Heather Makalani News

Emma Pittman Leads Industry Reading Of THE AVIATRIX: A NEW MUSICAL

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 21, 2022

An industry reading of the new musical, The Aviatrix, was presented today at Pearl Studios.

Photos: Jonathan Freeman Takes Final Bows In ALADDIN

by Jennifer Broski — January 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.

Dennis Stowe Will Play Jafar in ALADDIN From January 25

by Stephi Wild — January 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.

Nicole Vanessa Ortiz, Luke Islam & More to Star in CABARET ON THE COUCH LIVE!

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 2, 2021

The acclaimed series Cabaret on the Couch Live! returns to The Green Room 42 on December 20th at 9:30pm, with a festive night of song to celebrate the holiday season.

VIDEO: Watch the Cast of ALADDIN Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA

by Michael Major — November 24, 2021

This morning, Good Morning America shared the first-ever televised broadcast of the magic carpet flight during 'A Whole New World' in Aladdin, featuring new cast members Michael Maliakel as Aladdin and Shoba Narayan as Jasmine.

Telly Leung, Heather Makalani & Brittney Johnson to Take Part in 38th EMPATHY CONCERT

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 15, 2021

Elliott Masie and Telly Leung are hosting the 38th Empathy Concert on Monday, October 18th, featuring Broadway performers Heather Makalani and Brittney Johnson.

ALADDIN Cancels Additional Broadway Performances Through October 10th Due to Additional Covid-19 Cases

by Robert Diamond — October 1, 2021

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Aladdin has canceled performances for Friday, October 1st through Sunday, October 10th.

ALADDIN Will Resume Broadway Performances Tonight with COVID Protocols in Place

by Nicole Rosky — September 30, 2021

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Aladdin will resume performances tonight, Thursday, September 30th at 7pm at The New Amsterdam Theatre.

ALADDIN Cancels Tonight's Performance Due to Breakthrough Covid-19 Cases in the Company

by A.A. Cristi — September 29, 2021

Following last night's reopening, Disney's Aladdin on Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theatre has announced that tonight's performance has been canceled due to breakthrough Covid-19 cases detected within the company.

VIDEO: Go Inside ALADDIN's Magical Re-Opening Night!

by Nicole Rosky — September 29, 2021

The New Amsterdam Theatre was shining, shimmering, splendid once again last night as Disney's smash hit musical comedy Aladdin returned to Broadway, following the unprecedented 18-month shutdown of the theater industry.

VIDEOS: ALADDIN Returns to Broadway; Watch the Cast Take Their Bows and Pre-Show Speech

by Stephi Wild — September 29, 2021

Aladdin officially returned to Broadway last night, September 28, at the New Amsterdam Theatre.

Photos: ALADDIN Reopens on Broadway; The Cast Takes Their Bows!

by Jennifer Broski — September 29, 2021

Disney's smash hit musical comedy Aladdin returned to Broadway last night at the New Amsterdam Theatre, following the unprecedented 18-month shutdown of the theater industry.

Photos: First Look at Michael Maliakel, Shoba Narayan & Michael James Scott in ALADDIN!

by Show Highlights — September 28, 2021

Disney’s Aladdin will reopen on Broadway tonight at the New Amsterdam Theatre.

ALADDIN Re-Opens on Broadway Tonight

by Nicole Rosky — September 28, 2021

Broadway's return continues tonight, September 28 as Disney's Aladdin resumes performances at the New Amsterdam Theatre.

VIDEO: ALADDIN Cast Reunites for First Day Back in Rehearsals

by Nicole Rosky — September 1, 2021

The Broadway cast of Aladdin began rehearsals this week for the company’s reopening later this month.

ALADDIN and THE LION KING Set Casts for Broadway Return

by Stephi Wild — August 10, 2021

The Lion King begins performances on Tuesday, September 14 at the Minskoff Theatre.

VIDEO: Courtney Reed, Telly Leung, Arielle Jacobs, and More Perform Spoken-Word 'A Whole New World' For AAPI Heritage Month

by Stephi Wild — May 27, 2021

Past, present and even future Disney On Broadway AAPI family members united virtually to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with a special spoken word version of “A Whole New World' from Aladdin.