The Center for the Arts continues its 25th season with Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida. The production opens on Friday, Feb. 7 and runs through Sunday, Feb. 23. This beautiful musical is an epic tale of love and betrayal in ancient Egypt.
“I am excited to bring this story of star-crossed lovers to the Center’s stage,” says director Keri Boe. “The cast brings the already amazing music and story to a whole new level. It has been an honor to collaborate with my incredibly talented production team. We are all thrilled to share the beauty that is Aida with audiences.”
Aida is a tale of love, loyalty and betrayal centering around the love triangle between Aida (MTSU student Miya Burt), a Nubian princess stolen from her country; Amneris (Aurora Boe), the Pharoah’s daughter; and Radames (Tucker Young), an Egyptian soldier betrothed to Amneris. As their forbidden love grows deeper, Aida is forced to find the balance between her love for Radames, and her responsibility to lead her people. Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida features amazing music, dramatic dance sequences and a love story that will touch the hearts of everyone.
Aida is the winner of the 2000 Tony Awards for Best Original Score, Best Actress, Best Scenic Design and Best Lighting.
Tickets start at $14 and are on sale at boroarts.org, by calling 615-904-ARTS (2787), or at the Center for the Arts Box Office, 110 W. College St., in downtown Murfreesboro. Aida is rated PG.
Performance dates are Feb. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 9, 16 and 23 at 2 p.m.
Cast of Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida at Center for the Arts:
Aida – Miya Burt
Radames – Tucker Young
Amneris – Aurora Boe
Mareb – Jantu Moore
Zoser – Andrew Sparks
Pharaoh – Royce Phillips
Nehebka – Stephanie Wales
Amonasro – Ro Coger
Ensemble – Shiloh Bakalyar, Drew Castle, Zach Dame, Sam Downer, Hannah Elliott, Aylee Gardner, Heather Gardner, Karisha Glover, Allyson Hazen, Jonathan Hazen, Isabella Kearney, Elizabeth Krebs, Nathan Krebs, Terrance Mcbride, Kaitlyn McKinney, Wellington McKinney, Kasmira Moore, Lilliana Napier, Rio Napier
