Tim Rice
Birth Place: USA
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BIO
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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[ 1973 ] lyricist
[ 1992 ] songs
[ 1992 ] songs
[ 1994 ] songs
[ 1996 ] lyricist
[ 2000 ] lyrics
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[ 2017 ] songs
[ 2022 ] Lyrics by
[ 2024 ] Original Songs
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Awards and Nominations
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Videos
Video: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST's Julian Marcus DeGuzman Talks Orpheum Theatre Run on KPIX
by Joshua Wright - 2026-07-31 09:51:24
Video: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Stars Talk Orpheum Theatre Run on KGO7
by Joshua Wright - 2026-07-28 10:22:42
Video: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at North Shore Music Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2026-07-10 13:29:23
Video: Rachel Zegler Performs Addison Rae's 'Fame is a Gun' at the Las Culturistas Culture Awards
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-06-18 10:25:17
Video: First Look at JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2026-05-13 12:23:47
Video: Watch 'Gethsemane' from Goodspeed's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by Michael Major - 2026-05-11 13:36:00
Video: Watch the JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Title Song From Goodspeed Musicals
by Michael Major - 2026-05-08 15:31:45
Videos: CHESS Audience Celebrate Tony Nominees With Thunderous Applause
by Michael Major - 2026-05-06 10:26:52
Video: Highlights from JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Goodspeed Musicals
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-05-01 09:29:26
Video: Aaron Tveit Opens Up About Wardrobe Mishap During CHESS Performance
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-21 13:35:49
Video: CHESS Stars Reflect on New Cast Recording: 'The Album Really Rocks'
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-21 11:57:52
Video: Watch Nicholas Christopher Hold Out a Note For 20 Seconds in CHESS
by Michael Major - 2026-04-17 09:22:02
Exclusive: Watch the Cast of CHESS Perform 'Golden Bangkok' on Broadway
by Michael Major - 2026-04-14 12:45:52
Video: The Cast of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Goodspeed Opera House Performs 'Heaven on Their Minds'
by A.A. Cristi - 2026-04-03 23:13:23
Video: Bryce Pinkham and the Cast of CHESS Perform 'The Arbiter' on KELLY CLARKSON
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-27 10:09:30
Video: Watch Lea Michele and the Cast of CHESS Perform 'Nobody's Side' on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-18 10:07:26
News
by Rachel Stone - Aug 22, 2026
Redline Performing Arts will present JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Actors Theatre of Louisville, starring Cody Martin as Jesus and Tony Smith as Judas.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 15, 2026
Disney Theatrical Group, under the direction of Andrew Flatt and Anne Quart, and Popejoy Hall have announced that tickets for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast will go on sale to the public.
by Joshua Wright - Aug 13, 2026
Adam Pascal is returning to the Kit Kat Club - this time from the other side of the table. The Tony Award nominee will direct a new production of Cabaret at The Press Box Theater in Southbury, Connecticut, running November 27 through December 20, 2026.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 13, 2026
One of the world's most beloved stage productions is set to arrive in Melbourne, as Disney's THE LION KING brings its internationally acclaimed production to audiences in Melbourne, returning for the first time since 2015.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026
Disney's THE LION KING will return to Melbourne for the first time since 2015, with performances set to begin at the Regent Theatre as part of the musical's third Australian tour.
by Noelle Hannibal - Aug 12, 2026
Canadian-born David D’Lancy Wilson is nearly one year into his run as Mufasa in THE LION KING. Next week, Pride Rock comes roaring into Montreal and Wilson is coming home to Canada. I had the opportunity to chat with Wilson about his life, career, and the experience of wearing the mask of one of musical theatre’s most iconic fathers. For Wilson, however, Mufasa is more than a king, warrior, husband and protector. At his core, he says, “he is just a parent trying to do right and best for their child.” As a father of two young boys himself, that perspective carries particular weight. THE LION KING takes the stage at Salle Wilfred-Pelletier, Places des Arts, 175 Rue Sainte-Catherine O, Montréal, QC H2X 1Y9 from August 19 - September 6, 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2026
The 2025 Broadway Cast Recording of CHESS will be released on CD and vinyl next month. Learn more about the album and find out how to pre-order the CD or vinyl version here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2026
The 92nd Street Y, New York will present Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes, a one-night-only event with the triple Tony Award winner. LuPone will return to the NYC concert stage to open the Tisch Music 2026/27 season.
by Adela González Pérez - Aug 12, 2026
En el Día Internacional del Disco de Vinilo, celebramos las grabaciones de reparto más icónicas, exitosas y codiciadas de la historia del teatro musical.
by Tyler Hinton - Aug 9, 2026
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT on Hale Centre Theatre’s Centre Stage in Sandy is a dazzling display of color, character, music, and movement.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2026
Disney Theatrical Group and Broadway Across Canada announced ticket sales for a limited engagement of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Queen Elizabeth Theatre, marking the musical's first North American tour in over 25 years.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2026
Disney Theatrical Group and Broadway Across Canada will open ticket sales for the touring production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, set to play the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium for a limited engagement.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2026
The Sankofa Collective has revealed the cast for its Houston production of Jesus Christ Superstar, directed by Alric Davis at the Deluxe Theatre, and running in August.
by Team BWW - Aug 3, 2026
Jesus Christ Superstar Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Lyrics by Tim Rice Directed by Alric Davis In Jesus Christ Superstar, a revolutionary leader is elevated, scrutinized, and ultimately punished when his existence…
by Jared Reynolds - Aug 2, 2026
Jesus Christ Superstar is such an iconic and ambitious show that you often know what to look for the moment you sit down. At the end of the night, Jesus Christ Supoerstar at CTC was a roaring success and a fan favorite for those who came to see it!
by Joshua Wright - Jul 31, 2026
Julian Marcus DeGuzman discusses Disney's Beauty and the Beast in a new KPIX television interview tied to the musical's engagement at San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2026
Boy George has dropped out of Jesus Christ Superstar at the London Palladium, where he was set to play King Herod. Get the details on his exit.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 28, 2026
Fergie L. Phillipe and Kyra Belle Johnson discuss Disney's Beauty and the Beast in a new KGO7 interview tied to the musical's run at San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2026
Sherie Rene Scott shared a video on Instagram of herself and Sierra Boggess in the car, belting out 'Every Story Is A Love Story' from Aida. Check out the video here!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2026
Connecticut Theatre Company will present Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The Repertory Theatre in New Britain, featuring a cast of performers from across Connecticut.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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).
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.
Tim Rice has won several prestigious awards. He received a Special Award from the Olivier Awards. He won the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Aida. Additionally, he has won the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical for The Lion King and also for Evita. He was honored with the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics for Evita, and he received the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Lyricist, also for Evita.
