Aida The Musical [2000] or The Lion King Musical [1994].
Aida
'Aida' by Elton John and Tim Rice
The musical score was written by Elton John and the lyrics by Tim Rice
Elton John and lyricist Tim Rice. The original music score was by Hans Zimmer.
The lead singer of "Circle of Life" heard in the original film is sung by Carmen Twillie. In the Lion King stage musical, it is sung by Rafiki.
Disney's Lion King had an all-star vocal cast with Elton John and Timm Rice being some of the biggest names to sign on to production. Hans Zimmer composed the score to round out an amazing team of musical talent.
His latest musical as of 2009 is Billy Elliot, which debuted in 2005.
Elton John, Tim Rice (Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Chess), Lebo M, Jay Rifkin, Mark Mancina, and Julie Taymor
Aida is not in fact a country but an opera and a musical. First written by Verdi, it was adapted by Elton John and Tim Rice and turned into AIDA, the musical. The songs in AIDA are spectacular and you should go see the musical.
Elton John reimagined the classic opera "Aida," which is based on the story by Giuseppe Verdi. His adaptation features a contemporary score and was presented as a Broadway musical, with lyrics by Tim Rice. The production premiered in 2000 and received critical acclaim, showcasing John's signature musical style while retaining the essence of the original story.
Tim Rice and Elton John
Tim Rice and Elton John