Tim Rice

Tim Rice is an English lyricist and author best known for musical-theatre collaborations with Andrew Lloyd Webber, including Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita. He also wrote lyrics for stage, film, and pop music.

Andrew Lloyd Webber: Andrew Lloyd Webber is an English composer of musical theatre, including The Phantom of the Opera and Cats. Rice’s defining early partnership produced Joseph, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Evita.
The Lion King: The Lion King is a 1994 Disney animated film whose songs include lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Elton John. Rice and John wrote songs such as “Circle of Life” and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight.”
Elton John: Elton John is an English singer-songwriter and pianist whose musical-theatre and film songs include collaborations with Tim Rice. Their partnership produced songs for The Lion King and the musical Aida.
Academy Award for Best Original Song: The Academy Award for Best Original Song honors an original song written for a film. Rice won for “A Whole New World” and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight.”
Stephen Sondheim: Stephen Sondheim was an American composer and lyricist whose musicals include Company and Sweeney Todd. Sondheim commonly wrote both music and lyrics, while Rice primarily collaborated as a lyricist.
Jesus Christ Superstar: Jesus Christ Superstar is a rock opera depicting the final days of Jesus through the perspectives of Judas and others. Rice and Lloyd Webber first released it as a concept album before its stage productions.
Aladdin: Aladdin is a 1992 Disney animated film featuring songs written by Alan Menken and lyricists including Tim Rice. Rice supplied lyrics for “A Whole New World” after Howard Ashman’s death.
Benny Andersson: Benny Andersson is a Swedish composer, musician, and former member of ABBA. He composed the music for Chess, which Rice conceived and wrote lyrics for.
Tony Award for Best Original Score: The Tony Award for Best Original Score recognizes music and lyrics written for a Broadway production. Rice shared the award for Evita and later for Aida.
Oscar Hammerstein II: Oscar Hammerstein II was an American librettist and lyricist who collaborated with Richard Rodgers on landmark musicals. Hammerstein’s sustained composer partnership offers a contrast to Rice’s work with several distinct composers.

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