Aladdin

Disney's ALADDIN Announces Its Second Autism-Friendly Performance At London's Prince Edward Theatre

Disney's hit musical Aladdin is pleased to announce that its second dedicated Autism-Friendly Performance will take place at 1.30pm on Tuesday 28 August 2018. It follows the success of previous such performances which are designed to make the show more accessible for those affected by autism. The Lion King's upcoming Autism-Friendly Performance on 3 June 2018 has now sold out. (more...)

VIDEO: 10 Questions With ALADDIN Star Matthew Croke!

Having opened to critical acclaim in London's West End in June 2016, Disney's Aladdin, the hit musical based on the classic Academy Award-winning animated film, celebrated its first birthday in the West End on 15 June 2017. Watch a video interview with Matthew Croke (more...)

Photo Flash: ALADDIN and ON THE TOWN Take On West End Live

The West End's free outdoor extravaganza West End Live 2017 brought an exciting look at some of the best shows currently running yesterday. Take a look at the performances from Aladdin and On the Town below! (more...)

VIDEO: Ain't It Great? West End Live Visits Agrabah with ALADDIN

The West End's free outdoor extravaganza West End Live 2017 returns this Saturday and Sunday. Watch as the cast of Aladdin practically steals the show with their collection of stellar performances! (more...)

Photo Flash: A Whole New World! In Rehearsals with the New West End Company of ALADDIN

Ahead of its first anniversary at the Prince Edward Theatre, Disney's Aladdin has released behind-the-scenes photography of the new company in rehearsals. Having opened to critical acclaim in London's West End in June 2016, the hit musical based on the classic Academy Award®-winning animated film will celebrate its first birthday in the West End on 15 June 2017. (more...)

BWW Interview: Matthew Croke On Becoming The New West End Aladdin

Following UK tours of West Side Story and Singin' in the Rain, plus several ensemble and understudying roles in shows like Wicked and Grease, Matthew Croke takes on his first West End lead when he becomes the new Aladdin on 5 June in the hit Disney production at Prince Edward Theatre. (more...)

First Look at Matthew Croke in the Title Role in ALADDIN

Disney Theatrical Productions has released an exclusive first look at Matthew Croke as the title role in Aladdin ahead of his first performance in the title role on 5 June 2017 at the Prince Edward Theatre. (more...)

Disney's ALADDIN Announces Cast Change Ahead of First Anniversary; Matthew Croke to Make West End Debut

Disney Theatrical Productions announced today that Matthew Croke will star in the title role of Aladdin as the new musical based on the classic Academy Award-winning animated film approaches its first birthday in the West End. Jade Ewen will continue in the role of Jasmine and Trevor Dion Nicholas, who made his London stage debut as Genie, remains in the role. (more...)

Disney's ALADDIN Announces its First Autism-Friendly Performance at London's Prince Edward Theatre

Disney's hit new musical Aladdin, which opened in the West End in June 2016 is pleased to announce its first dedicated Autism-Friendly Performance will take place on Tuesday 29 August 2017. Tickets are now on sale. It follows the success of previous such performances at The Lion King, whose upcoming Autism-Friendly Performance on 4 June 2017 has now sold out. (more...)

ALADDIN Finds Princess, Genie, Villains and Band of Thieves for National Tour; Cast Complete!

Disney Theatrical Productions and Broadway In Chicago have announced full casting for the eagerly-anticipated North American tour of Disney's Aladdin, which begins rehearsals in Chicago on Monday, February 27. (more...)

BWW Interview: Don Gallagher On Playing Jafar In West End's ALADDIN

Don Gallagher's stage credits include Priscilla Queen of the Desert, The Producers and Les Miserables in the West End, as well as work for the National Theatre and RSC. He's currently starring in the musical version of Disney's Aladdin as the nefarious Jafar. (more...)

BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks Disney, London with ALADDIN's Trevor Dion Nicholas

Lin-Manuel Miranda is currently in London filming MARY POPPINS. He and Trevor Dion Nicholas, currently playing the Genie in the West End production of Aladdin, chat Disney, unexpected stairs on public transport, and British baby food... Watch the exclusive video below! (more...)

STAGE TUBE: ALADDIN Turns Softball Victory Into HAMILTON Parody

Aladdin's Broadway League 2016 softball team, The Arabian Strikes, celebrated their recent victory over HAMILTON with a hilariously clever parody of the rival show's opening number. Check it out below! (more...)

BWW Review: ALADDIN, Prince Edward Theatre

The musical - or pantomime? - of the year has arrived at the Prince Edward Theatre. We check it out! (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Go Inside Opening Night of Disney's ALADDIN in the West End!

Disney's new West End musical Aladdin opened last night, June 15, and tickets for the spectacular production are now on sale for performances up to and including February 11, 2017. Go inside opening night below! (more...)

BWW TV: ALADDIN Takes Opening Night Bows in London!

Last night, Wednesday 15 June, saw the Opening Night of Disney's new West End musical Aladdin at the Prince Edward Theatre, London. Footage is also available to download featuring the cast's curtain call bows, celebrity arrivals on the carpet and interviews with the Aladdin cast and creative team including Dean John Wilson (Aladdin), Trevor Dion Nicholas (Genie) and Jade Ewen (Jasmine), composer Alan Menken and director and choreographer Casey Nicholaw at the post-show party at the National Gallery. (more...)

BWW TV: ALADDIN Crosses the Pond- First Look at the West End Production!

Aladdin will have its official opening night at the Prince Edward Theatre tonight, June 15. Disney's new West End musical began preview performances on Friday 27 May and tickets for the spectacular production are now on sale for performances up to and including 11 February 2017. For further details please visit www.Aladdinthemusical.co.uk (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at West End Production of ALADDIN

Production images for Aladdin have been released today ahead of its official opening night at the Prince Edward Theatre on Wednesday 15 June. Disney's new West End musical began preview performances on Friday 27 May and tickets for the spectacular production are now on sale for performances up to and including 11 February 2017. For further details please visit www.Aladdinthemusical.co.uk  (more...)

Disney's ALADDIN Now Booking in the West End Into 2017!

With 315 hours of rehearsals now complete; 68 tonnes of scenery hung at the Prince Edward Theatre; and 337 custom-designed, hand-made costumes created from over 1,225 varieties of fabric, adorned with millions of Swarovski crystals, Disney's new musical Aladdin will begin previews in the West End tonight. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: A Whole New World! Watch ALADDIN's Set Rise at London's Prince Edward Theatre

Disney Theatrical Productions' West End premiere of Aladdin, based on the classic Academy Award-winning animated film, opens at the Prince Edward Theatre on Wednesday 15 June 2016, with previews from Friday 27 May. In anticipation of its first performance, the production has unveiled a new timelapse video showing the building of the set - check it out below! (more...)