Capitol Theatre) Nov 30 / Roanoke, VA (Roanoke Perf. Arts Theatre) Dec 1 / Huntington, WV (Albee Theatre) Dec 2 / Mansfield, OH (Renaissance Theater) Dec 3 / Wilmington, DE (Dupont Theater) Dec 5-10 / Syracuse, NY (Crouse-Hinds Theater) Dec 12-14 / Waterbury, CT (Palace Theater) Dec 15-16 / Lowell, MA (Lowell Memorial Auditorium) Dec 17 / Baltimore, MD (Lyric Theater) Dec 26-31 /// 2007 /// Sunrise, FL (Sunrise Theater) Jan 2 / Melbourne, FL (King Ctr for the Perf. Arts) Jan 3-4 / Gainesville, FL (Phillips PAC) Jan 5-6 / W. Palm Beach, FL (Kravis Center- Dreyfoos Hall) Jan 7 / Sarasota, FL (Van Wezel PA Hall) Jan 8-9 / Clearwater, FL (Ruth Eckerd Hall) Jan 10 / Tallahassee, FL (Tallahassee-Leon County CC) Jan 11-12 / Macon, GA (Grand Opera House) Jan 13-14 / Reading, PA (Sovereign PAC) Jan 16 / Utica, NY (Stanley PAC) Jan 17-18 / New Brunswick, NJ (State Theater) Jan 19-20 / Easton, PA (State Theater) Jan 21 / Youngstown, OH (DeYor Performing Arts Center) Jan 23 / Elmira, NY (Clemens Center) Jan 24-25 / Scranton, PA (Scranton Cultural Center) Jan 26-28 / Dayton, OH (Schuster Center) Jan 30-Feb 4 / Portsmouth, OH (Verne Riffe Center) Feb 5-6 / Binghamton, NY (Forum Theatre) Feb 8-9 / West Point, NY (Eisenhower Hall Theater) Feb 10-11 / Jackson, MS (Jackson Municipal Aud) Feb 20-21 / Tyler, TX (Cowan Center) Feb 22 / College Station, TX (Rudder Auditorium) Feb 23-24 / Galveston, TX (Grand 1894 Opera House) Feb 25 / Temecula, CA (Pechanga Perf Arts Center) Mar 1-4 / Bakersfield, CA (Rabobank Center) Mar 5 / Fresno, CA (Saroyan Theatre) Mar 6-7 / Santa Barbara, CA (Arlington Theatre) Mar 12 / San Luis Obispo, CA (Performing Arts Center) Mar 13-14 / Reno, NV (Pioneer Center) Mar 16-18 / Boise, ID (Morrison Center for PA) Mar 20-22 / Eugene, OR (Hult Center) Mar 24-25 / Medford, OR (Ginger Rogers Theater) Mar 26-27 / Yakima, WA (Yakima Valley SunDome) Mar 28 / Spokane, WA (Spokane Opera House) Mar 29-Apr 1 / Ft. Collins, CO (Lincoln Center) Apr 9-12 / Colorado Springs, CO (Pikes Peak Center) Apr 13-14 / Greeley, CO (Union Colony Civic Center) Apr 15 / Edmond, OK (Mitchell Hall) Apr 17 / Lawrence, KS (Lied Center of Kansas) Apr 18-19 / Lincoln, NE (Lied Center for PA) Apr 20-21 / Columbia, MO (Jesse Hall) Apr 23 / Bartlesville, OK (Bartlesville Comm Center) Apr 24 / Rolla, MO (Leach Theatre) Apr 25 / Champaign, IL (Assembly Hall) Apr 26 / Bloomington, IN (Indiana Univ Aud) Apr 27-28 / Benton Harbor, MI (Mendel Center) Apr 29

Version 11

Aida (2007-??-??-Budapest-Hungary)

Type de série: Revival
Théâtre: Operett Színház (Budapest - Hongrie)
Durée :
Nombre :
Première Preview : Inconnu
Première: 01 January 2007
Dernière: Inconnu
Mise en scène : ???? ????
Chorégraphie : ???? ????
Producteur :
Star(s) :
Commentaires longs: Autre mise en scène que celle connue jusqu'alors.

Version 12

Aida (2008-07-Sommer Festival-Amstetten)

Type de série: Revival
Théâtre: Musical Sommer Amstetten (Amstetten - Allemagne)
Durée : 3 semaines
Nombre :
Première Preview : Inconnu
Première: 23 July 2008
Dernière: 16 August 2008
Mise en scène : Kim Duddy
Chorégraphie : Kim Duddy
Producteur :
Star(s) :
Commentaires longs: Parlé en allemand et chanté en anglais. Il s'agit du second plus grand succès en fréquentation de ce célèbre Festival (avant la plongée en enfer des années 2009 et surtout 2010).

Version 13

Aida (2009-07-Freilichtspiele-Tecklenburg)

Type de série: Revival
Théâtre: Freilichtspiele Tecklenburg (Tecklenburg - Allemagne)
Durée : 2 ans 1 mois 2 semaines
Nombre : 18 représentations
Première Preview : 17 July 2009
Première: 17 July 2009
Dernière: 05 September 2011
Mise en scène : Dean Welterlen
Chorégraphie : Doris Marlis
Producteur :
Star(s) :
Avec: Zodwa Selele (Aida), Patrick Stanke (Radames), Willemijn Verkaik (Amneris), Marc Clear (Zoser), Thada Suanduanchai (Mereb), Milica Jovanović (Nehebka), Mario Mariano (Amonasro), Ansgar Schäfer (Pharao), Jan Altenbockum (Ensemble), Julia Bischoff (Ensemble), Marc Boadu (Ensemble), Chloe Chang (Ensemble), Isabel Dan (Ensemble), Sven Olaf Denkinger (Ensemble), Markus Maria Düllmann (Ensemble), Benjamin Gerlach (Ensemble), Gordon Gesatzki (Ensemble), Jasmin Göttmann (Ensemble), Raphaela J. Gross-Fengels (Ensemble), Marco Heinrich (Ensemble), Angela Hunkeler (Ensemble), Janina Keppel (Ensemble), Jerôme Knols (Ensemble), Dörte Niedermeier (Ensemble), Jörn Ortmann (Ensemble), Daniela Römer (Ensemble), Silja Schenk (Ensemble), Lillemor Spitzer (Ensemble), Rebecca Stahlhut (Ensemble), Florian Theiler (Ensemble), Daniela Tweesmann (Ensemble)

Version 14

Aida (2010-12-Seongnam Arts Center-Corée)

Type de série: Revival
Théâtre: Seongnam Arts Center (Séoul - Corée du Sud)
Durée : 3 mois 1 semaine
Nombre :
Première Preview : 14 December 2010
Première: 18 December 2010
Dernière: 27 March 2011
Mise en scène : ???? ????
Chorégraphie :
Producteur :
Star(s) :

Version 15

Aida (2023-04-Afas Circustheater-Scheveningen)

Type de série: Revival
Théâtre: Afas Circustheater (Scheveningen - Pays-Bas)
Durée : 3 mois 1 semaine
Nombre :
Première Preview : 12 April 2023
Première: 23 April 2023
Dernière: 30 July 2023
Mise en scène :
Chorégraphie :
Producteur :
Star(s) :
Commentaires : Nouvelle version!

Extraits

Aida (2000-03-Palace Theatre-Broadway)

Qualité: **** Intérêt: ****
Langue:
Anglais Durée: 0:02:24


Extrait

Aida (2005-11-German Tour)

Qualité: **** Intérêt: ****
Langue:
Allemand Durée: 00:01:42


Trailer

Aida (2010-12-Seongnam Arts Center-Corée)

Qualité: ***** Intérêt: ***
Langue:
Coréen Durée: 00:00:30