Synopsis
Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida is an epic tale of love, loyalty and betrayal, chronicling the love triangle between Aida, a Nubian princess stolen from her country, Amneris, an Egyptian princess, and Radames, the soldier they both love. With an unforgettable score, featuring soaring ballads and rousing choral numbers, this winner of four 2000 Tony Awards including Heather Headley as Best Actress in a Musical is the perfect season ending show for MAD Theatre of Tampa.
Director: Nathan Daugherty
Music Director: David Estevez
Choreographer: Nethaneel Williams
Starring:
Patty Smithey as Aida
David Russell as Radames
Paige Alter as Amneris
Luis Graham as Zoser
Stephon Mikel, Jr. as Mereb
Jo Marshall as Nehebka
Stu Sanford as Pharoah
Christan McLaurine as Amonasro
Ensemble: Alexis Manfredy, Ayden Cotiere, Eboni Graham, Justice Henry, Kelsey Lopez, Michael L. Garner, Jr., Natalia Isabel Cotto, and Taylor Hendershot.
Artistic Director: Tony Gilkinson
Technical Director: Jessica Berger Vitalo
Production Manager: Ryan Farnworth
Stage Manager: Miann Devereaux
Lighting Designer & Tech: Joshua Eberhart
Sound Designer & Tech: Niomi Collard
Costume Designer: Katy Mann
Scenic Designer: Mike Buckner
An independent producer/presenter has rented the theater for this performance; it is not programmed by the Straz Center.