'Aladdin' announces Broadway reopening cast, with Michael James Scott as Genie
Who will be flying in on the magic carpet?
Get ready for a whole new world on Broadway, as the Aladdin cast has been named. Aladdin reopens at the New Amsterdam Theatre from September 28, and Aladdin tickets are on sale now.
Michael Maliakel will play the title role in Aladdin, joined by Shoba Narayan as Jasmine. Michael James Scott will reprise the role of the Genie, alongside Jonathan Freeman as Jafar and Don Darryl Rivera as Iago, Milo Alosi as Kassim, Brad Weinstock as Omar, JC Montgomery as Sultan. Zach Bencal will now play the role of Babkak, joined by standby cast members Frank Viveros as a Genie/Sultan/Babkak standby, Dennis Stowe as the Jafar/Sultan standby and Juwan Crawley as a Genie/Sultan standby.
The Aladdin cast is completed by Tia Altinay, Mary Antonini, Netanel Bellaishe, Michael Callahan, Mike Cannon, Matthew deGuzman, Jacob Dickey, Mark DiConzo, Olivia Donalson, Josh Drake, Samantha Farrow, Jacob Gutierrez, Heather Makalani, Stanley Martin, Paul Heesang Miller, April Holloway, Amber Owens, Jamie Kasey Patterson, Bobby Pestka, Ariel Reid, Tyler Roberts, Jaz Sealey, Charles South, Angelo Soriano and Katie Terza.
Based on the nineties Disney animation of the same name, Aladdin follows the title urchin as he falls in love with a princess. When granted three wishes by a genie in a magic lamp, Aladdin changes his life to win Jasmine's hand in marriage. Aladdin began performances at the New Amsterdam Theatre in 2014, and in a review for New York Theatre Guide, Tom Millward said: "The costumes and sets are wonderfully bright and make the production the most vibrantly colourful of all Disney Theatrical's offerings to date."
Aladdin features music and lyrics by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, with songs including "A Whole New World" and "Friend Like Me." But there's also new music for Aladdin on stage including "Proud of Your Boy."
Casey Nicholaw directs and choreographs, with scenic design by Bob Crowley, costume design by Gregg Barnes, lighting design by Natasha Katz and sound design by Ken Travis.
Aladdin is at the New Amsterdam Theatre from September 28.
Aladdin tickets are on sale now.
Photo credit: Michael James Scott (Photo by Deen van Meer)
Frequently asked questions
What is Aladdin about?
Based on the beloved animated Disney movie, the Aladdin musical features romance and adventure as a Genie helps Aladdin win Princess Jasmine's affection. Don't miss this energetic, dazzling spectacle that will delight audiences of all ages. Rekindle the magic and travel to a whole new world when you get tickets to this Tony-nominated musical.
Where is Aladdin playing?
Aladdin is playing at New Amsterdam Theatre. The theatre is located at 214 West 42nd Street (between 7th and 8th Avenue), New York, 10036.
How long is Aladdin?
The running time of Aladdin is 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 intermission.
What's the age requirement for Aladdin?
The recommended age for Aladdin is Ages 6+..
How do you book tickets for Aladdin?
Book tickets for Aladdin on New York Theatre Guide.
Who wrote Aladdin on Broadway?
Chad Beguelin wrote the script for the Aladdin musical, adapted from the 1992 movie's screenplay by Ron Clements, John Musker, Ted Elliott, and Terry Rossio. Alan Menken composed the score for both the film and the musical, and lyrics for the various songs are by Howard Ashman, Tim Rice, and Beguelin.
What songs are in Aladdin on Broadway?
Aladdin on Broadway has 18 musical numbers. These include songs from the film, like "A Whole New World" and "Friend Like Me"; songs cut from the film, like "Proud of Your Boy"; and songs written for the musical, like "Diamond in the Rough."
Is Aladdin on Broadway appropriate for kids?
Aladdin is appropriate for kids of all ages, just like the Disney movie the show is based on. Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.
Does the Aladdin musical change anything from the Disney movie?
Aladdin added more songs that weren't in the original movie, and Aladdin has a trio of friends as his sidekicks instead of the monkey Abu. Otherwise, the plot and characters from the movie are mostly the same.
Who directed Aladdin on Broadway?
Two-time Tony Award winner directed and choreographed Aladdin. He earned a Tony nomination for Aladdin and has won for Some Like It Hot and The Book of Mormon.
When did Aladdin open on Broadway?
Aladdin opened on Broadway in February 2014 and is now the 17th-longest-running Broadway show of all time with more than 3,000 performances.
Is the Aladdin musical good?
New York Theatre Guide's four-star review praised Aladdin as "extremely impressive" and "the most vibrantly colourful of all Disney Theatrical's offerings to date." The show's staying power and appeal to all ages is clear, making Aladdin a great family-friendly show.
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