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AINSLEY MELHAM he/him (Dwayne) starred as Aladdin in Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway and the Australian National Tour (Helpmann Nomination). Other credits in his home country—Australia—include the national tours of Wicked (Fiyero), Pippin (Pippin), and Rodger’s & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Prince Topher). Also Kiss of the Spiderwoman (Molina), Merrily We Roll Along (Charley Kringas), The Normal Heart (Felix), Xanadu (Sonny), Watershed: The Death of Dr. Duncan (Lost Boy), and Hi-5 (host). He is a graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, and his work on Boop! is dedicated to his dear friend Diana and the Perini family. @ainsleymelham



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[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Aladdin [Replacement]

Aladdin [Replacement]

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Tune-In Alert: BOOP! THE MUSICAL To Perform On NBC's TODAY Show For 'Broadway Week'
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2025

BOOP! The Musical will perform on NBC's TODAY Show on April 30 as part of Broadway Week, the breakfast broadcast's annual celebration of the best new Broadway musicals.
BOOP! THE MUSICAL's Jasmine Amy Rogers To Release Original Music with Melody Place Label
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 22, 2025

Amid rave reviews for her performance as Betty Boop in Boop! The Musical on Broadway, Jasmine Amy Rogers has partnered with Nashville-based label Melody Place to release her original music.
Video: Jasmine Amy Rogers Talks Overcoming Audition Nerves for BOOP! THE MUSICAL
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 21, 2025

Amid her Broadway debut as the classic cartoon character Betty Boop in Boop! The Musical, Jasmine Amy Rogers visited CBS Mornings to talk about taking on the role in the new Broadway show. Watch the interview!
Videos You Missed This Week: DEAD OUTLAW, SMASH and More
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 18, 2025

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! 2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season is very much underway. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending April 18, 2025 with videos from Dead Outlaw, Smash, and more!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 14, 2025
by - Apr 14, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 14, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Videos You Missed This Week: BOOP!, SMASH and More
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 11, 2025

Catch up on all the latest from the week ending April 11, 2025 with videos from Smash, Boop! The Musical, and more!
Video: Bursting Into Color with BOOP!'s Ainsley Melham
by Robert Bannon - Apr 11, 2025

Boop! is now open and playing over Broadhurst Theatre. We have Australian musical theatre and Broadway star Ainsley Melham here to talk all about it! Ainsley was Aladdin in Australia. Then he moved over to New York and took over as Aladdin on Broadway. He also has been in Wicked, Pippin, & Cinderella all over in Australia. Watch in this video.
Review Roundup: BOOP! THE MUSICAL Opens on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2025

Betty's on Broadway! Animation icon Betty Boop leaps off of the screen and takes the stage live in living color in BOOP! The Musical, opening tonight at the Broadhurst Theatre. Read reviews for the production below!
Video: David Foster Discusses Transition from Record Producer to Broadway Composer
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 7, 2025

Boop!, the new musical based on the classic cartoon character, is now officially open on Broadway. On Monday morning, music producer David Foster joined CBS Mornings to discuss the show, which is his first Broadway musical. Watch the interview!
Photos: BOOP! THE MUSICAL's Opening Night Curtain Call
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 6, 2025

Betty's on Broadway! BOOP! The Musical just opened yestedray at the Broadhurst Theatre and BroadwayWorld was there to celebrate. Check out photos from the company's first offcial bows below.
Photos: First Look at BOOP! THE MUSICAL on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 4, 2025

Betty's on Broadway! BOOP! The Musical opens tomorrow, April 5 at the Broadhurst Theatre and we have your first look at the cast in action. Check out photos here.
Video: Watch the Cast of BOOP! THE MUSICAL Perform 'My New York'
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2025

An all new clip has been released from Boop! The Musical, featuring the song 'My New York.' Check out the video of the cast, led by Jasmine Amy Rogers, performing the number here!
Listen: 'Why Look Around the Corner' From BOOP! THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2025

Ahead of its official opening on Saturday, April 5 at Broadway’s Broadhurst Theatre, BOOP! The Musical has released the new single, 'Why I Look Around the Corner' from its forthcoming Cast Recording. Listen to the song here!
Hot Tickets of the Week: OPERATION MINCEMEAT, BOOP!, and More
by Team BWW - Mar 24, 2025

Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week, starting March 24, 2025. Check out five Broadway shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to right now!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 13, 2025
by - Mar 13, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 13, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Go Inside BOOP! THE MUSICAL's First Preview
by Michael Major - Mar 12, 2025

Step inside the first preview of BOOP! the Musical on Broadway with a first look at 'A Little Versatility' and the curtain call. The videos features Jasmine Amy Rogers, who made her Broadway debut last night in the title role. 
Photos: BOOP! THE MUSICAL Cast Takes First Bows
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 12, 2025

Previews are now underway for BOOP! The Musical. BroadwayWorld was there for the show's first preview on March 11. Check out photos of the cast taking their first bows here!
Meet the Cast of BOOP! THE MUSICAL, Now on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

Previews are now underway, for BOOP! The Musical. The production will open officially at Broadway’s Broadhurst Theatre on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Meet the cast of BOOP! here!
BOOP!'s Ainsley Melham Is Back Where He Wants to Be
by Joey Mervis - Mar 11, 2025

What's the scoop on Betty Boop? The iconic little lady is taking centerstage this Spring when Boop! The Musical begins performances at the Broadhurst Theatre. Jasmine Amy Rogers plays the title role, and at her side is Ainsley Melham. Watch the full interview in this video!
Video: Watch Jasmine Amy Rogers Sing 'Something to Shout About' From BOOP!
by Michael Major - Mar 11, 2025

BOOP! The Musical begins previews tonight at Broadway’s Broadhurst Theatre. Watch a video of Jasmine Amy Rogers performing 'Something to Shout About' from the new musical!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ainsley Melham been in?

Ainsley Melham has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Ainsley Melham been in?

Ainsley Melham has not appeared in the West End.

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