‘AIDA’ now under way at TPAC
Casting has been announced for Elton John and Tim Rice’s “AIDA,” a Tony Award-wining musical love story from Disney Theatrical Productions.
“TPAC staff saw ‘AIDA’ in New York and loved it. We jumped at the chance to bring this show to Nashville,” said Kathleen O’Brien, TPAC’s executive vice president for sales and customer services. “The Disney special effects, the multi-cultural cast, and the contemporary music give this tour broad appeal to audiences of all ages. We are looking forward to an unforgettable two-week run.”
Saicon Sengbloh stars as Aida, a Nubian princess who falls in love with the Egyptian captain Radames. Saycon wowed audiences as Mimi in the National Tour of “Rent” and has been seen in numerous other regional productions.
Playing the Egyptian Captain who falls in love with AIDA is Jeremy Kushnier. He originated the role of Ren in the Broadway production of “Footloose” and has been seen as Roger in the National Tour of “Rent.”
Lisa Brescia stars as Amneris, the Egyptian princess betrothed to captain Radames. Lisa was most recently seen on Broadway in the revival of “Jesus Christ Superstar.”
Rounding out the cast is Eric L. Christian as Mereb, Robert Neary as Radames’ father Zoser and Peter Kapetan as the Pharaoh.
New showtimes include for the first week: 7:30 p.m. tonight; 1 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday; and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
Second week schedule includes: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
Tickets are prices at $18 to $62.50 and are available at www.tpac.org, TPAC Box Offices (Downtown and at Davis-Kidd Booksellers in Green Hills), all Ticketmaster outlets; or by calling Ticketmaster, 615-255-2787.