Aida
Palace Theater
1564 Broadway
(Broadway & 47th Street)
New York, NY 10036
Made famous by Verdi's opera, Aida
is the story of an enslaved African princess and her doomed love
for the captain of the Egyptian guard.
It is the third show presented by
Walt Disney Theatrical Productions, following the success of
Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King.
Aida was also a winner at the 54th
Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
Elton John and Tim Rice won the award for "best original
score," however, the Disney show was not nominated for
"best musical."