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The Sandy Arts Guild will present Elton John and Tim Rice's musical "Aida" Aug. 10-18 at the Sandy Amphitheater. The musical is based Based on Giuseppe Verdi's Italian-language opera, but John and Rice's pop rock version won four Tony awards in 2000, while one of its songs, "Written in the Stars," in a recording sung by Elton John and LeAnn Rimes, reached No. 2 in the Billboard U.S. adult contemporary music charts.
The musical originated from a children's storybook version of Verdi's opera written by the soprano Leontyne Price. Here, 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 and transports them to ancient Egypt. It follows a classic tale of the timeless bond between an enslaved Nubian princess, Aida, and an Egyptian soldier, Radames. As forbidden love blossoms between them, the young lovers are forced to face death or part forever.
Britani Cavaness plays Amneris, Trent English plays Radames and Robin Auva'a plays Aida. But the cast also includes hearing-impaired members, Lafeta Aiono and Cedric Penn, as part of the dance and ensemble troupe.
The Salt Lake Tribune —
'Aida'
Elton John and Tim Rice's "Aida," is a contemporary musical take on a grand classic tale of the timeless bond between an enslaved Nubian princess and an Egyptian soldier.
When • Opens Friday, Aug. 10, and plays Mondays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. through Aug. 18
Where • Sandy City Amphitheater, 1245 E. 9400 South, Sandy
Tickets • $8-$16; 801-568-2787; http://bit.ly/PMSgyZ