"An appealing
soft-rock score by Elton John and Tim Rice. Rice's soulful lyrics
are a perfect complement to John's luscious melodies."
-- Time Magazine |
"A crowd-pleasing
score. Elton John's gift for inviting melodies is apparent
here."
-- USA Today |
"Elton John's music
winningly covers a wide terrain of contemporary pop sounds卆
high-energy theater score that swoons with romance."
-- The Star Ledger |
"What you will find is Elton
John's lovely melodies, catchy hooks, bittersweet ballads, and
delicious harmonies."
-- The New Yorker |
"Aida is filled with glorious pop
anthems."
-- Detroit Free Press |
"This was a magnificent
production that the audience rewarded with an unquestioned and
spontaneous standing 'O'."
-?The Daily Gazette ?Schenectady,
NY |
"With big voices, big production
numbers and a big set that add up to an audience-pleasing night on
the town, the touring production of Elton John and Tim Rice's AIDA
received a standing ovation."
-- The News Journal ?Wilmington,
DE |
"Powerful and moving."
-- Reno Gazette-Journal |
"A successful pop-rock gospel
update of the Verdi opera, Elton John and Tim Rice's AIDA is a love
triangle for the ages."
-- Spokesman Review ?Spokane,
WA |
"The rock musical by Elton John
and Tim Rice reverberates with a restless African beat and intense,
soaring vocals. A kaleidoscope of brilliant lighting effects sets
the stage on fire while an ensemble of frenetic dancers fan the
flames."
-- Grand Rapids Press |
"John's melodies are full of
surprises and invention."
-- Spokesman Review ?Spokane,
WA |
"The more quiet moments, which
incorporated Middle Eastern and African movements, were
beautiful."
-- Reno Gazette-Journal |
"Judging by the applause and
hoots, the rock score resonates particularly well with
20-somethings. Perhaps a new generation is about to capture
theatre."
-- Grand Rapids Press |
"Proctor's is a grand setting for
the magnificent 'Aida'."
-- The Daily Gazette ?Schenectady,
NY |
"Those who hold the tragic love
stories of Romeo and Juliet and Tristan and Isolde close to their
hearts will love AIDA."
-- Reno Gazette-Journal |
"This version of AIDA brings a
strong contemporary beat to the music, costumes and overall dynamic
of the story."
-- The Capital Times ?Madison,
WI |
"The music was excellent, and the
colors, costumes, sets and choreography were dazzling to
watch."
-- The Capital Times ?Madison,
WI |
"Aida has tuneful Elton John
melodies, plenty of top-quality performers, a striking set and
brilliant lighting effects."
-- Spokesman Review ?Spokane,
WA |
"Inventively lit and designed,
the scenes flow as in a dream."
-- Charleston Post &
Courier |
"Sets by Neil Patel and lighting
by Charlie Morrison were remarkable for their imagination in
creating spaces that passed fluidly into the present, past and
future."
-- The Daily Gazette ?Schenectady,
NY |