Tim Rice

Date of Birth:
10th November 1944, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

Show History:

Current Role

Currently Tim Rice has two top West End shows playing in London both of which have proved hugely popular with audiences. The Lion King is a long running family favourite with a vibrant set and costumes and an inspirational soundtrack. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was reinvented for the stage in 2007 after a BBC1 reality talent show decided the lead, deserved winner Lee Mead has proved a hit with London theatregoers.

Early Life

Tim Rice is a well known lyricist. In his early years he worked at EMI records under Norrie Paramor - the first producer of British Rock and Roll and original director of the UK EMI Columbia label. Through EMI Records he met Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber with whom he has had a long and successful collaboration.

Career Highlights

Tim Rice has written chart-topping pop songs and presented radio programmes as well as creating some of the most renowned musicals in theatre history. Additionally, in 1981 he established his own publishing house, Pavilion Books.

Tim has not only gained acclaim in this country, but has travelled widely, performing in many countries. His shows on Broadway and in Japan have been hugely successful, and his name is becoming more and more well recognised.

It is impossible to talk about Tim Rice's success without mentioning his collaborator Andrew Lloyd Webber. Together the two formed a formidable duo who have left an indelible mark of success on musical theatre with work such as Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita. Tim Rice has also worked with other famous names such as Sir Cliff Richard, Paul McCartney, Freddy Mercury and Sir Elton John amongst others during his career.

Interesting Facts

Awards

Over the years, Tim's work has won him numerous awards including:

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