"Aladdin" Cast?- Page 3
"Aladdin" Cast?
#50Aladdin cast
Posted: 8/10/13 at 2:11pm
"As far as we know, Jasmine could be played by a black woman"
"If what I am hearing from the grapevine is true then the cast will be all black."
Wow.
If that rumor is true, that would be VERY interesting.
Visceral_Fella
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/18/12
#51Aladdin cast
Posted: 8/10/13 at 2:15pmWell I'd rather see someone like Renee Goldsberry or Adrienne Warren as Jasmine than Laura Osnes or Jessie Mueller.
#52Aladdin cast
Posted: 8/10/13 at 2:19pm
Now that I think about it, black leads do seem to fit more than white.
I wonder if Corbin Bleu is apart of this...
#53Aladdin cast
Posted: 8/11/13 at 2:02pmCan't wait to see the cast list. I know Daisy Hobbs, of the Memphis tour, is in the ensemble, so since she was in the 5th Ave incarnation, that would lead me to believe she isn't the only one who is moving with the show.
NewPhilosophy
Understudy Joined: 10/5/12
#54Aladdin cast
Posted: 8/11/13 at 2:48pmI just don't get why people get hung up on the race of the performers. If they are singing and acting their hearts out on stage, I'm NOT thinking about their race either before or after the show... and probably not until someone else brings up the issue.
rjm516
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/24/09
#55Aladdin cast
Posted: 8/11/13 at 11:13pmAll I hope is that when it comes to Broadway, Robin Williams is the Genie. I know you think I'm joking, but HOW AMAZING would that be?????
#56Aladdin cast
Posted: 8/11/13 at 11:19pmRobin Williams as the Genie is never going to happen, he has a show that's coming on CBS already getting a good amount of buzz and practically headed for a full season pick up.
#57Aladdin cast
Posted: 8/11/13 at 11:28pm
Still after D23 Expo, no announcement...
Anyone hear anything else other than what was rumored?
Updated On: 8/11/13 at 11:28 PM
#58Aladdin cast
Posted: 8/12/13 at 10:03am
Not a lead, but someone who will be in the ensemble left a Broadway production this last week to go into rehearsals soon. Don't know if they are taking a break before they start tho.
Only posting this much because one of their recent castmates spilled the beans on facebook.
#59Aladdin cast
Posted: 8/12/13 at 2:53pm
@Movidud Can we at least get a name for either Aladdin or Jasmine? 
Anyone else know anything?
Updated On: 8/12/13 at 02:53 PM
#60Aladdin cast
Posted: 8/12/13 at 3:12pm
According to Twitter, the rumor is Lucy Liu will be Jasmine
There is no way...
Updated On: 8/12/13 at 03:12 PM
#61Aladdin cast
Posted: 8/12/13 at 3:53pmI saw that you said that Tuck Everlasting was put on hold. Do you know how long it will be on hold for? I am super bummed!
Hank
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/16/03
#62Aladdin cast
Posted: 8/12/13 at 4:31pm
I'd love to see Robin de Jesus as Aladdin. He was adorably hysterical as the houseboy in La Cage, and I think he would bring that same energy into this role.
He's a two time Tony nominee, and a good shot to finally snag an award.
SamIAm2
Featured Actor Joined: 3/10/09
#64Aladdin cast
Posted: 8/12/13 at 5:03pmIt won't be Lucy Liu, as she is a lead in the CBS Sherlock Homes show, "Elementary". She plays the character "Watson".
kitkats99
Swing Joined: 10/17/08
#65Aladdin cast
Posted: 8/12/13 at 6:59pmThe girl who was the dance captain in Rock of Ages just left to join Aladdin. Multiple people from the 5th Avenue production are confirmed to be in the production including ensemble members. Also leaving for NYC from Seattle to join rehearsals are Brandon O'Neill who played Kassim in the 5th Avenue version, and Don Darryl Rivera who played Iago. James Monroe Iglehart will be the Genie. Its rumored that another Seattle local is the Genie understudy.
#66Aladdin cast
Posted: 8/12/13 at 7:01pm
Great, I'm looking forward to Iglehart!
Anything on the leads? LOL
#67Aladdin cast
Posted: 8/12/13 at 7:32pmI just really want to know if Courtney Reed is continuing on as Jasmine. Can someone who knows please, please PM me???
kitkats99
Swing Joined: 10/17/08
#69Aladdin cast
Posted: 8/12/13 at 8:48pmFrom what I can tell, neither Adam or Courtney will be continuing with the production.
#70Aladdin cast
Posted: 8/12/13 at 8:58pm
Adam Jacobs was absolutely terrific, his voice was gorgeous! Are you sure?
Updated On: 8/12/13 at 08:58 PM
Hank
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/16/03
#71Aladdin cast
Posted: 8/12/13 at 9:42pm
I know Robin played the role before, just didn't remember where or when. When I first heard that, it just seemed like a natural fit. I still hope he gets it.
Thanks Justin.
#72Aladdin cast
Posted: 8/12/13 at 9:51pm
I agree. If he didn't get signed on to be the original Aladdin, I hope he gets the chance to play the character later on in the run.
Updated On: 8/12/13 at 09:51 PM
#73Aladdin cast
Posted: 8/14/13 at 7:49pm
I wonder if the Genie will be blue like in the movie? I would assume so considering this production is obviously bigger budget than the Seattle production.
I'm still curious to know whether we'll see Andrew Keenan Bolger in the show? Any other casting rumours?
RW3
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
#74Aladdin cast
Posted: 8/14/13 at 7:53pmYoungerBrother, I would imagine that Andrew would be involved with Aladdin. I've heard that it is just a larger and better recreation of the Seattle production and since Tuck is stalled, I would imagine so.
