Sixteen years ago today Elton John and Tim Rice’s beloved musical Aida
opened on Broadway and theatre fans have been singing along ever since.The show enjoyed a healthy four-year-run at the Palace Theatre (even though it wasn’t nominated for Best Musical!), but it’s been 12 cold years since it’s been on the boards and fans want it back! Below, BroadwayBox suggests five Broadway divas who could shine in the title role of Aida. #LordSendaRevival
Joaquina Kalukango (Nettie in The Color Purple)
Saycon Sengbloh (Wife #1 in Eclipsed)
Felicia Boswell (Freda in Shuffle Along)
Sasha Allen (Hair, Pippin)
Syesha Mercado (The Book of Mormon)
