New York City
Based on the Verdi opera by the same title, Aida follows two contemporary youths who are swept from an exhibition of Egyptian artifacts back in time to live the real thing. Aida, a royal princess, is captured by Radames, a Pharaoh-in-waiting. However, complications arise when the two fall in love. The rub is that Amneris, the daughter of the Pharaoh, and Radames are betrothed. Originally directed on Broadway by Robert Falls.
This story of conflicting loves features a Tony Award winning contemporary score by Elton John and Tim Rice.