Photos: Branford High School presents ‘Aida’ by Elton John and Tim Rice

Posted Mar 20, 2012

By estannard

This week, Branford High School Performing Arts presents the Broadway musical “Aida” by Elton John and Tim Rice, directed for the 26th year by Toni Cartisano and Cathyann Roding. Performances March 21-25. For tickets, call 203-315-7998, ext. 2500.

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“Aida,” a timeless love story by Elton John and Tim Rice, comes to life at Branford High School with seniors (from left) Katrice Kemble as Aida, Alison Johnson as Amneris and Noah Perito as Radames. (Courtesy of Branford High School Performing Arts)
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Senior Alison Johnson portrays the Egyptian princess Amneris in "Aida." Branford High School Performing Arts presents the Elton John-Tim Rice musical Wednesday through Sunday at the high school. (Courtesy of Bill O’Brien)
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The cast of "Aida," featuring Branford High seniors Katrice Kemble as Aida and Chris Marsala as Mereb, sing the emotional piece, "The Gods Love Nubia." (Courtesy of Branford High School Performing Arts)
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Senior Katrice Kemble stars as the title character in Branford High School Performing Arts' presentation of the Elton John-Tim Rice musical “Aida,” on the Branford High School stage Wednesday through Sunday. (Courtesy of Bill O’Brien)
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Branford High School Performing Arts presents the Elton John-Tim Rice musical “Aida” Wednesday through Sunday at the high school. (Courtesy of Bill O’Brien)
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Branford High School Performing Arts presents the Elton John-Tim Rice musical “Aida” Wednesday through Sunday at the high school. (Courtesy of Bill O’Brien)
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The captured Nubian slaves appeal to their princess Aida (Katrice Kemble). Branford High School Performing Arts presents the Elton John-Tim Rice musical “Aida” Wednesday through Sunday at the high school. (Courtesy of Bill O’Brien)
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Branford High School Performing Arts presents the Elton John-Tim Rice musical “Aida” Wednesday through Sunday at the high school. (Courtesy of Bill O’Brien)
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Branford High School Performing Arts presents the Elton John-Tim Rice musical “Aida” Wednesday through Sunday at the high school. (Courtesy of Bill O’Brien)
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Therese Masotta, Katrice Kemble and Chris Marsala are among the seniors featured in Branford High School Performing Arts' production of the Elton John-Tim Rice musical “Aida” Wednesday through Sunday at the high school. (Courtesy of Bill O’Brien)
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Senior Chris Marsala portrays the Nubian slave Mereb in Branford High School Performing Arts' production of the Elton John-Tim Rice musical “Aida,” performed Wednesday through Sunday at the high school. (Courtesy of Bill O’Brien)
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Senior Alison Johnson portrays the Egyptian princess Amneris in "Aida." Branford High School Performing Arts presents the Elton John-Tim Rice musical Wednesday through Sunday at the high school. (Courtesy of Bill O’Brien)
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Senior Katrice Kemble portrays the title character in "Aida." Branford High School Performing Arts presents the Elton John-Tim Rice musical Wednesday through Sunday at the high school. (Courtesy of Bill O’Brien)
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Aida, the Nubian princess captured by Egyptian warriors, is portrayed by senior Katrice Kemble in "Aida." Branford High School Performing Arts presents the Elton John-Tim Rice musical Wednesday through Sunday at the high school. (Courtesy of Bill O’Brien)
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Branford High School seniors Noah Perito as Radames and Katrice Kemble as Aida sing the poignant love song “Elaborate Lives.” (Courtesy of Branford High School Performing Arts)
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Senior Alison Johnson portrays the Egyptian princess Amneris in "Aida." Branford High School Performing Arts presents the Elton John-Tim Rice musical Wednesday through Sunday at the high school. (Courtesy of Bill O’Brien)
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Branford High School seniors Katrice Kemble, left, and Noah Perito meet in a museum, seeming somehow familiar to each other. Alison Johnson portrays Amneris, an Egyptian princess, in "Aida," the Elton John-Tim Rice musical, being performed Wednesday through Sunday at the high school. (Courtesy of Bill O’Brien)
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Branford High School Performing Arts presents the Elton John-Tim Rice musical “Aida” Wednesday through Sunday at the high school. (Courtesy of Bill O’Brien)
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Starring in "Aida," from left, Therese Masotta, Sam Bibbins, Noah Perito, Katrice Kemble, Alison Johnson, Chris Marsala and Jarrett Levesh. Branford High School Performing Arts presents the Elton John-Tim Rice musical Wednesday through Sunday at the high school. (Courtesy of Bill O’Brien)
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Taking a bow in Branford High School’s production of “Aida” are seniors (from left) Sam Bibbins (Zoser), Noah Perito (Radames), Katrice Kemble (Aida), Alison Johnson (Amneris) and Chris Marsala (Mereb). (Courtesy of Bill O’Brien)
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Noah Perito takes a bow in Branford High School’s production of “Aida.” Branford High School Performing Arts presents the Elton John-Tim Rice musical Wednesday through Sunday at the high school. (Courtesy of Bill O’Brien)
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The cast of "Aida" poses for a cast photo. Branford High School Performing Arts presents the Elton John-Tim Rice musical Wednesday through Sunday at the high school. (Courtesy of Bill O’Brien)