Aida
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Aida is a timeless love story, set in ancient Egypt.
Synopsis
It tells the tale of the forbidden love between Aida, a Nubian princess captured by the Egyptians, and Radames, an Egyptian soldier betrothed to the Pharaoh’s daughter.
As their love blossoms, they are forced to face death or part forever.
Together, they set a shining example of true devotion that ultimately transcends the vast cultural differences between their warring nations, heralding a time of unprecedented peace and prosperity.
About the show
- Written by: David Henry Hwang, Elton John, Linda Woolverton, Robert Falls, Tim Rice
- Premiered: 2000
- Genres & themes: 2000s, Drama, Historical, Romance, Two Act
- Setting: Ancient
Songs from Aida
- Every Story Is a Love Story
- Fortune Favors the Brave
- The Past Is Another Land
- Another Pyramid
- How I Know You
- My Strongest Suit
- Enchantment Passing Through
- My Strongest Suit (Reprise)
- Dance of the Robe
- Not Me
- Elaborate Lives
- The Gods Love Nubia
- A Step Too Far
- Easy as Life
- Like Father, Like Son
- Radames’ Letter
- How I Know You (Reprise)
- Written in the Stars
- I Know the Truth
- Elaborate Lives (Reprise)
- Enchantment Passing Through (Reprise)
- Every Story Is a Love Story (Reprise)