Oak Park Newspaper

AIDA is a sweeping tale of conflicting loyalties and star-crossed lovers with an exhilarating pop-rock score by Elton John and Tim Rice (The Lion King.) Featuring stunning choreography and musical influences ranging from African to Middle Eastern to Indian, AIDA is the winner of four Tony Awards, including Best Original Score, as well as a Grammy Award for AIDA: Original Broadway Cast Recording. Egypt has enslaved Nubia and the great power's prince, Radames, is engaged to be married when Aida, the princess of Nubia, comes to the palace as a slave. Forbidden love blossoms between them and the young lovers are forced to face death or part forever. The couple’s devotion ultimately transcends the vast cultural differences between their warring nations, heralding a time of peace and prosperity. AIDA is directed and choreographed by Jeff Award-winner Jim Corti, who received critical acclaim for Drury Lane Oakbrook’s productions of Sweet Charity, Meet Me in St. Louis, Cabaret, and Sugar. The production previews March 17, opens March 23 and runs through May 29. <>y Mader directs and choreographs with Musical Direction and Re-Orchestrations by Malcolm Ruhl. Other designrs include Brian Sidney Bembridge as Set Designer, Rich Norwood as Lighting Designer and Tatjana Radisic as Costume Design