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Sir Tim Rice is an author and Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, Emmy Award, Tony Award, and Grammy Award-winning lyricist. He is best known for his collaborations with Andrew Lloyd Webber, with whom he wrote Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Evita; with Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson of ABBA, with whom he wrote Chess; for additional songs for the 2011 West End revival of The Wizard of Oz; and for his work with Alan Menken on Disney's Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, and the musical King David. He also worked with Elton John on Disney's The Lion King, the musical Aida, and DreamWorks Animation's The Road to El Dorado and Ennio Morricone.


One of the most celebrated lyricists in British popular culture, Rice was knighted by Elizabeth II for services to music in 1994. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, is an inductee into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame, is a Disney Legend recipient, and is a fellow of the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors. The 2016 Sunday Times Rich List values Rice at £150m; the 15th-richest music millionaire in the UK. He is one of fifteen artists to have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award.

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STAGE CREDITS

The Likes of Us
[Regional (UK)]
World Premiere, 2005
Auctioneer

Productions

Beauty and the Beast
 
[US Tour, 2025]
Lyricist
The Wizard of OzThe Wizard of Oz
 
[West End, 2023]
ADDITIONAL LYRICS
ChessChess
 
[West End, 2018]
Book Writer
Disney's Beauty and the BeastDisney's Beauty and the Beast
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2015]
Lyrics
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamcoatJoseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
 
[West End, 2007] [Replacement]
Lyrics[Replacement]
The Likes of Us
 
[London Fringe, 2005]
Book Revisions
The Likes of Us
 
[Regional (UK), 2005]
Book Revisions
The Lion KingThe Lion King
 
[US Tour, 2002]
Lyricist
The Wizard of OzThe Wizard of Oz
 
[West End, ] [Replacement]
Lyrics[Replacement]

Writing

Aladdin
Lyricist
Aida
Lyricist
Blondel
Bookwriter/Lyricist
Chess
Lyricist
Cricket
Lyricist
Evita
Bookwriter
Lyricist
Heathcliff
Lyricist
King David
Bookwriter
Lyricist
Tycoon
Lyricist

Movies

Jesus Christ Superstar
[ 1973 ] lyricist
Straight Talk
[ 1992 ] songs
Aladdin
[ 1992 ] songs
The Lion King
[ 1994 ] songs
Evita
[ 1996 ] lyricist
Thomas and the Magic Railroad
[ 2000 ] lyrics
The Road to El Dorado
[ 2000 ] lyrics by
Beauty and the Beast
[ 2017 ] songs
Aladdin: Live from the West End
[ 2022 ] Lyrics by
Mufasa: The Lion King
[ 2024 ] Original Songs
Disney's the Lion King 30th Anniversary Tribute Special
[ 2024 ] Lyrics

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Lyrics

Tim Rice, Aladdin

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Tim Rice, Aladdin


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Olivier Awards - 2012 - Special Award

Sir Tim Rice

Olivier Awards - 2000 - Radisson Edwardian Award for Best New Musical

Tim Rice, The Lion King


winner
Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Tim Rice, Aida


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Musical

Tim Rice, The Lion King

Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Tim Rice, The Lion King

Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Lyrics

Tim Rice, Beauty and the Beast

Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Tim Rice, Beauty and the Beast


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1980 - Outstanding Lyrics

Tim Rice, Evita


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1980 - Best Musical

Tim Rice, Evita


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1980 - Best Lyricist

Tim Rice, Evita

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Donald Rice to Direct JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The REV Photo
Donald Rice to Direct JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The REV
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2025

The REV Theatre Company has revealed the company for the opening production of its 2025 season, “Jesus Christ Superstar.” Learn ore and see how to purchase tickets!
THE GREAT GATSBY and More Set for Broadway at The National 2025/26 Season Photo
THE GREAT GATSBY and More Set for Broadway at The National 2025/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2025

Broadway at The National has unveiled their 2025/26 season, featuring more Tony Award winning musicals and Broadway favorites than ever before! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Cast Set For JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The REV Photo
Cast Set For JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The REV
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2025

The REV Theatre Company announced the company for the opening production of its 2025 season, 'Jesus Christ Superstar.' Learn more about the upcoming production here!
Katerina McCrimmon, Paulo Szot, and More Will Lead EVITA at The Muny Photo
Katerina McCrimmon, Paulo Szot, and More Will Lead EVITA at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2025

Katerina McCrimmon, Paulo Szot, Omar Lopez-Cepero and Daniel Torres will star in Evita when the powerful pop-rock musical returns to the Muny stage after nearly 25 years.
Tim Rice Will Write Songs For Upcoming Animated Film THE LAND OF SOMETIMES Photo
Tim Rice Will Write Songs For Upcoming Animated Film THE LAND OF SOMETIMES
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2025

Tim Rice is working on three new songs for an upcoming animated film, titled The Land of Sometimes. The film is set to be released in late 2025. Learn more here!
Adam Lambert Joins JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at the Hollywood Bowl Photo
Adam Lambert Joins JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at the Hollywood Bowl
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2025

Adam Lambert has joined the cast of Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl! Lambert will take on the role of 'Judas,' opposite Cynthia Erivo as 'Jesus' in the previously announced special production.
Interview: Ann Kittredge's WHEN IN LOVE at Chelsea Table + Stage Gets Intimate Photo
Interview: Ann Kittredge's WHEN IN LOVE at Chelsea Table + Stage Gets Intimate
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 3, 2025

The 5/8 cabaret show offers an evening of joyous revelation and heartfelt introspection with a diverse musical song selection that all speak the language of love in their own unique way.
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Reveals Cast For 2025 SHAKESPEARE FOR EVERY DAY OF THE Photo
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Reveals Cast For 2025 SHAKESPEARE FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR - LIVE!
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2025

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre and Allie Esiri have announced the cast for Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year – Live! set for this month. Learn more about the event here!
Mireia Mambo se une al elenco de EVITA en el London Palladium Photo
Mireia Mambo se une al elenco de EVITA en el London Palladium
by Lorena Pastor Romero - Apr 30, 2025

La nueva producción de EVITA, escrita por Andrew Lloyd Webber y Tim Rice, vuelve al West End este verano y se presentará en el London Palladium del 14 de junio al 6 de septiembre, con el estreno oficial programado para el 1 de julio.
Disney's THE LION KING Comes To The Music Hall In May Photo
Disney's THE LION KING Comes To The Music Hall In May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2025

Disney's The Lion King will leap onto the Music Hall stage from Thursday, May 22 to Sunday, June 1. The Lion King has been touring North America for more than 22 years, and during that time has welcomed over 23 million theatergoers.
Final Performances Now On Sale For JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in Brisbane Photo
Final Performances Now On Sale For JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in Brisbane
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2025

Due to demand, extra performances have been released for the Brisbane season of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's celebrated rock musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Opens at Northern Kentucky University Photo
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Opens at Northern Kentucky University
by Emmy Rice - Apr 27, 2025

At the intermission of NKU's production of Jesus Christ Superstar, you will most likely have to verify that you are at NKU's Corbett Theatre and not at the Imperial Theatre or Gershwin Theatre on Broadway.
Review: THE LION KING Reigns Supreme at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts Photo
Review: THE LION KING Reigns Supreme at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts
by Albert Gutierrez - Apr 25, 2025

Life's greatest tragedy is the passage of time. It is a lesson we all must learn eventually. Within the proverbial circle of life, there is only a beginning and an end that occurs in the immediacy of our own lifetime. Yet, the cyclical nature of birth, death, and rebirth ensures that our spirit will carry on in legacy rather than in flesh. If we are loved, then we are remembered. And if we are remembered, then we live forever. Disney’s The Lion King transposes this message from screen to stage through an international collaboration of talent that supercedes the strength of the 1994 animated film from which it came.
Gonzalo Campos se une a EVITA como Ché en los Schlossfestspiele Ettlingen Photo
Gonzalo Campos se une a EVITA como Ché en los Schlossfestspiele Ettlingen
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Apr 25, 2025

El actor dará vida al icónico narrador del musical de Andrew Lloyd Webber en una nueva producción alemana
The Barn Players Opens JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Photo
The Barn Players Opens JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2025

The Barn Players will present Jesus Christ Superstar, the legendary rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, running next month at the Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center.
Photos: Meet the Stars of JESUS CHRIS SUPERSTAR At Asolo Rep Photo
Photos: Meet the Stars of JESUS CHRIS SUPERSTAR At Asolo Rep
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2025

Asolo Repertory Theatre has released first look photos of the stars of Jesus Christ Superstar, which begins previews on May 14, 2025. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lyrics by Tim Rice and directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes. Jesus Christ Superstar runs May 14 – June 15. 
Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Theatre 29 Photo
Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Theatre 29
by Charlie Thomas - Apr 23, 2025

Twenty-two years ago, director Charles Harvey mounted a production of Jesus Christ Superstar that was met with protests from the local church. Five years ago, he began a newer version, only to be shut down by COVID.
THE LION KING North American Tour Will Celebrate 23rd Anniversary This Weekend Photo
THE LION KING North American Tour Will Celebrate 23rd Anniversary This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2025

The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King will celebrate its 23rd anniversary in Orlando, where the production begins a four-week return engagement tonight at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.
SHUCKED, SUFFS, And More Included In 2025-2026 Broadway Subscriptions At The Smith Ce Photo
SHUCKED, SUFFS, And More Included In 2025-2026 Broadway Subscriptions At The Smith Center
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2025

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts will offer a limited number of subscriptions to its latest lineup of Broadway productions – the 2024-2025 season of its popular and acclaimed Toyota Broadway Las Vegas Series. 
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and More Set for North Charleston Performing Arts Center '25-26 Photo
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and More Set for North Charleston Performing Arts Center '25-26 Broadway Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2025

North Charleston Performing Arts Center's Best of Broadway series will welcome back by popular demand DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and more for its 2025-26 season. See the full lineup here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Tim Rice written?

Tim Rice has written 15 shows including Tycoon (Lyricist), Jesus Christ Superstar (Lyricist), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Bookwriter), Evita (Bookwriter), Blondel (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Chess (Lyricist), Cricket (Lyricist), Beauty and the Beast (Lyricist), Heathcliff (Lyricist), King David (Bookwriter), The Lion King (Lyricist), Aida (Lyricist), The Likes of Us (Lyricist), From Here to Eternity (Lyricist), Aladdin (Lyricist).

What awards has Tim Rice been nominated for?

Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Aladdin, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Aladdin, Special Award (Olivier Awards), Radisson Edwardian Award for Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for The Lion King, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Aida, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for The Lion King, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Lion King, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Beauty and the Beast , Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Beauty and the Beast, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Evita, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Evita and Best Lyricist (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Evita.

What awards has Tim Rice won?

Tim Rice has won several prestigious awards, including the Special Award at the Olivier Awards. He received the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Aida. He also won Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for The Lion King and again for Evita. Additionally, Rice received Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for Evita, as well as the title of Best Lyricist at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Evita.

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