STAGE TUBE: Aladdin-Dressed Prankster Turns Heads Throughout NYC
by Sally Henry Fuller - November 1, 2015
YouTuber Jesse Wellens dressed up as Disney's Aladdin, and rode a magic carpet on wheels throughout the streets of New York, thrilling onlookers who tried to whip out their phones and quickly snap a video of the Disney prince. Check out the video, set to a remixed version of 'Friend Like Me'!
TV: A Whole New ALADDIN- Original Movie & Broadway Stars Unite to Celebrate Release of Diamond Edition!
by Nicole Rosky - October 13, 2015
Grab your lamp and flying carpet for the Diamond Edition of Disney's Aladdin, which was just re-released on Blu-ray and Digital HD. The 1992 animated musical fantasy film was produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures, marking the 31st animated feature in the Walt Disney Animated Classics series, and was part of the Disney film era known as the Disney Renaissance. Some of the stars of the Broadway production and voices of the original movie characters joined forces earlier this week to celebrate the release and BroadwayWorld was on hand to chat with the whole gang!
BWW Review: ALADDIN Diamond Edition DVD is 'Treasure Trove of Musical Theatre Goodies
by Matt Tamanini - October 13, 2015
In 1989, Disney revitalized both animation and musical theatre for generations to come with their Academy Award-winning film THE LITTLE MERMAID. They followed up that success with BEAUTY AND THE BEAST in 1991, which won another two Oscars, and then in 1992 they again broke the animated mold with ALADDIN, which took home two more trophies. Not only did these three films reinvigorate the nearly dead genre of animated musicals, but ALADDIN specifically inspired decades of films that were not only enjoyable to kids, but were also funny on another level that kept adults entertained as well.
TV Exclusive: Alan Menken Explains How He Adapted ALADDIN for the Stage in New DVD Featurette
by Nicole Rosky - October 9, 2015
Grab your lamp and flying carpet for the Diamond Edition of Disney's Aladdin, which was just re-released on Blu-ray and Digital HD. Below, check out an exclusive clip featuring Alan Menken as he discusses the treasure trove of material that he and Howard Ashman wrote that didn't make it into the film. Part of doing the show on Broadway was an homage to his dear friend and collaborator's wonderful work.
TV Exclusive: Learn the History of 'Proud of Your Boy' in New ALADDIN DVD Featurette!
by Nicole Rosky - October 8, 2015
Grab your lamp and flying carpet for the Diamond Edition of Disney's Aladdin, which was just re-released on Blu-ray and Digital HD. Below, check out an exclusive clip about the song "Proud of Your Boy" and the personal victory for Tom Schumacher and Alan Menken as it was a beautiful song written by Howard Ashman. They discuss how difficult it was for Alan Menken when the song was cut.