For Immediate Release: September 19, 2006
Media Contact: Roger Ricker, Media Theatre, 610.891.0100

Elton John's spectacular musical "Aida" plays at The Media Theatre October 4-29. The first Philadelphia professional production of this Tony winning musical features Carole Denise Jones in the title role.

"Aida" follows the love triangle between a Nubian Princess, an Egyptian captain, and the Captain's future wife. Featuring a fantastic score with several powerhouse ballads, "Aida" captured the hearts of Broadway theatre-goers and catapulted Heather Hedley to stardom. Andrew Lloyd Webber's writing partner, Tim Rice, contributed lyrics.

Carole Denise Jones will portray Aida in The Media Theatre production. A graduate of James Madison University, Ms. Jones has appeared in "Soon of a Mornin'" at the New York Musical Theatre Festival and "Festival of the Lion King" at Walt Disney World. At James Madison University she was seen in "Amen Corner", "Valley Song" and "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum". She worked with Faith Prince and Carl Anderson in "Faith In Christmas" and also appeared in a production of "Chicago".

"Aida" at Media Theatre is directed by Jesse Cline and features a professional Actors Equity cast of 21 performers from New York City and Philadelphia. All musicals at The Media Theatre feature a live orchestra. For more information or tickets, call The Media Theatre at 610-891-0100 or visit www.mediatheatre.org.

The Broadway Series continues at The Media Theatre with "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" November 21-December 31, "Thrill Me" (based on the Leopold/ Loeb murder trial) January 24-February 11, "Pump Boys and Dinettes" March 7-April 2, and Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Oklahoma" May 2-27.

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