James Monroe Iglehart to Host BECOMING THE GENIE Virtual Benefit
By: A.A. Cristi Jul. 07, 2020
This Thurday, Aladdin's Tony-winning wish-granter, James Monroe Iglehart, will host a virtual one-man benefit show, Becoming the Genie, this Thursday, July 9 at 5:30 PM (EST).
The show will bring fans inside of James' transformation from young Disney fan to full-fledged Disney icon! The concert will benefit two organizations, Katie's Art Project and Ronald McDonald House. Learn more and purchase tickets here!
It's Happening! This Thursday July 9th 530pm EST! Becoming Genie!
- james m. iglehart (@jamesmiglehart) July 7, 2020
In support of @KatiesArtProj & @rmhnewyork. Check the details in the bio.
Were gonna have a ball y'all! #MayAllYourWishesComeTrue #YouAintNeverHadAFriendLikeMe #BecomingGenie pic.twitter.com/tn2II4DHNJ
Iglehart won a 2014 Tony Award for his performance as the Genie in Aladdin. He then went on to star as a replacement for Thomas Jefferson/Marquis de Lafayette in Hamilton on Broadway. He originated the role of Bobby in the Tony-winning musical Memphis. Other NYC credits include The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and The Wiz. James is a member of the hip-hop improv group Freestyle Love Supreme, which is currently making its off-Broadway debut.
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