This year’s annual musical at Somerville High School is Elton John and Tim Rice’s AIDA School Edition, with the
book written by Linda Woolverton, Robert Falls, and David Henry Hwang. Winner of four TONY awards, Aida is an epic tale of love, loyalty and betrayal chronicling the love triangle between Aida, a Nubian princess stolen from her country; Amneris, an Egyptian princess; and Radames, the soldier they both love.
The production team includes Director Charles Jabour, Music Director Richard Romanoff, and Choreographer Meagan Dilworth, under the supervision of Music Department Supervisor Richard Saunders.
Performances are Thursday, February 5 at 7:00 PM; Friday, February 6 at 7:00 PM; and Saturday, February 7 at 2:00 PM. All performances are in the Centennial Auditorium at Somerville High School, 81 Highland Avenue. Ticket prices are $8 in advance/$10 at the door for students K-12 and senior citizens and $10 in advance/$12 at the door for adults. Tickets may be purchased in advance at http://www.ticketstage.com/SHS or by contacting producer Rosemary Sears at rsears@k12.somerville.ma.us.