Aida 2000

Run Time:
Two hours and 40 minutes with one intermission
Opened: March 23, 2000
Closing: September 05, 2004

Aida - 2000 - Broadway History , Info & More

Palace Theatre (Broadway)
1564 Broadway New York, NY

Aida, opera by Guiseppe Verdi

The story of a politically star-crossed love affair between a Nubian princess and an Egyptian prince, finally entombed alive in punishment.

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Aida FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Aida have there been?
Aida has had 6 productions including which opened in 1998, Broadway which opened in 2000, Broadway which opened in 2000, US Tour which opened in 2001, Regional (US) which opened in 2004 and St. Louis, MO (Regional) which opened in 2006.
What Tony Awards has Aida been nominated for?
Best Costume Design for Bob Crowley, Best Lighting Design for Natasha Katz, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Elton JohnBest Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Tim Rice and Best Scenic Design for Bob Crowley.
What Tony Awards has Aida won?
Best Costume Design for Bob Crowley Best Lighting Design for Natasha Katz Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Elton John, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Tim Rice, Best Scenic Design for Bob Crowley, .

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