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Tim Rice

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Sir Tim Rice is an author and Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, Emmy Award, Tony Award, and Grammy Award-winning lyricist. He is best known for his collaborations with Andrew Lloyd Webber, with whom he wrote Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Evita; with Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson of ABBA, with whom he wrote Chess; for additional songs for the 2011 West End revival of The Wizard of Oz; and for his work with Alan Menken on Disney's Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, and the musical King David. He also worked with Elton John on Disney's The Lion King, the musical Aida, and DreamWorks Animation's The Road to El Dorado and Ennio Morricone.
One of the most celebrated lyricists in British popular culture, Rice was knighted by Elizabeth II for services to music in 1994. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, is an inductee into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame, is a Disney Legend recipient, and is a fellow of the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors. The 2016 Sunday Times Rich List values Rice at £150m; the 15th-richest music millionaire in the UK. He is one of fifteen artists to have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award.

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Tim Rice STAGE CREDITS

[Regional (UK)]
World Premiere, 2005
Auctioneer

Tim Rice Productions

 
[West End, 2023]
ADDITIONAL LYRICS
 
[West End, 2018]
Book Writer
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2015]
Lyrics
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Lyrics
 
[West End, 2007] [Replacement]
Lyrics[Replacement]
 
[London Fringe, 2005]
Book Revisions
 
[Regional (UK), 2005]
Book Revisions
 
[US Tour, 2002]
Lyricist

Writing

Lyricist
Lyricist
Bookwriter/Lyricist
Lyricist
Lyricist
Bookwriter
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Bookwriter
Lyricist
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Tim Rice Movies

Jesus Christ Superstar
[ 1973 ] lyricist
Straight Talk
[ 1992 ] songs
Aladdin
[ 1992 ] songs
The Lion King
[ 1994 ] songs
Evita
[ 1996 ] lyricist
Thomas and the Magic Railroad
[ 2000 ] lyrics
The Road to El Dorado
[ 2000 ] lyrics by
Beauty and the Beast
[ 2017 ] songs
Aladdin: Live from the West End
[ 2022 ] Lyrics by

Tim Rice Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Lyrics

Tim Rice, Aladdin

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Tim Rice, Aladdin


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Olivier Awards - 2012 - Special Award

Sir Tim Rice

Olivier Awards - 2000 - Radisson Edwardian Award for Best New Musical

Tim Rice, The Lion King


winner
Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Tim Rice, Aida


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Musical

Tim Rice, The Lion King

Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Tim Rice, The Lion King

Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Lyrics

Tim Rice, Beauty and the Beast

Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Tim Rice, Beauty and the Beast


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1980 - Outstanding Lyrics

Tim Rice, Evita


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1980 - Best Musical

Tim Rice, Evita


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1980 - Best Lyricist

Tim Rice, Evita

Tim Rice Videos

Tim Rice News


Cast Set for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Brightside Theatre


Full cast and crew have been revealed for BrightSide Theatre’s upcoming production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

BEETLEJUICE, THE CHER SHOW, and More Set For Broadway in Syracuse 2024-25 Season


Broadway in Syracuse has announced the lineup for its 2024-25 season. The season will kick off in October with Les Miserables and will continue with a total of 6 shows through May 2025. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Adi Roy Will Take Over the Title Role in ALADDIN This Summer


Broadway's ALADDIN is set to welcome Adi Roy in the title role starting June 4. Catch the magical performance as the new Aladdin brings a fresh take to the beloved character.

Cast Set For THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre


Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, The Roald Dahl Story Company and Leeds Playhouse have announced casting for The Enormous Crocodile at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, running from 17 May – 8 June 2024.

Video: The Cast of THE LION KING in Brazil Performs 'Endless Night'


The Lion King is currently playing in Sao Paulo, Brazil! Watch the cast perform 'Noite Sem Fim (Endless Night)' in this all-new video.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR to be Presented at Cumberland Theatre in May


The rock opera, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, is coming to the Cumberland Theatre in May. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: LION KING JR at Hutt City Musical Theatre


Watching the future of theatre here in Wellington, I see we will be well served in the future.

Video: Celebrate 30 Years of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST


30 years ago, on April 18, 1994, Disney's Beauty and the Beast opened on Broadway at the Palace Theatre. The musical would go on to run for 46 previews and 5462 regular performances, making it the 10th longest-runing Broadway show of all time. 

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, & JULIET, and More Set For Birmingham Hippodrome's New Season


Birmingham Hippodrome has announced a line-up of new productions including brand-new festive family musical The Jingleclaw, the first new musical to be produced by the Hippodrome. A stellar line up of West End and Broadway smash-hit musicals including & Juliet, Chitty Chitty Bang and Only Fools and Horses – The Musical will also come to the theatre in 2025.

Concert Performances of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and THE JUNGLE BOOK Will Be Performed at New Wimbledon Theatre


The Novello Orchestra will present two classic Disney films in concert this summer, Beauty and the Beast and The Jungle Book will be performed live to film as part of Wimbledon Childrens Festival. Beauty and the Beast will take place on 10th August, with showings at 3pm and 7pm and The Jungle Book the following day on the 11th August, with showings at 10am and 3pm.

Rose Center Theater to Present BEAUTY AND THE BEAST This Summer


Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST will be presented at the Rose Center Theater in Westminster, CA. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Review: SKYLIGHT Enlists Tim Rice's FROM HERE TO ETERNITY for Season Finale


FROM HERE TO ETERNITY follows the lives of the soldiers of G Company based in Hawaii in the days leading up to the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941. The story was inspired by author Jones’ own experiences during the war—but how does that story translate to the stage?

Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Rocks Portland's Merrill Auditorium


What did our critic think of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Merrill Auditorium?

Michael James Scott visita ALADDIN en Madrid


ALADDÍN ha celebrado su primer año en Madrid al mismo tiempo que la producción de Broadway cumple una década en la gran manzana, y qué mejor manera de aunar ambos eventos que con la visita a la versión española de Michael James Scott, quien en la actualidad interpreta al Genio en el New Amsterdam Theatre de Nueva York.

HAMILTON, SHUCKED, &JULIET, and More Set For the Peace Center's 2024-25 Season


The Peace Center has announced its 2024-25 Broadway Season. Learn more about the full lineup here!

WAITRESS, PRIMARY TRUST & More Set for Dallas Theater Center 2024-2025 Season


Dallas Theater Center has revealed the titles for the 2024-2025 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Toby's in Columbia Invites Everyone to “Be Our Guest.”


The fairytale magic of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST The Musical is on opulent display at Toby's Dinner Theatre in Columbia, directed by Mark Minnick. This family favorite, packed with stunning performances and resplendent costumes, delivers the enchantment of live theater through June 16th, 2024

International Producer and Industry Pioneer Toby Simkin Passes Away at 59


Simkin is perhaps best known for his work in ushering the theatre industry into the internet age in the 1990s, creating the first online ticketing system.

Broadway Buying Guide: April 8, 2024- HAMILTON Rises to the Top


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, April 8, 2024.

Review: American Stage's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST IN THE PARK at Demens Landing


It's a perfect fit for the American Stage in the Park experience!

Tim Rice FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Tim Rice written?

Tim Rice has written 15 shows including Tycoon (Lyricist), Jesus Christ Superstar (Lyricist), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Bookwriter), Evita (Bookwriter), Blondel (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Chess (Lyricist), Cricket (Lyricist), Beauty and the Beast (Lyricist), Heathcliff (Lyricist), King David (Bookwriter), The Lion King (Lyricist), Aida (Lyricist), The Likes of Us (Lyricist), From Here to Eternity (Lyricist), Aladdin (Lyricist).

What awards has Tim Rice been nominated for?

Tim Rice has been nominated for various awards throughout his career. Some of his notable nominations include Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for "Aladdin," Best Original Score at the Tony Awards for "Aladdin," a Special Award at the Olivier Awards, the Radisson Edwardian Award for Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards for "The Lion King," Best Original Score at the Tony Awards for "Aida," Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "The Lion King," Best Original Score at the Tony Awards for "The Lion King," Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for "Beauty and the Beast," Best Original Score at the Tony Awards for "Beauty and the Beast," Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for "Evita," Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Evita," and Best Lyricist at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Evita."

What awards has Tim Rice won?

Tim Rice has won the following awards: Special Award at the Olivier Awards, Best Original Score for Aida at the Tony Awards, Best Musical for The Lion King at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Lyrics for Evita at the Drama Desk Awards, Best Musical for Evita at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, and Best Lyricist for Evita at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.

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