Most of the singing also just wasn't very good. Written in the Stars for example fell completely flat. The songs were beautifully choreographed and the lights were really good, so they were a joy to watch, but the content just made little sense? Radames and Aida’s relationship is barely developed, so it all misses urgency. The songs therefore however often didn’t resonate because there was no clear motivation for the characters to sing them (I copied the track list below). So the pacing was somehow both too slow and too quick I guess hahaha. But at the same time every scene felt like it just was a couple of minutes too long. I don’t know how things were in the original, but there was very little dialogue and it felt as though they were trying to rush from song to song as quickly as possible. They changed the story a lot according to my mom and because she is so familiar with the original, she could follow what was happening, but my aunt and I were pretty lost as to what was happening for a long time. From the cast album, it sounded like a very powerful, emotional show, but it was all kinda meh. The show wasn't really worth more than those 29 euros though. However, even though the show's been open for all but 2 weeks, they couldn't fill the seats and we were moved to better seats with parts of the mezzanine blocked off with black curtains. We originally had 4th rank seats with partial view for 29 euros (most expensive I could find was 118 euros for Saturday night premium seats so yeah tickets are much cheaper here). My aunt had also never seen it and didn’t know the music either. I’ve always really liked the music but I didn’t know the story. My mom is a huge fan of the original 2001 Dutch version so I grew up hearing the Dutch and Broadway cast albums. I promised some of you to give a 'review' once I saw it, so here goes. Before posting, please message the mods to coordinate when you'll be posting and proof. If you would like to host an AMA, we'd love to have you. Unless a show is filmed for purposes of Lincoln Center archival (which you can view at Lincoln Center with a membership) or for some other commercial purpose (which you would likely hear publicized), there is no way to obtain recordings of Broadway shows. Feel free to share your Broadway related artwork or Broadway related video but do not link to your own site. *Please do not use this sub for gratuitous self-promotion/advertising. *Please do not post any for sale posts, we are not Broadway Flea and we will remove any sale posts, including Playbill trades. ![]() Violations will be subject to a posting ban. ![]() *The following posts will be immediately removed: offensive content/hate speech of any kind, deliberately misleading comments, spam, duplicate posts/links, bootleg posts or requests (that includes asking or giving information on how to find bootlegs), ticket/sale (and swap) posts. *Please reserve your downvotes for posts and comments that are off-topic or offensive. If you are requesting help with finding songs for performance or auditions, please give us as much information as possible, including: age, gender, voice type and range, a list of other songs in your book, and/or links to audio/video of a previous performance of yours if you have it. ![]() If you want more information on Broadway, visit these helpful links: If you work on or near Broadway, feel free to do an AMA. This subreddit is dedicated to anything related to Broadway, including shows, music, actors, actresses, etc. In celebration of this adored love story, we invite you to listen to the original Broadway cast album and read the script for free! Read and listen alongįollow the fun on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Winner of four Tony Awards, including Best Actress in a Musical and Best Original Score, Aida ran for 1,852 performances when it took its final bow. Aida and Radames' love for one another becomes 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. As their forbidden love blossoms, Aida is forced to weigh her heart against the responsibility that she faces as the leader of her people. Set to a powerful score by The Lion King's Elton John and Tim Rice, Aida is refreshing reinterpretation of the classic opera that tells an epic tale of love, loyalty and betrayal.Īn enslaved Nubian princess, Aida, finds her heart entangled with Radames, an Egyptian soldier who is betrothed to the Pharaoh's daughter, Amneris. 20 years ago today, Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida opened on Broadway, starring Heather Headley, Adam Pascal, and Sherie Rene Scott.
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