Updated 'Aida' coming to Centennial Auditorium

STERLING – ‘Aida’, the classic tale of forbidden love between an enslaved Nubian princess and an Egyptian soldier, will be performed Feb. 24-26 at Centennial Auditorium.

The show, given a contemporary musical take by Elton John and Tim Rice, stars Alex Rodriguez as Radames, Brook Hadley as Amneris, and Annie Chattic as Aida. Along with their supporting cast, they bring the story of love and the hardships of cultural differences to life.

As their love blossoms, the young lovers are forced to face death or part forever. Together, they set a shining example of true devotion that ultimately transcends the vast cultural differences between their warring nations, heralding a time of unprecedented peace and prosperity.

Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students at www.centennialauditorium.org and from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday at the box office, 1608 Fourth Ave. They also are available starting an hour before each show.

Call 815-622-3248 for more information.

'Behind the Scenes' at 'Aida'

STERLING –K-8 students are invited to go "Behind the Scenes" with the director and cast of "Aida," to learn about the theater and what goes into putting on a play. 

The program will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 25  at Sterling High School's Centennial Auditorium.

Participants will have a pancake breakfast, go on stage to learn a song and dance from "Aida," get a backstage tour, create an Egyptian craft, and try on stage makeup and costumes.

The cost is $10. Adults can have breakfast for $5 each, and are welcome to wait at Centennial Auditorium during the event.

Proceeds will help pay expenses for two Woodlawn Arts Academy dance teams that will perform at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. in July.

Registration is due Tuesday at the academy or online at www.activenet.active.com/woodlawnarts; the activity code is WABTS-Sp.