Wednesday, May 1, 2013
"The wide range of emotion that had to be conveyed by song, in word, and through well-rehearsed body movement and dance stretched their skill development and brought all of us in the audience to appreciative applause again and again."
Since working as editor of Minnetonka Patch, I have had the opportunity to catch a few plays at Minnetonka High School. They have all been excellent, and I brag about the talent of Minnetonka Theatre every chance I get. Apparently, the school's latest musical, Elton John and Tim Rice's "Aida" is not one to be missed. The following letter from former Superintendent of Minnetonka Schools Dr. Don Draayer to Director Kent Knutson was shared with me from the school district. Dr. Draayer served as principal in elementary, middle and high school settings, followed by assistant superintendent and superintendent positions for 24 years in the Minnetonka School District. He received the honor of National Superintendent of the Year in 1990. …
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
"Aida," with music by Elton John and Tim Rice, will be performed by Minnetonka students in this spring's musical.
Video by Minnetonka Schools. Aida is the modern retelling of the timeless opera about the forbidden love between an enslaved Nubian princess and an Egyptian soldier. This passionate and energetic show features an eclectic mix of ballads and pop rock songs by Elton John and Tim Rice, the same powerhouse duo behind The Lion King. The original Broadway production won 4 Tony Awards (including Best Score) and the Grammy for Best Musical Show Album in 2001. Students from all corners of the high school come together to tell this story. Directed by Kent Knutson; Music by Elton John, Lyrics by Tim Rice Book by Linda Woolverton, Robert Falls and David Henry Hwang Shows: Friday, April 26 @ 7:30pm; Saturday, April 27 @ 7:30pm; Friday, May 3 @ 7:30pm (…
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
This show features an eclectic mix of ballads and pop rock songs by Elton John and Tim Rice, the same powerhouse duo behind The Lion King.
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Tuesday, February 12
Minnetonka Theatre presents the musical Aida, beginning April 26. Aida is the modern retelling of the timeless opera about the forbidden love between an enslaved Nubian princess and an Egyptian soldier. This passionate and energetic show features an eclectic mix of ballads and pop rock songs by Elton John and Tim Rice, the same powerhouse duo behind The Lion King. The original Broadway production won 4 Tony Awards (including Best Score) and the Grammy for Best Musical Show Album in 2001. Purchase tickets here. Showtimes Friday, April 26 @ 7:30pm Saturday, April 27 @ 7:30pm Friday, May 3 @ 7:30pm Saturday, May 4 @ 7:30pm Sunday, May 5 @ 4:00pm Friday, May 10 @ 7:30pm Saturday, May 11 @ 7:30pm
