"Aladdin" Cast?
"Aladdin" Cast?
jetts7
Leading Actor Joined: 5/22/11
#1"Aladdin" Cast?
Posted: 5/7/13 at 9:15amI know there hasn't been an official announcement, but does anyone know who was been cast in the show so far from word of mouth?
Mattbrain
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/23/05
#2Aladdin cast
Posted: 5/7/13 at 9:22amI know James Monroe Iglehart really wants to play the Genie again.
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#2Aladdin cast
Posted: 5/7/13 at 10:41amCallbacks were last month so if calls have not gone out yet, I am sure they will soon.
#3Aladdin cast
Posted: 5/7/13 at 10:49amI wonder now that Tuck Everlasting has been put on hold, will Andrew Keenan Bolger be in the cast, assuming the trio has not been cut.
#4Aladdin cast
Posted: 5/7/13 at 11:07amI do know that the show HAS been cast. They have just not announced it yet. I heard through the grapevine/some where on social media that Andrew Cao (Anything Goes, Nice Work If You Can Get It) was cast, but I don't know what role. But casting and call backs have been done. Just not officially announced yet.
snarkmachine
Understudy Joined: 4/13/13
rorschach37
Broadway Star Joined: 4/3/10
Wildcard
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/21/06
#7Aladdin cast
Posted: 5/7/13 at 1:00pmSpeaking of Dan Domenech and Disney, he is playing Tarzan in Manila in June. I'm still rooting for Adam Jacobs as Aladdin.
#8Aladdin cast
Posted: 5/7/13 at 3:29pmIs it normal for a show to be cast six months before opening? Are they doing readings or workshops first?
bigbelterbaby
Broadway Star Joined: 7/5/10
#9Aladdin cast
Posted: 5/7/13 at 3:34pmwonder which lucky actress they will pick to be Jasmine ? will they go with an unknown like Ashley Brown in Mary Poppins or someone like Seirra Boggess who did Little Mermaid ??
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#10Aladdin cast
Posted: 5/7/13 at 3:38pmI know for a fact they've talked to Karen Olivo, now I don't know if anything ever came of it but I do know her and the Aladdin team have been in touch.
snarkmachine
Understudy Joined: 4/13/13
#12Aladdin cast
Posted: 5/7/13 at 5:48pmThat's what I thought as well but I assume if you're approached to originate an original part of a famous Disney princess you take the call.
#13Aladdin cast
Posted: 5/7/13 at 6:02pm
Please, for the love of all that is good, just and right, tell me Jonathan Freeman is back as Jafar...
THAT would make my life.
CurtainPullDowner
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/4/04
#15Aladdin cast
Posted: 5/7/13 at 6:51pm^That could work if Jasmine's mother is only in the show once or twice a week.
#16Aladdin cast
Posted: 5/8/13 at 5:24am
If Jonathan Freeman is not back as Jafar, I will freak out!
Really, he was the best thing about the Seattle version of the show.
And Karen Olivo is completely wrong for Jasmine. Sorry girl, luv ya but...
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PastorErnst
Broadway Star Joined: 4/20/09
#17Aladdin cast
Posted: 5/8/13 at 12:49pm
Yurel Echezarreta is in the ensemble and will also understudy the role of Cassim, Aladdin’s father.
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Alan Henry
Team BWW Joined: 12/5/11
#18Aladdin cast
Posted: 5/8/13 at 8:50pm
Hi All,
I'm covering Aladdin for BroadwayWorld Toronto for their out of town tryout. As of right now no casting has been confirmed by the producers.
As soon as news about the production is available, I'll post a link to it here. I don't think it'll be anytime soon. Based off of my experience, we don't usually get a confirmation/press release until all contracts are signed and they go into rehearsal.
#19Aladdin cast
Posted: 7/1/13 at 7:34amAnymore news? Ive seen a few times on social media sites, people are saying Liana Hunt is Jasmine?
#20Aladdin cast
Posted: 7/1/13 at 10:54amEven though she doesn't have the "skin color" or the "nationality", but Laura Osnes played Jasmine regionally alongside her husband. They both were understudies. She defiantly has the voice, and I think she would be freakin' fantastic IMO. They could "spray tan" or "paint" her every night like they do with Elphaba, but eh...that's probably too much and probably wouldn't look good on stage (who knows? Have they ever tried this with a actor?) I have a good feeling that Adam Jacobs will be reprising the role on Broadway, since he already has a relationship with Disney. Robin de Jesus could also be a considered choice, he played Aladdin too, and he already has experience on the Broadway stage.. Updated On: 7/1/13 at 10:54 AM
#21Aladdin cast
Posted: 7/1/13 at 10:59amIs the skin color makeup comment trolling, or not? Of course they've tried it, it's an enormous and ugly part of our history. And there is really no excuse for not just finding someone who fits the race of the role as written, because God knows there's enough talented people of any.
#22Aladdin cast
Posted: 7/1/13 at 11:04am^^ Very true. I wonder how Laura Osnes looked like in the costume, did she even look like Jasmine? If anyone can find any pictures of it, please post!
#23Aladdin cast
Posted: 7/1/13 at 12:06pm
I too hope that Jonathan Freeman is still Jafar! This show needs no big stars just some really talented performers! I have high hopes for this show!
#24Aladdin cast
Posted: 7/1/13 at 12:10pmFrom what I have heard contracts have been offered to ALL of the leads from Seattle. I don't know who accepted and who did not.
