Tony winning actor James Monroe Iglehart, who portrays 'Genie' in the musical, honored the original Genie, late actor Robin Williams, by leading the theater audience in a sing-along of 'Friend Like Me.'
Aladdin's Tony-winning Broadway Genie, James Monroe Iglehart, decided to swing by the production's daily lottery to grant a few wishes to a few lucky potential audience members - and the crew managed to check out his surprise visit on camera. Check it out below!
Aladdin's leading lady Courtney Reed performed 'Gravity' at BROADWAY SESSIONS on May 23rd. Watch her sing the Sara Bareilles tune below!
Below, watch a behind-the-scenes special featuring Tony winner James Monroe Iglehart -- Aladdin's 'Genie' on Broadway -- and his work as part of the 'Disney Musicals in Schools' program, which brings musical theatre experiences to kids without performing arts options in school.
Adam Jacobs, who currently plays the title role in the Broadway production of Aladdin, sings 'Proud of Your Boy,' a song from the show, in the studio with Disney composer Alan Menken.
Click below to watch a sneak peek at Tony nominee James Monroe Iglehart, Adam Jacobs and the cast of Aladdin -- in rehearsal for 'Friend Like Me', plus a chat with Tony nominee and Aladdin Book and Lyrics writer Chad Beguelin after the run-through!
In a special behind-the-scenes feature in today's USA Today, Tony-nominated actor James Iglehart, currently making wishes come true in Disney's Aladdin, talks about his experience starring in the hit Disney musical.
Welcome to BWW's exclusive talk show, BACKSTAGE WITH Richard Ridge. Follow Richard as he visits the theater's best and brightest in their dressing rooms, on their stages and favorite hang outs to talk about their lives, careers and all of the things you don't know, but want to know. In the special interview below, 2014 Tony nominee Casey Nicholaw chats about all things Aladdin, reviews his long career as a performer, director, and choreographer, and so much more . Check out the full interview below!
Disney's Aladdin, the new musical comedy based on the Academy Award®-winning animated film, opened to critical acclaim on March 20th, 2014 at Broadway's New Amsterdam Theatre and is nominated for five 2014 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. USA Todayraves, “Pure GENIE-US! Aladdin delivers a rush that will surprise you.” New York Magazine calls it “Musical comedy wish-fulfillment!” while The New York Times hails the show as “Fabulous… Extravagant!”
Today we continue our Tonys coverage with Chad Beguelin, a double nominee for Best Score and Best Book of a Musical for Aladdin, who chats about how the show has evolved since its out-of-town tryout, why he shares his nominations with the whole team, and more. Check out what he had to say below!
Today we continue our Tonys coverage with Casey, a nominee for Best Choreography for Aladdin, who chats about the evolution of the musical, what it means to him to have two hit shows on Broadway, and more. Check out what he had to say below!
Today we continue our Tonys coverage with James Monroe Iglehart, a nominee for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for Aladdin, who chats about how he cried like a little girl on nominations morning, what it's like stopping the show every night, and more. Check out what he had to say below!
Elizabeth Vargas spoke with the shows director and choreographer Casey Nicholaw and stars Adam Jacobs, James Monroe Iglehart,Courtney Reed and Jonathan Freeman.
Disney's Aladdin, the new musical comedy based on the Academy Award-winning animated film, opened to critical acclaim on March 20th, 2014 at Broadway's New Amsterdam Theatre. Today, the production is making three national television debuts on the ABC Television Network, which kicked off with GOOD MORNING AMERICA.
This morning, ABC's GOOD MORNING AMERICA gave viewers an inside look at Disney's 'Aladdin' on Broadway.
On this morning's 'Good Morning America' the talented cast performed 'Arabian Nights,' broadcast live from the stage of the New Amsterdam Theatre. Check out the energetic performance below!
Disney's Aladdin, a new musical comedy based on the Academy Award-winning animated film, opened on Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theatre on March 20. Below, hear what Jonathan Freeman -- the original voice of Jafar in the animated film -- had to say about bringing his infamous villain to the stage!
BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there for the opening night after party, where he got to chat with all of the stars on their big night. Check out what they had to say below!
BroadwayWorld was there for all of the magical opening night festivities, and Richard Ridge was on hand for the special purple carpet to chat with the evening's guests. Below, check out interviews with Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Kate Wetherhead, Michael Arden, Harvey Fierstein, Corey Cott, Josh Strickland, Alan Menken, Cheyenne Jackson, Laura Benanti and more!
Disney's Aladdin, a new musical comedy based on the Academy Award®-winning animated film, opens on Broadway tonight, March 20th, 2014, at the New Amsterdam Theatre, after beginning performances on February 26th, 2014. 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 winnerTim Rice (Evita, Aida) and two-time Tony Award nominee Chad Beguelin (The Wedding Singer), with a book by Beguelin, and is directed and choreographed by Tony Award winnerCasey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon). BroadwayWorld brings you highlights of the cast in action below!
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