Sir Elton Hercules John (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is an English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer. Collaborating with lyricist Bernie Taupin since 1967 on more than 30 albums, John has sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the best-selling music artists. He has more than fifty Top 40 hits in the UK Singles Chart and US Billboard Hot 100, including seven number ones in the UK and nine in the US, as well as seven consecutive number-one albums in the US. His tribute single "Candle in the Wind 1997", rewritten in dedication to Diana, Princess of Wales, sold over 33 million copies worldwide and is the best-selling single in the history of the UK and US singles charts. He has also produced records and occasionally acted in films. John owned Watford F.C. from 1976 to 1987 and from 1997 to 2002. He is an honorary life president of the club.
Review: Lyric Stage serves up drama, scandal and heart in ‘Aida’
The cast of Lyric Stage’s ‘Aida.’ (Photos courtesy Lyric Stage by Marlee Fleisher) Lyric Stage is back in the new year with its production of Elton John’s and Tim Rice’s musical Aida.
The show opened Thursday night with a weekend run through Sunday at the Majestic Theatre. The star-crossed romance will keep those Valentine feels going to finish out the week.
With deft direction by Sasha Maya Ada, Aida was certainly a rollercoaster of a ride on opening night. Honestly, with all its drama and scandal and romance, the show had the flair of an episode of old school Dynasty or Dallas tv shows which made this show rather fabulous.
Ada and her cast gave the audience gasps and cringes as forbidden romance unfolded which also gave Aida an incredible energy.
