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BWW Review: ALADDIN Converts the Pantages into A Whole New World
by Don Grigware - Jan 15, 2018


If Aladdin is not really a Prince, how can he capture the Princess's heart? Well, he can suspend and float a magic carpet in mid-air and take her for a ride on it twice each evening - and that's a pretty tall order for a commoner - through March 31 at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. Based on the 1992 Disney animated film, Aladdin the Musical features a street urchin Aladdin (Adam Jacobs) in the fabricated Mideastern city of Agrabah, who hangs out with his buddies Babkak, Omar and Kassim (Zach Bencal, Philippe Arroyo, Mike Longo, respectively) and wastes his time in a life of crime by robbing from the rich in the marketplace, but ... ultima

DCPA Theatre Company And The Old Globe Announce Cast And Creative Team For AMERICAN MARIACHI
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2018


The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) and The Old Globe are proud to announce full casting and creative team for the World Premiere production of American Mariachi, directed by James V squez.

Old Globe and DCPA Announce Full Cast of AMERICAN MARIACHI
by Julie Musbach - Jan 4, 2018


The Old Globe's 2017 2018 Season continues with the world premiere of Jos Cruz Gonz lez's American Mariachi, a heartwarming comedy with live music. Directed by Globe favorite and San Diego native James V squez (Rich Girl, Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!) and presented in association with Denver Center for the Performing Arts Theatre Company, American Mariachi will run March 23 to April 29, 2018 on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center.

Tickets For Disney's ALADDIN On Sale Today
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2017


Disney Theatrical Productions and Playhouse Square announced today that tickets for the long-awaited engagement of Disney's Aladdin will go on sale to the public TODAY at 11AM. The hit Broadway musical will begin performances in Cleveland at the KeyBank State Theatre at Playhouse Square on May 2, 2018 for a limited engagement of 4 weeks through May 27th, 2018. The opening night is Friday, May 4th at 7:30PM. Aladdin is part of the KeyBank Broadway Series at Playhouse Square.

A Whole New World! Arielle Jacobs to Succeed Courtney Reed as 'Jasmine' in Broadway's ALADDIN
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2017


Disney's Aladdin will welcome Arielle Jacobs as Jasmine on Broadway beginning Tuesday, February 20, 2018. Jacobs originated the role in the Australian production in 2016 and is the sister of original Broadway star Adam Jacobs, currently leading the North American tour in the title role. Her previous Broadway credits include Wicked and In the Heights.

Adam Jacobs, Courtney Reed and Michael James Scott to Spend 'Arabian Nights' in ALADDIN in Los Angeles
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2017


Disney Theatrical Productions has announced that original Broadway cast members Adam Jacobs (Aladdin), Michael James Scott (Genie - also original Australian Genie) and Courtney Reed (Jasmine) will reunite for five weeks of the Los Angeles premiere engagement of Disney's ALADDIN, from Saturday, January 13 - Sunday, February 18, 2018.

Former New York Yankee Reggie Jackson Joins DAMN YANKEES Benefit Concert; Full Company Announced!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 4, 2017


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director/CEO) has just announced that former New York Yankee right fielder & Mr. October Reggie Jackson has joined the Damn Yankees Benefit Concert Reading. The MLB superstar will play the role of Mr. Welch.

Gareth Jacobs Takes On the Genie in ALADDIN
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2017


Disney Theatrical Productions confirms that Melbourne's Gareth Jacobs, current standby Genie in Disney's Aladdin, will take over the role full-time from Tuesday 19 December 2017. Queensland audiences will conjure this new Genie from 25 February 2018.

Gareth Jacobs to Grant Wishes as The Genie in Melbourne's ALADDIN
by Julie Musbach - Nov 25, 2017


Disney Theatrical Productions is delighted to confirm Melbourne's Gareth Jacobs, current standby Genie in Disney's Aladdin, will take over the role full-time from Tuesday 19 December 2017.

Tickets on Sale Today for ALADDIN at the Aronoff Center
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2017


Disney Theatrical Productions and Broadway in Cincinnati announced today that tickets for the long-awaited engagement of Disney's Aladdin are on sale now.

Tickets Go on Sale This Month for Disney's ALADDIN at Boston Opera House
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2017


Broadway In Boston announced today that tickets for the long-awaited engagement of Disney's Aladdin will go on sale to the public on Sunday, November 19, 2017.

Your Has Been Wish Granted! ALADDIN Tickets On Sale Thursday
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2017


Experience the magic of Disney's Aladdin, with tickets for the much-anticipated Brisbane season of the hit Broadway musical on sale from 9am Thursday 12 October.

Disney's ALADDIN Flies to The Paramount Theatre Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2017


Casting has been announced for the Seattle engagement of Disney's Aladdin. The hit Broadway musical will begin performances in Seattle at The Paramount Theatre on Thursday, October 12 for a limited engagement through Sunday October 29. T

Broadway's Adam Jacobs Rides Magic Carpet to the Orpheum in ALADDIN
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2017


The Minnesota premiere of Disney's ALADDIN launches the 2017-2018 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin Season for a limited four week engagement tonight, Sept. 15-Sunday, Oct. 8 at the historic Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis).

Broadway's Adam Jacobs to Ride Magic Carpet to the Orpheum in ALADDIN
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2017


Casting has been announced for the Minnesota premiere of Disney's ALADDIN which launches the 2017-2018 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin Season for a limited four week engagement Friday, Sept. 15-Sunday, Oct. 8 at the historic Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis).

Disney's ALADDIN Flies Magic Carpet for Six More Weeks in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2017


Only six weeks remain to see Disney's Aladdin in Chicago at The Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph Street), where the hit Broadway musical has been entertaining thousands of Chicagoans since launching its North American tour in April 2017. 

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Comes to The Broward Center 10/10
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2017


A brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, produced by NETworks Presentations, is making its Fort Lauderdale premiere October 10 - 22, 2017 at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts as part of a North American tour.

Disney's ALADDIN North American Tour Celebrates 100 Performances in Chicago
by Julie Musbach - Jul 16, 2017


The National Tour of Aladdin proudly celebrated their 100th performance in Chicago. Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions, the show features music by Tony Award and eight-time Oscar®winner Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Newsies, Sister Act), lyrics by two-time Oscar winner Howard Ashman (Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid), three-time Tony Award and three-time Oscar winner Tim Rice (Evita, Aida) and four-time Tony Award nominee Chad Beguelin (The Wedding Singer), with a book by Beguelin, and is directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon,Something Rotten!).  

BWW Review: National Tour of THE SOUND OF MUSIC Dazzles and Delights at Kennedy Center
by Jeffrey Walker - Jun 21, 2017


Is this a rave? You bet your favorite things it is! Refreshing, revived, and ridiculously entertaining, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, now playing at the Kennedy Center through July 16 is a dream come true. Director Jack O'Brien has breathed new life into this Rodgers and Hammerstein classic with vibrancy, an impeccable cast, and eye-popping designs set to delight audiences of any age.

Tickets for Disney's ALADDIN at the SHN Orpheum Theatre On Sale 6/16
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2017


Disney Theatrical Productions and SHN announced today that tickets for the long-awaited engagement of Disney's ALADDIN will go on sale to the public on Friday, June 16.  The hit Broadway musical will begin performances on November 1, 2017 for a limited engagement of 10 weeks through January 7, 2018.

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