THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- ALADDIN's Jonathan Schwartz
by BWW Staff - February 27, 2015
Welcome to THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with your favorite Broadway stars. Want to know what hooked them to a career in the theater? Their dream roles? Their Broadway crushes? Read on!
In this week's edition, we caught up with Jonathan Schwartz, who is starring as 'Omar' in Aladdin- currently playing at the New Amsterdam Theatre.
STAGE TUBE: ALADDIN's Stars Extend Contracts- Watch Them in Action!
by Nicole Rosky - February 25, 2015
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Disney's Aladdin, the Tony Award-winning new musical comedy based on the Academy Award-winning animated film, just announced that original stars Adam Jacobs(Aladdin), Tony Award nominee Jonathan Freeman (Jafar), Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart (Genie) and Courtney Reed(Jasmine) have extended their contracts with the production through February 21, 2016. The four actors have led the 'sublime' (NY1) Aladdin company since its pilot production at Seattle's Fifth Avenue Theatre in the summer of 2011 and garnered critical acclaim when the Broadway production opened on March 20, 2014.
In celebration of their extensions, BroadwayWorld brings you videos of the four stars in action (and performing songs you won't see in Aladdin)!
Original Stars of Disney's ALADDIN Will Remain on Broadway Into 2016
by Tyler Peterson - February 25, 2015
Disney's Aladdin, the Tony Award-winning new musical comedy based on the Academy Award-winning animated film, is pleased to announce that original stars Adam Jacobs (Aladdin), Tony Award nominee Jonathan Freeman (Jafar), Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart (Genie) and Courtney Reed (Jasmine) have extended their contracts with the production through February 21, 2016. The four actors have led the 'sublime' (NY1) Aladdin company since its pilot production at Seattle's Fifth Avenue Theatre in the summer of 2011 and garnered critical acclaim when the Broadway production opened on March 20, 2014.
STAGE TUBE: JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE's Guillermo Makes Broadway Debut in ALADDIN!
by Nicole Rosky - February 5, 2015
Jimmy Kimmel Live's security guard, and Jimmy's sidekick, Guillermo, recently made his Broadway debut in Disney's Aladdin! Tune in to Jimmy Kimmel Live tonight t 11:35pm|10:35pm CT on ABC to see how Guillermo prepared to his role and to see him take the stage. Check out a sneak peek below!
Tony Award-Winner Jane Krakowski Loves ALADDIN's Genie!
by Sally Henry Fuller - January 24, 2015
ALADDIN's Tony Award-winner James Monroe Iglehart (jmiglehart) recently posted a photo to Instagram featuring another Tony winner. The caption says, 'Yep, Jane Krakowsi loves the Genie!' Check out a larger version of the adorable moment below!
JEOPARDY! Features Broadway's ALADDIN Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2015
Disney's Aladdin, the Tony Award-winning new musical comedy based on the Academy Award-winning animated film, will be the subject of an entire category on tonight's (January 15) episode of 'Jeopardy!,' marking only the third time the show has dedicated an entire category to a single Broadway show. For the first time in the history of 'Jeopardy!,' the show will incorporate performance footage from Aladdin in each of the category's clues.
Photo Flash: ALADDIN Cast Preps for Appearance on JEOPARDY Tomorrow!
by Nicole Rosky - January 14, 2015
Disney's Aladdin, the Tony Award-winning new musical comedy based on the Academy Award®-winning animated film, will be the subject of an entire category on the Thursday, January 15 episode of "Jeopardy!," marking only the third time the show has dedicated an entire category to a single Broadway show. For the first time in the history of "Jeopardy!," the show will incorporate performance footage from Aladdin in each of the category's clues.
JEOPARDY! to Feature Broadway's ALADDIN this Week
by Tyler Peterson - January 12, 2015
Disney's Aladdin, the Tony Award-winning new musical comedy based on the Academy Award-winning animated film, will be the subject of an entire category on the Thursday, January 15 episode of "Jeopardy!," marking only the third time the show has dedicated an entire category to a single Broadway show. For the first time in the history of "Jeopardy!," the show will incorporate performance footage from Aladdin in each of the category's clues.
STAGE TUBE: KIDS' NIGHT ON BROADWAY- Spotlight on Courtney Reed & Adam Jacobs
by Nicole Rosky - January 4, 2015
Tickets for the 2015 KIDS' NIGHT ON BROADWAY will take place Friday, January 9th, 2015 to Thursday, January 15th, 2015, and is an annual event when kids ages 6 to 18 can see participating Broadway shows for free when accompanied by a full-paying adult. A KIDS' NIGHT ON BROADWAY ticket includes pre-theatre activities, restaurant discounts, parking discounts, educational programs, and more. JUDITH LIGHT a two-time Tony Award winner, will serve as the National Ambassador for the 19th KIDS' NIGHT ON BROADWAY. This year KIDS' NIGHT ON BROADWAY salutes Point Foundation, the nation's largest scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) students of merit, an organization where Light remains a longtime board member.
Kids' Night on Broadway® went backstage to interview cast members from this years' participating shows to ask them your questions! Check out the interview with Aladdin's Courtney Reed and Adam Jacobs below!
Photo Flash: Happy New Year! ALADDIN Cast Preps for 2015 in Times Square
by Nicole Rosky - December 30, 2014
The cast of Aladdin on Broadway, the official sponsor of the Times Square New Year's Eve confetti wishes, just joined event organizers to throw handfuls of confetti from the New Amsterdam Theater marquee as part of the annual confetti test, yesterday in Times Square. Check out photos from the special event below!
Steel Burkhardt Joins ALADDIN's Troupe on Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2014
Disney's Aladdin, the Tony Award-winning new musical comedy based on the Academy Award-winning animated film, proudly welcomes Steel Burkhardt to the role of Kassim beginning tonight, December 22. He succeeds Brandon O'Neill, who originated the role and played his final performance on Sunday, December 21.
Steel Burkhardt to Join Broadway's ALADDIN Later This Month
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2014
Disney's Aladdin, the Tony Award-winning new musical comedy based on the Academy Award-winning animated film, proudly welcomes Steel Burkhardt to the role of Kassim beginning Monday, December 22. He succeeds Brandon O'Neill, who originated the role and will play his final performance Sunday, December 21.