Character Descriptions from Musicals, Plays and Operas

Ensemble

Aida

  african dance hip-hop 

Lead

Aida

  ethiopian romantic strong sacrifice loyal public domain italian language grand opera 19th century opera egypt princess ethiopia rivals rivalry war patriotism home family father-daughter father-daughter relationships daughter girlfriend slave prisoner love-triangle forbidden love prisoner of war dramatic soprano 

Lead

Aida

  princess egyptian scorned greedy manipulative public domain italian language grand opera 19th century opera egypt royalty father-daughter rival rivals love-triangle powerful war patriotism betrayal love desire jealousy dramatic mezzo 

Featured

Aida

  priestess godly dutiful religious leader powerful ensemble role public domain italian language grand opera 19th century opera egypt egyptian religion lyric soprano spinto soprano full lyric soprano 

Ensemble

Aida

  priests priestesses ministers soldiers egyptians ethiopians public domain italian language opera newbie grand opera 19th century opera egypt war slaves prisoners prisoners of war 

Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations

  african-american 

Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations

  african-american 

Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations

  african-american 

Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations

  african-american 

Lead

Ain’t Misbehavin’

  character strong assertive resourceful star vehicle 

Lead

Ain’t Misbehavin’

  character young naive dim-witted hopeful star vehicle 

Lead

Ain’t Misbehavin’

  star vehicle strong assertive character