Zach Bencal

Christmas Comes Early With THE NICE LIST Industry Staged Reading
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2024

Christmas comes early this year with an industry staged reading of The Nice List, a new family friendly Christmas musical.

ALADDIN to Welcome New Principal Cast Members Beginning Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2024

Aladdin will welcome Nathan Levy, Marcus M. Martin, Colt Prattes and Michael Schimmele to the principal cast of the Broadway. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

ALADDIN To Welcome Adi Roy In Title Role On Broadway Beginning Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2024

Aladdin on Broadway will welcome Adi Roy in the title role beginning tonight, Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Disney on Broadway Stars Perform Multi-Language Medley
by Josh Sharpe - May 16, 2024

In a segment on this morning's show, Good Morning America celebrated 30 years of Disney on Broadway. As part of the segment, stars from Disney's Broadway productions around the world sang a multi-language medley of songs from Disney’s international companies of Aladdin, Beauty and The Beast, Frozen, Hercules, and The Lion King, ending with a magical finale from the Broadway cast of Aladdin in “GMA”’s studios, live. Watch the performance!  

GOOD MORNING AMERICA to Celebrate 30 Years of Disney on Broadway
by Josh Sharpe - May 10, 2024

Tune into Good Morning America next week to take part in a celebration of 30 years of Disney on Broadway. On Thursday, May 16, the ABC morning show will celebrate the milestone of Disney's long history of shows on Broadway, beginning in 1994 with Beauty and the Beast. Since that time, several Disney shows have played the Great White Way including The Lion King, Mary Poppins, and now Aladdin. The program will air 7:00-9:00 a.m. EDT on ABC.

Adi Roy Will Take Over the Title Role in ALADDIN This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2024

Broadway's ALADDIN is set to welcome Adi Roy in the title role starting June 4. Catch the magical performance as the new Aladdin brings a fresh take to the beloved character.

Photos/Video: ALADDIN Celebrates 10 Years on Broadway
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 29, 2024

The Broadway production of Aladdin celebrated its 10th anniversary at the New Amsterdam Theatre on March 20, 2024. Check out photos and video footage from the big night here!

Celebrate 10 Years of ALADDIN on Broadway
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 20, 2024

It's been a shining, shimmering, splendid run for Aladdin, Jasmine, Genie and the whole crew from Agrabah as Disney's hit musical adventure celebrates ten years on Broadway. Recap the show's decade on Broadway here.

54 SINGS MOVIE MUSICALS Comes to 54 Below Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2024

54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents 54 Sings Movie Musicals on Tuesday, April 2 at 9:30pm.

ALADDIN To Celebrate 10 Years On Broadway With A Special Performance In March!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2024

Disney's hit musical adventure Aladdin will celebrate ten years on Broadway with a very special performance on March 28.

Photos: ALADDIN, THE LION KING & More Take The Stage At Broadway in Bryant Park
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jul 20, 2023

The 2023 Broadway in Bryant Park series is currently under way, bringing the best of Broadway back together for free performances, every Thursday in July. Today's performances included the upcoming Broadway musical How to Dance in Ohio (Pre-show), Aladdin, Frozen, The Lion King, with 106.7 LITE FM Host Delilah.

Words From the Wings: Zach Bencal of ALADDIN Talks Pre-Show Rituals, Backstage Must-Haves, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2023

We're chatting with Zach Bencal, who is currently making his Broadway debut as Babkak in Aladdin! Zach told us all about his pre-show rituals, favorite backstage moments, and more!

Photos: ALADDIN Celebrates 9th Anniversary on Broadway
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 20, 2023

It was a magical day at the New Amsterdam Theatre yesterday! Disney's Aladdin celebrated its 9th anniversary on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the special day and you can check out photos below!

Sonya Balsara Joins ALADDIN as Jasmine Beginning This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2023

Disney’s hit musical Aladdin will welcome Sonya Balsara to the company as Jasmine beginning Thursday, January 19. Aladdin marks Balsara’s Broadway debut, though she played the role on Broadway for several weeks last fall. 

Photos: ALADDIN, THE LION KING & More Take the Stage at Broadway in Bryant Park
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Aug 5, 2022

Broadway in Bryant Park is back! iHeartMedia New York's 106.7 LITE FM kicked of its 2022 season of the beloved series today with FREE performances all August long.

WATCH: ALADDIN on Broadway Surprises Audience Member With Vacation Giveaway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2022

Michael James Scott (Genie) surprised a lucky guest – the 888th ticketholder scanned at the theatre that afternoon – with a cruise aboard Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Wish. The giveaway was announced during curtain call in front of the sold-out audience.

ALADDIN to Celebrate 8th Anniversary on Broadway This Sunday
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2022

Aladdin, the hit musical based on the Academy Award®-winning animated film, will celebrate its 8th anniversary on Broadway this Sunday, March 20, 2022. The hit musical opened at the New Amsterdam Theatre to critical acclaim on March 20, 2014 and quickly established itself as one of the biggest new blockbusters in recent years.

Ben Chavez Comes to 54 Below, February 3
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2022

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Ben Chavez in “Walk Don't Run: Songs From the Road” on Thursday, February 3. Back from a year touring with Disney's Aladdin, Ben Chavez makes his Feinstein's/54 Below solo concert debut with this night of music celebration.

Photos: Jonathan Freeman Takes Final Bows In ALADDIN
by Jennifer Broski - Jan 24, 2022

Tony Award nominee and original Broadway cast member Jonathan Freeman played his final performance as Jafar in Disney’s hit musical Aladdin on Sunday, January 23, 2022. Fellow original Broadway cast member Dennis Stowe will assume the role beginning Tuesday, January 25.  

Dennis Stowe Will Play Jafar in ALADDIN From January 25
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2022

Tony Award® nominee and original Broadway cast member Jonathan Freeman will play his final performance as Jafar in Disney’s hit musical Aladdin on Sunday, January 23, 2022. Current Jafar/Sultan standby and fellow original Broadway cast member Dennis Stowe will assume the role beginning Tuesday, January 25.