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On March 20th, 2024, Disney's ALADDIN marked a monumental achievement: 10 years captivating audiences on Broadway. This episode takes us behind the scenes of the unforgettable anniversary celebration performance, a magical reunion for the original and current cast and creatives.
Sonya Balsara
Sonya Balsara is an actor whose BroadwayWorld credits include Aladdin.
Latest News on Sonya Balsara:
- Christine Ebersole, TOMORROW, THE ISLAND DIES and More Set for 54 Below October 26 - November 1Oct 23, 2026
- 54 Below Unveils Halloween Shows 54 GETS AWAY WITH MURDER, 54 BELOW DUELS VOLUME III and MoreOct 13, 2026
- Jenn Colella, Ali Ewoldt, Christine Ebersole and More Set for October at 54 BelowSep 30, 2026
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STAGE CREDITS
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Six Degrees of Broadway Beta
See how many degrees separate Sonya Balsara from another Broadway star or creative.
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Videos
Video: Inside Broadway in Bryant Park With WICKED, TITANIQUE & More
by Michael Major - 2026-07-30 15:07:17
Video: Disney's ALADDIN Cast Performs 'A Whole New World' on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-04 13:27:47
Video: Women of Disney on Broadway Perform 'Anything Can Happen' on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-06 15:23:01
The Broadway Cast: Leading Ladies with Mary Kate Morrissey, Storm Lever & Sonya Balsara
by The Broadway Cast - 2024-11-30 16:00:20
Video: ALADDIN, THE LION KING & More at Broadway in Bryant Park 2024
by Joey Mervis - 2024-07-19 13:24:20
News
Christine Ebersole, TOMORROW, THE ISLAND DIES and More Set for 54 Below October 26 - November 1
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2026
54 Below will present a lineup of performances next week, October 26-November 1, featuring Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole alongside Grammy nominee Billy Stritch, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2026
54 Below will present a lineup of performances next week, October 26-November 1, featuring Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole alongside Grammy nominee Billy Stritch, and more.
54 Below Unveils Halloween Shows 54 GETS AWAY WITH MURDER, 54 BELOW DUELS VOLUME III and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2026
Broadway's supper club will present multiple Halloween-themed shows including 54 GETS AWAY WITH MURDER, 54 SINGS PRINCESSES VS. VILLAINS PART 2, and 54 BELOW DUELS VOLUME III: HALLOWEEN EDITION.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2026
Broadway's supper club will present multiple Halloween-themed shows including 54 GETS AWAY WITH MURDER, 54 SINGS PRINCESSES VS. VILLAINS PART 2, and 54 BELOW DUELS VOLUME III: HALLOWEEN EDITION.
Jenn Colella, Ali Ewoldt, Christine Ebersole and More Set for October at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2026
54 Below will present performers from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and entertainment, including artists in October, including Jenn Colella, Ali Ewoldt, Christine Ebersole and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2026
54 Below will present performers from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and entertainment, including artists in October, including Jenn Colella, Ali Ewoldt, Christine Ebersole and more.
Photos: WICKED, TITANÍQUE, CHICAGO & More Perform at Broadway in Bryant Park Week Two
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jul 30, 2026
Broadway in Bryant Park continued its 2026 season with performances from Wicked, Titaníque, Chicago, Six, Aladdin, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Check out photos from this week's event.
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jul 30, 2026
Broadway in Bryant Park continued its 2026 season with performances from Wicked, Titaníque, Chicago, Six, Aladdin, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Check out photos from this week's event.
Video: Inside Broadway in Bryant Park With WICKED, TITANIQUE & More
by Michael Major - Jul 30, 2026
Step inside week two of Broadway in Bryant Park 2026! Watch videos of performances from Wicked, Titaníque, Chicago, Six, Aladdin, and the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
by Michael Major - Jul 30, 2026
Step inside week two of Broadway in Bryant Park 2026! Watch videos of performances from Wicked, Titaníque, Chicago, Six, Aladdin, and the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
Casts of TITANIQUE, WICKED & More Will Perform at Broadway in Bryant Park Today
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 30, 2026
This week's lineup will feature: Pre-show feature AMDA students, and the casts of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Titanique, Chicago, Six, Aladdin, and Wicked. Check out all of the details here!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 30, 2026
This week's lineup will feature: Pre-show feature AMDA students, and the casts of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Titanique, Chicago, Six, Aladdin, and Wicked. Check out all of the details here!
Video: Can You Guess Sonya Balsara's 3 Dream Roles?
by Luka Vonier - Jul 10, 2026
Three dream roles have so far eluded Sonya Balsara. The star of Aladdin might be plenty busy playing 'Jasmine' eight times a week at the New Amsterdam Theatre, but her heart is set on playing these three characters someday. So cast her already! Watch in this video.
by Luka Vonier - Jul 10, 2026
Three dream roles have so far eluded Sonya Balsara. The star of Aladdin might be plenty busy playing 'Jasmine' eight times a week at the New Amsterdam Theatre, but her heart is set on playing these three characters someday. So cast her already! Watch in this video.
Photos: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Celebrates Record-Breaking Run
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2026
Maybe Happy Ending will become the longest-running production in the history of the Belasco Theatre. To mark the occasion, the production gathered cast representatives from several of these shows at their respective theatres. See photos!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2026
Maybe Happy Ending will become the longest-running production in the history of the Belasco Theatre. To mark the occasion, the production gathered cast representatives from several of these shows at their respective theatres. See photos!
Photo: Rodney Ingram and Sonya Balsara in ALADDIN on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2026
Broadway alum Rodney Ingram took over the title role in Aladdin earlier this year, and new production photography of him with Sonya Balsara (Jasmine) has been revealed!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2026
Broadway alum Rodney Ingram took over the title role in Aladdin earlier this year, and new production photography of him with Sonya Balsara (Jasmine) has been revealed!
Photos/Video: DELI BOYS Make Cameo in ALADDIN on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
Ahead of the Season 2 premiere of Hulu’s comedy series “Deli Boys,” Asif Ali and Saagar Shaikh made their Broadway debuts in Disney’s Broadway musical, Aladdin. Check out photos and video here!
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
Ahead of the Season 2 premiere of Hulu’s comedy series “Deli Boys,” Asif Ali and Saagar Shaikh made their Broadway debuts in Disney’s Broadway musical, Aladdin. Check out photos and video here!
Laura Linney to be Honored at Sing For Hope Pianos 25th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026
Sing for Hope will present 25 artist-designed pianos across all five NYC boroughs for a citywide public residency, with Laura Linney set to receive the 2026 Art for All Award at the launch event.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026
Sing for Hope will present 25 artist-designed pianos across all five NYC boroughs for a citywide public residency, with Laura Linney set to receive the 2026 Art for All Award at the launch event.
Kelli O’Hara, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Patrick Ball and More Join Broadway Earth Day Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2026
Additional performers and guest speakers have been revealed for the 5th Annual Broadway Celebrates Earth Day Concert, including Kelli O’Hara, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Patrick Ball and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2026
Additional performers and guest speakers have been revealed for the 5th Annual Broadway Celebrates Earth Day Concert, including Kelli O’Hara, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Patrick Ball and more.
Marilyn Maye, Claybourne Elder and More to Perform at 54 Below in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2026
In April, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Marilyn Maye, Claybourne Elder and many more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2026
In April, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Marilyn Maye, Claybourne Elder and many more.
Jessie Mueller, Jenn Colella and More to Join Earth Day Concert in Times Square
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2026
The 5th Annual Broadway Celebrates Earth Day concert will take place Saturday, April 25 from 11am–3pm in Times Square’s Duffy Square in front of the iconic red steps. The event will feature a lineup of Broadway stars.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2026
The 5th Annual Broadway Celebrates Earth Day concert will take place Saturday, April 25 from 11am–3pm in Times Square’s Duffy Square in front of the iconic red steps. The event will feature a lineup of Broadway stars.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 5, 2025- BEETLEJUICE Welcomes Trisha Paytas and More
by - Nov 5, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 5, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Nov 5, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 5, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Disney's ALADDIN Cast Performs 'A Whole New World' on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 4, 2025
On Tuesday, the cast of Disney's Aladdin, led by Ainsley Melham, Sonya Balsara, and Marcus Martin, took the stage on Live with Kelly and Mark for a performance of 'A Whole New World.' Check out the performance now.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 4, 2025
On Tuesday, the cast of Disney's Aladdin, led by Ainsley Melham, Sonya Balsara, and Marcus Martin, took the stage on Live with Kelly and Mark for a performance of 'A Whole New World.' Check out the performance now.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 28, 2025- Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler to Lead THE LAST FIVE YEARS and More
by - Oct 28, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 28, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Oct 28, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 28, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photo: Ainsley Melham and Sonya Balsara in ALADDIN on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025
You can now check out new photos of Aladdin on Broadway, featuring returning star Ainsley Melham as Aladdin! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025
You can now check out new photos of Aladdin on Broadway, featuring returning star Ainsley Melham as Aladdin! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 4, 2025- Adam Lambert Sings JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR and More
by - Aug 4, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 4, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
by - Aug 4, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 4, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Photos: Disney Takes Over BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jul 31, 2025
Earlier today, 106.7 LITE FM's Broadway in Bryant Park concluded its 2025 program, bringing the best of Broadway back together for free performances, every Thursday in July. Check out photos from today's show!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jul 31, 2025
Earlier today, 106.7 LITE FM's Broadway in Bryant Park concluded its 2025 program, bringing the best of Broadway back together for free performances, every Thursday in July. Check out photos from today's show!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Sonya Balsara been in?
Sonya Balsara has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Sonya Balsara been in?
Sonya Balsara has not appeared in the West End.
Podcasts
#2 - Becoming Aladdin & Jasmine
What does it take to bring the iconic roles of Aladdin and Jasmine to life on stage? Join us for an in-depth conversation with Adam Jacobs and Courtney Reed, who created the roles on Broadway, and Adi Roy and Sonya Balsara, who play the roles now.
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