Тim Rice " 80: The Hero and His Many Anniversaries. Part I

by Lisa Monde

In November 2024, the British songwriter, lyricist, and author, a man whose contribution to the development of world musical theatre cannot be overestimated, celebrated his 80th birthday. Enter Tim Rice! Co-authored with Andrew Lloyd Webber, the rock operas Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, musicals Evita, The Wizard of Oz, and such shows as Chess, Aida, Aladdi…