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We’ve been getting lots of inquiries, so we’re excited to finally announce our stellar AIDA cast. Without further ado, we’re proud to introduce the cast of AIDA! (drum roll, please….)

Marliss Amiea (Aida)

Michael Murnoch (Radames)                     Ryah Nixon (Amneris)

Fresh from Los Angeles and making her debut performance with Village Theatre is Marliss Amiea in the title role of the courageous Aida. Some of Amiea’s past credits include Disney’s The Lion King, Little Shop of Horrors, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Playhouse Disney Live Onstage, and Dreamgirls. Formerly a back-up singer for Stevie Wonder, Anita Baker, Kenny Loggins, and Dave Brubeck, Amiea was also the co-host of Disney’s pilot presentation of Playhouse Disney Lunchtime.

Introducing Minneapolis native (currently a resident of New York) Michael Murnoch in his Village Theatre debut as the handsome and brave soldier Radames. Murnoch has previously appeared Off-Broadway as Julio in Magpie. Other past tour credits include Berger in Hair, Kenickie in Grease, and Max in Cabaret. Some of his regional credits include Jesus Christ Superstar, The Pirates of Penzance, and Grease.

Returning to Village Theatre, yet making her Mainstage debut, is KIDSTAGE alum and current Carnegie Mellon senior musical theatre student, Ryah Nixon as the beautiful Egyptian princess Amneris. Past Village Theatre credits include 26 in Piece, Crystal in Little Shop of Horrors, and Louise/Eve in Ruthless!. Some other credits include the role Rusty in Footloose and Lizzie in 110 in the Shade.

Bob De Dea (Zoser)

Last seen on the Village Theatre Mainstage in Fiddler on the Roof, Cabaret, and Jesus Christ Superstar is Bob De Dea in the role of Radames’ father, Zoser.

Terence Kelley (Amonasro)

Terence Kelley returns to Village Theatre in the role of Amonasro, Aida’s father.

Trent Saunders (Mereb)

Trent Saunders returns to Village Theatre as Mereb, the loyal Nubian, after his debut performance in The King and I earlier this season.

Tanesha Ross (Nehebka)

Tanesha Ross, once an American Idol contestant, returns to the Mainstage as Nehebka, the devout Nubian.

Jim Orr (Pharaoh)

Jim Orr is back to play the Pharaoh, after his hysterical delivery man performance in Barefoot in the Park.