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BWW Review: DISNEY'S ALADDIN at Broadway In Louisville
by Keith Waits - Oct 15, 2018


After the disappointment of canceling Waitress following the June 13 fire at the Kentucky Center, Broadway in Louisville kicks off the current season in spectacular style. The 2014 Broadway production of Disney's Aladdin flew into Louisville this week for an extended run.

Casting Announced For Disney's ALADDIN At The Ohio Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2018


Casting has been announced for the Columbus engagement of Disney's Aladdin. The hit Broadway musical will begin performances at the Ohio Theatre beginning Wednesday, October 24, for a limited engagement through Sunday, November 4.

BWW Review: ALADDIN Is A New Take on an Old-Fashioned Genre at the Benedum
by Greg Kerestan - Aug 29, 2018


The recent Disney smash feels like it's eighty years old rather than less than ten- but in this case, that's a good thing.

Lissa deGuzman Will Play Jasmine on the National Tour of ALADDIN
by Stephi Wild - Aug 1, 2018


Lissa deGuzman will be taking over the role of Jasmine in the North American touring production of Disney's Aladdin beginning Wednesday, August 8 in Buffalo. DeGuzman, who previously understudied the iconic role on tour, succeeds original tour cast member Isabelle McCalla, who will play her final performance as Jasmine on August 5 in Boston at The Boston Opera House.

BWW REVIEW: ALADDIN Is a Manic Ride on Disney's Magic Carpet
by Jan Nargi - Jul 21, 2018


The mania with which the late Robin Williams brilliantly voiced the Genie in the 1992 Disney animated film ALADDIN infuses every inch of Casey Nicholaw's high-octane Broadway musical production. Now on tour at the Boston Opera House through August 5, ALADDIN is a gilt-edged treasure chest of sensory overload that unabashedly begs for cheers - and gets them - throughout its two-and-a-half hour running time.

Cast Announced for Boston Tour Stop of ALADDIN
by Julie Musbach - May 11, 2018


Casting for the upcoming Boston engagement of the long-awaited hit Broadway musical, Disney's Aladdin has been announced. Performances at the Boston Opera House play July 5 - August 5, 2018 as part of the 2017-2018 Lexus Broadway In Boston Season.

BWW Review: ALADDIN Takes Audience on a Magic Carpet Ride to “A Whole New World”
by Roy Berko - May 6, 2018


Disney, whether it's their theme parks, cruises or Broadway-style shows, has a special approach that excites kids as well as adults. Disney's 'Aladdin,' which is now on stage at the Key Bank State Theatre, is no exception.

ALADDIN North American Tour Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
by Julie Musbach - Apr 19, 2018


The North American tour of Disney's Aladdin celebrates its one-year anniversary today, April 19 in Denver, where the hit Broadway musical is playing The Buell Theatre through April 28, 2018.

BWW Review: Disney's ALADDIN Will Have You Wishing to See It Again
by Chris Arneson - Apr 18, 2018


There are some kinds of magic you think might be only possible with genies--and then Disney creates another Broadway musical.

Disney's ALADDIN Opens May 2
by Julie Musbach - Apr 12, 2018


Casting has been announced for the Cleveland engagement of Disney's Aladdin.  The hit Broadway musical will begin performances in Cleveland at the KeyBank State Theatre as part of the KeyBank Broadway Series on Wednesday, May 2 for a limited engagement through Sunday, May 27. 

Disney's ALADDIN Welcomes New 'Aladdin' In Denver
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2018


Disney Theatrical Productions is pleased to announce that Clinton Greenspan will star in the title role in the North American touring production of Disney's Aladdin starting on April 7 in Denver, where the hit Broadway musical will play a limited three-week engagement at The Buell Theatre through April 28.  Greenspan, who previously understudied the iconic role on tour, succeeds original Broadway and tour star Adam Jacobs, who will play his final performance as 'Aladdin' on March 31 in Los Angeles at The Hollywood Pantages Theatre.  Tickets are on sale now at denvercenter.org.

Photo Flash: Make Way! Clinton Greenspan Joins the National Tour of ALADDIN in the Title Role
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2018


Clinton Greenspan will star in the title role in the North American touring production of Disney's Aladdin starting on April 7 in Denver, where the hit Broadway musical will play a limited three-week engagement at The Buell Theatre through April 28.  Greenspan, who previously understudied the iconic role on tour, succeeds original Broadway and tour star Adam Jacobs, who will play his final performance as 'Aladdin' on March 31 in Los Angeles at The Hollywood Pantages Theatre. 

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

ALADDIN a Magical Musical Delight Now Thru Jan 7
by Linda Hodges - Nov 12, 2017


If you're looking for a holiday confectionary delight then get prepared to be dazzled by ALADDIN, playing now thru Jan. 7, 2018 at SF's Orpheum Theatre.

BWW Review: Disney's ALADDIN at the Paramount Grows Up and Rediscovers its Magic
by Jay Irwin - Oct 14, 2017


Back in 2011 many of us here in Seattle were subjected to a very different version of Disney's Aladdin than what you might see currently playing at the Paramount Theatre. Also for many of us that previous version left a bad taste in our mouths for the property. A property that we loved in its original movie form 25 years ago (wow, was it that long ago). But this new version on tour now from the Broadway incarnation seems to have grown up from its shaky beginnings and now delivers a fun ride for kids and adults alike.

ALADDIN Stars to Perform at Broadway At W Chicago - City Center This Week
by BWW News Desk - Aug 24, 2017


Cast members from the touring Broadway musical Aladdin will make their Broadway at W Chicago - City Center debut this coming Today, August 24th at 10:30 pm.

ALADDIN Stars to Perform at Broadway At W Chicago - City Center This Week
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2017


Cast members from the touring Broadway musical Aladdin will make their Broadway at W Chicago - City Center debut this coming Thursday, August 24th at 10:30 pm.

Photo Flash: Adam Jacobs, Anthony Murphy, Isabelle McCalla, Jonathan Weir and More Celebrate ALADDIN's Chicago Opening
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2017


The North American tour of Disney's Aladdin celebrated its opening night in Chicago at Morgan MFG on Wednesday, April 19. The limited premiere engagement runs through September 10, 2017 at Broadway In Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph). Scroll down for photos from the festivities!

BWW Reviews: A Glitzy, Entertaining ALADDIN
by Misha Davenport - Apr 20, 2017


BWW Reviews: A Glitzy, Entertaining ALADDIN

Adam Kaplan, Julia Mattison & More Will Take Part in CARES CONTINUES Concert on 9/29
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 26, 2014


Alumni from the top collegiate fundraisers for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS will join together Monday, September 29, 2014, for Cares Continues: The Strength in Generations, a benefit rock concert celebrating a new generation of activists joining the fight for those battling HIV/AIDS. The one-night-only concert pairs '80s favorites popular during the early days of AIDS activism with hopeful stories from today's activist generation.

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