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VIDEO: Watch the Cast of ALADDIN Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - Nov 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. They were then joined by Michael James Scott as the Genie, who led the cast into Times Square to perform 'Friend Like Me'.

Eva Noblezada, THE MUSIC OF HEATHERS & More On Stage Next Week at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2021

The Green Room 42 has announced their line-up for the next week. Located inside YOTEL Times Square (570 Tenth Avenue, Fourth Floor), The Green Room 42 is Broadway's newest, most spacious, and funkiest cabaret club.

ALADDIN Cancels Additional Broadway Performances Through October 10th Due to Additional Covid-19 Cases
by Robert Diamond - Oct 1, 2021

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Aladdin has canceled performances for Friday, October 1st through Sunday, October 10th. Their next planned performance is Tuesday, October 12th at 7pm.

ALADDIN Will Resume Broadway Performances Tonight with COVID Protocols in Place
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 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 - Sep 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 - Sep 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.

Photos: ALADDIN Reopens on Broadway; The Cast Takes Their Bows!
by Jennifer Broski - Sep 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.

VIDEOS: ALADDIN Returns to Broadway; Watch the Cast Take Their Bows and Pre-Show Speech
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2021

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

Photos: First Look at Michael Maliakel, Shoba Narayan & Michael James Scott in ALADDIN!
by Show Highlights - Sep 28, 2021

Disney’s Aladdin will reopen on Broadway tonight at the New Amsterdam Theatre. New production photos are available, featuring the show’s new Aladdin and Jasmine, Michael Maliakel and Shoba Narayan, along with returning cast member Michael James Scott as Genie.

ALADDIN Re-Opens on Broadway Tonight
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 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 - Sep 1, 2021

The Broadway cast of Aladdin began rehearsals this week for the company’s reopening later this month. As previously announced, Aladdin will resume performances on Tuesday, September 28 at the New Amsterdam Theatre.

ALADDIN and THE LION KING Set Casts for Broadway Return
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2021

The Lion King begins performances on Tuesday, September 14 at the Minskoff Theatre. Aladdin resumes performances on Tuesday, September 28 at the New Amsterdam Theatre. Learn more about both productions here!

VIDEO: Renée Elise Goldsberry, Shereen Pimentel, John Riddle & More Perform 'Always Building' in LEGO STORE: THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2021

LEGO Store: The Musical has been released to celebrate the launch of the LEGO Store Flagship on Fifth Avenue! LEGO Store: The Musical stars Tony Award-winning actress Renée Elise Goldsberry (Girls5Eva, Hamilton), and more.

VIDEO: Watch Nick Cordero 'One of the Great Ones' Memorial Tribute
by Robert Diamond - Sep 7, 2020

In honor and celebration of Nick's memory, over 150 of his friends, colleagues, and family from all over the world came together to sing the song that will keep Nick in our hearts forever 'One of the Great Ones' from A Bronx Tale. The resulting video was featured during the streaming of the memorial.

VIDEO: ALADDIN Touring Cast Performs 'Buy Back the Time' to Commemorate Raising More Than $1 Million for BC/EFA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2020

To commemorate their company raising more than $1 million for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS over their three year run, the national touring cast of Disney's Aladdin created this special music video for 'Buy Back the Time.'

BWW Review: ALADDIN Brings a Whole New World to the Peace Center
by Neil Shurley - Feb 21, 2020

'It showed us a whole new world where you couldn't dare close your eyes for fear you would miss part of the magic that is Aladdin.'

BWW Review: Everything Wrong with ALADDIN: The Musical (And Why You Should See It at Dr. Phillips Center Anyway)
by Aaron Wallace - Feb 6, 2020

Why? Every time I answer that, I start to feel like the Genie in a?oePrince Alia?? when he's counting all those elephants, peac*cks, and camels. There are a lot of problems here. Maybe not fifty-three or seventy-five or however many Persian monkeys he has, but I can definitely point to at least five things that keep this stage version one jump behind its cinematic counterpart.

Casting Has Been Announced for Disney's ALADDIN at the Peace Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2020

Casting has been announced for the Greenville engagement of Disney's Aladdin. The hit Broadway musical will begin performances in Greenville at the Peace Center on Wednesday, Feb. 12 for a limited, two-week engagement through Sunday, Feb. 23.

BWW Review: ALADDIN at Hippodrome Theatre
by Rowena Winkler - Nov 18, 2019

If you're looking for a?oeA Whole New Worlda?? to break up the monotony of your week, look no further than the Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center.  Disney Theatrical Productions has done it again with its National Tour of Aladdin: another movie-to-musical hit that stays true to the core of the story while adding elements meant to dazzle live audiences.  

Disney's ALADDIN Announces Casting For East Lansing's Limited Premiere Engagement
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2019

Casting has been announced for the East Lansing engagement of Disney's Aladdin. The hit Broadway musical will begin performances in East Lansing at Wharton Center on Wednesday, December 4, for a limited engagement through Sunday, December 15. The press opening night is Friday, December 6, at 8:00 p.m.

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