Courtney Reed in Disney's Aladdin

Courtney Reed sets limited engagement return to Disney's Aladdin on Broadway

The original cast member will reprise the role of Jasmine from October 16 through October 27, 2019 at the New Amsterdam Theatre.

Tom Millward
Tom Millward

Back for more Arabian Nights! Original company member Courtney Reed will reprise her role as Princess Jasmine in Disney's hit Broadway musical Aladdin at the New Amsterdam Theatre, it has been announced. She will return to the production from October 16 through October 27, 2019, only. Currest cast member Arielle Jacobs will then return to the role on October 28.

Ms. Reed has played the role of Jasmine on Broadway, on the North American Tour and in London's West End, and her other Broadway credits include In The Heights and Mamma Mia!

The principal cast of Disney's Aladdin on Broadway currently includes Clinton Greenspan (as Aladdin), Arielle Jacobs (as Princess Jasmine), Major Attaway (as Genie), Tony Award nominee Jonathan Freeman (as Jafar), Don Darryl Rivera (as Iago), JC Montgomery (as Sultan), Brian Gonzales (as Babkak), Brad Weinstock (as Omar) and Mike Longo (as Kassim).

Directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey NicholawAladdin features a book by 6-time Tony Award nominee Chad Beguelin, music by Tony Award winner Alan Menken, and lyrics by the late 3-time Tony Award nominee Howard Ashman, 3-time Tony Award winner Tim Rice and Mr. Beguelin.

Synopsis: "The musical comedy tells the story of Aladdin, a street urchin who meets and falls in love with Princess Jasmine. However, Jasmine can only marry a prince, but all is not lost as Aladdin owns a magic lamp, and with the help of its Genie sets out to win the hand of his princess in marriage."

Based on the Academy Award-winning 1992 animated film, Aladdin officially opened on March 20, 2014, following previews from February 26.

The production went on to be nominated for five Tony Awards including "Best Musical," with original cast member James Monroe Iglehart taking home the award for "Best Featured Actor in a Musical" for his performance as Genie.

The creative team behind Aladdin features scenic design by Bob Crowley, costume design by Gregg Barnes, lighting design by Natasha Katz, and sound design by Ken Travis.

​Aladdin is produced on Broadway by Disney Theatrical Productions.

Disney's Aladdin Tickets are available now for performances through June 28, 2020.

(Photo by Cylla von Tiedemann)

 

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