All the songs in 'Aladdin' on Broadway

The stage musical adaptation of the Oscar- and Grammy-winning Disney film features fan-favorite songs from the movie as well as Broadway-exclusive tunes.

Enter a whole new world at the New Amsterdam Theatre! For more than 10 years and counting, since 2014, Aladdin has brought Disney magic to millions of people of all ages. Those wishing for lots of spectacle, heart, and family-friendly fun have found it in the story of Aladdin, a street urchin who wins over a princess, Jasmine, with the help of a wish-granting Genie.

And of course, much of Aladdin's magic shines through its beloved songs, like "A Whole New World" and "Friend Like Me," written by composer Alan Menken and lyricist Howard Ashman for the 1992 animated film. In addition to these and more movie hits, the Aladdin musical also features songs cut from the movie and stage-exclusive songs by Menken and lyricist Chad Beguelin.

Learn fun facts and key info about the songs in Aladdin on Broadway below, and then travel by subway, car, or magic carpet to hear them live.

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"Arabian Nights"

The Genie welcomes the audience to Agrabah, a fictional city on the Arabian Peninsula “where it's flat and immense and the heat is intense.” He also provides a preview of the plot, briefly introducing “a penniless nobody” (Aladdin), “a princess [who] would give up her crown for true love” (Jasmine), and the famous magic lamp.

The Aladdin Broadway show repeatedly “breaks the fourth wall” and nods to the fact that it is a musical. “Everyone here knows the same choreography,” he says of Agrabah’s citizens as they launch into a dance break.

"One Jump Ahead"

This jaunty song introduces us to Aladdin as he runs from Agrabah’s guards after stealing a loaf of bread. “Gotta keep one jump ahead of the breadline, one swing ahead of the sword. I steal only what I can't afford — and that's everything,” he sings.

Aladdin ultimately gives the loaf of bread to an even poorer beggar, showing that while he has a bad reputation, he’s actually a good guy that’s just trying to get by. In a short "One Jump Ahead" reprise immediately after the main song, he sings about hoping to prove his worth to everyone.

"Proud of Your Boy"

Aladdin doesn’t have any family, but before his mother died, he promised her he’d leave his life of thieving behind. He vows to finally do that and make himself into someone his mother would truly be proud of.

"Proud of Your Boy" is one of the cut songs Menken and Ashman originally wrote for the 1992 film.

"These Palace Walls"

Meanwhile, Princess Jasmine lives a life of luxury in the palace — but she feels trapped by both walls and tradition. She wants to see the world and choose her own future, whether or not it includes marrying a prince (which the law dictates she must do), and have a hand in ruling the kingdom if she’s to stay. Her attendants encourage her to sneak out and go into town for a taste of freedom.

"Babkak, Omar, Aladdin, Kassim"

Aladdin decides he’ll make money by busking instead of stealing, and he ropes his three friends and partners in crime into his act. Here, Aladdin pokes fun at its own self again: “Who would pay money to watch other people sing and dance?” Kassim asks, thinking Aladdin’s plan is absurd.

Nonetheless, the four perform a lively, elaborate number in the Agrabah town square, but they don’t make much cash. The routine — and Aladdin in particular — does, however, catch the attention of Jasmine, who’s secretly walking around in disguise.

"Babkak, Omar, Aladdin, Kassim" is another song cut from the 1992 film. Babkak, Omar, and Kassim were replaced with Aladdin’s singular sidekick, the monkey Abu, for the movie. The trio was restored for the musical in place of Abu.

"A Million Miles Away"

Before even learning each other’s names, Aladdin and Jasmine bond over the fact that they both feel trapped in their current lives. They fantasize about running away together and starting over.

“When you choose to lose yourself, who knows what you might find?” Aladdin sings to Jasmine. “And once the journey's done, you'll have some faith in me. After a million miles or so, we might feel like we're free.”

"Diamond in the Rough"

Unlike in the original film, Jafar gets a dedicated song in the Aladdin musical. The Sultan’s evil vizier who wants power over the kingdom for himself, Jafar endeavors to get what he wants using a magic lamp trapped in a Cave of Wonders. However, the cave can only be opened by “the diamond in the rough,” who’s revealed to be Aladdin.

"Friend Like Me"

Made famous by Robin Williams in the Aladdin movie, this showstopping number is, of course, a tour de force in the musical, too. When Aladdin rubs the magic lamp, he summons a Genie who will grant him three wishes. The Genie sings about all the things he could do for Aladdin in a presentation complete with tap dancing, magic tricks, pyrotechnics, and more.

“Life is your restaurant and I'm your maitre d',” the Genie sings. “Come on, whisper what it is you want! You ain't never had a friend like me.”

In the Broadway musical, the Genie performs snippets of songs from other Disney classics, like The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast, while trying to impress Aladdin.

“Act One Finale”

A medley that reprises “Friend Like Me” and “Proud of Your Boy,” the Act One Finale sees Aladdin promise to use his third wish to free the Genie, who has been trapped in the lamp and forced to grant people’s wishes for thousands of years. But first, Aladdin makes his first wish: to become a prince so he can woo Jasmine.

"Prince Ali"

The Genie, Babkak, Omar, and Kassim present the new-and-improved “Prince Ali of Ababwa” (another made-up town) in another grand production number. They sing about all his great accomplishments, traits, and possessions: “Strong as ten regular men, definitely!” “He's got seventy-five golden camels!” “Prince Ali, handsome is he, Ali Ababwa!”

The name “Ali Ababwa” is a nod to “Ali Baba.” Aladdin and Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves are both Middle Eastern folk tales in the anthology One Thousand and One Nights. Ali Baba centers on a man who, similarly to Aladdin, discovers how to open a cave filled with secret treasure.

"A Whole New World"

“Unbelievable sights, indescribable feeling,” indeed. Yes, the magic carpet flies on stage, and yes, it is as breathtaking and magical as you’d wish for the scene to be. From atop the carpet amid an “endless diamond sky,” Aladdin gives Jasmine a bird’s-eye view of Agrabah and beyond. It’s the taste of freedom — and romance — they’ve been waiting for.

"A Whole New World" was the first Disney song to win the Grammy Award for Song of the Year, and it remains the only one to have done so. It also won the Academy Award and Golden Globe for Best Original Song.

"High Adventure" (Ashman)* – Babkak, Omar, Kassim, Ensemble

Jafar has Aladdin captured shortly after "A Whole New World,” and Babkak, Omar, and Kassim attempt to storm the castle and rescue him. They sword-fight, sneak, seduce, and sing during this swashbuckling number.

"Somebody's Got Your Back"

Aladdin uses his second wish from the Genie to set himself free, and the pair sing about how great it is that they’re always there to help each other. The Genie gets excited, thinking his own freedom is coming next.

"Proud of Your Boy (Reprise II)"

Aladdin, overwhelmed at the prospect of marrying Jasmine and actually ruling the kingdom as the Sultan, decides to save his third wish in case he needs the Genie’s help. The Genie, distraught, refuses to speak to Aladdin, and Aladdin wonders if he made the wrong choice.

"Prince Ali (Sultan Reprise)" (Beguelin) ** – Sultan, Ensemble

The first of two reprises of “Prince Ali,” this is the happier one. Jasmine’s father proudly announces that “Prince Ali” will marry Jasmine and take his place as Sultan. His song soon gives way, however, to…

"Prince Ali (Jafar Reprise)" (Rice) – Jafar

…Jafar’s reprise of “Prince Ali,” in which he reveals to everyone that the “prince” is really a commoner from the streets. He also steals the lamp and uses the Genie to give power to himself.

Finale Ultimo ("Arabian Nights (Reprise)" / "A Whole New World (Reprise)")

We won’t spoil exactly how it happens, but Aladdin does get a happy ending — this is a Disney story, after all! Now that Jafar’s been defeated and Aladdin has proved he’s a worthy man despite not being royalty, he and Jasmine celebrate the start of their new life together. “Now I’m in a whole new world with you,” they sing to each other once more.

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Photo credit: Aladdin on Broadway. (Photos by Matthew Murphy, Deen van Meer, and Evan Zimmerman)