TV: A Whole New ALADDIN- Original Movie & Broadway Stars Unite to Celebrate Release of Diamond Edition!
by Nicole Rosky - October 13, 2015
Grab your lamp and flying carpet for the Diamond Edition of Disney's Aladdin, which was just re-released on Blu-ray and Digital HD. The 1992 animated musical fantasy film was produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures, marking the 31st animated feature in the Walt Disney Animated Classics series, and was part of the Disney film era known as the Disney Renaissance. Some of the stars of the Broadway production and voices of the original movie characters joined forces earlier this week to celebrate the release and BroadwayWorld was on hand to chat with the whole gang!
BWW Review: ALADDIN Diamond Edition DVD is 'Treasure Trove of Musical Theatre Goodies
by Matt Tamanini - October 13, 2015
In 1989, Disney revitalized both animation and musical theatre for generations to come with their Academy Award-winning film THE LITTLE MERMAID. They followed up that success with BEAUTY AND THE BEAST in 1991, which won another two Oscars, and then in 1992 they again broke the animated mold with ALADDIN, which took home two more trophies. Not only did these three films reinvigorate the nearly dead genre of animated musicals, but ALADDIN specifically inspired decades of films that were not only enjoyable to kids, but were also funny on another level that kept adults entertained as well.
TV Exclusive: Alan Menken Explains How He Adapted ALADDIN for the Stage in New DVD Featurette
by Nicole Rosky - October 9, 2015
Grab your lamp and flying carpet for the Diamond Edition of Disney's Aladdin, which was just re-released on Blu-ray and Digital HD. Below, check out an exclusive clip featuring Alan Menken as he discusses the treasure trove of material that he and Howard Ashman wrote that didn't make it into the film. Part of doing the show on Broadway was an homage to his dear friend and collaborator's wonderful work.
TV Exclusive: Learn the History of 'Proud of Your Boy' in New ALADDIN DVD Featurette!
by Nicole Rosky - October 8, 2015
Grab your lamp and flying carpet for the Diamond Edition of Disney's Aladdin, which was just re-released on Blu-ray and Digital HD. Below, check out an exclusive clip about the song "Proud of Your Boy" and the personal victory for Tom Schumacher and Alan Menken as it was a beautiful song written by Howard Ashman. They discuss how difficult it was for Alan Menken when the song was cut.
Photo Flash: Mariah Carey Visits ALADDIN on Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - October 2, 2015
Disney's Aladdin, the Tony Award-winning hit musical based on the Academy Award®-winning animated film, is now in its second smash year on Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd Street). Earlier this week, Grammy winner Mariah Carey took in a peformance - check out photos from her visit below!
Photo Flash: ALADDIN's Adam Jacobs and Courtney Reed Meet ALADDIN DAS MUSICAL Stars
by Sally Henry Fuller - August 2, 2015
Broadway's ALADDIN stars Adam Jacobs and Courtney Reed recently met with their German counterparts- the stars of the upcoming Hamburg premiere of ALADDIN DAS MUSICAL. Jacobs posted a picture of the two couples to Instagram, with the caption, 'Seeing double? It's Aladdin and Jasmine from the German cast of Aladdin opening in December!' Check it out below!
BWW Exclusive: Ken Fallin Draws the Stage- ALADDIN
by Ken Fallin - July 24, 2015
BroadwayWorld recently announced a new partnership with renowned caricature artist Ken Fallin, a life-long theater enthusiast, who has drawn many Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. Fallin previously drew for BroadwayWorld and our readers have long wanted his return, so it is with great pleasure that we welcome him back! Be sure to check back for more of Ken's exclusive art.
Below, check out his illustration of Courtney Reed, Adam Jacobs and James Monroe Iglehart in ALADDIN.
Photo Flash: ALADDIN Cast Gets Standing Ovation, First Lady's Praise at the White House
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2015
Earlier today, First Lady Michelle Obama welcomed ALADDIN stars Adam Jacobs (Aladdin), James Monroe Iglehart (Genie), Courtney Reed (Jasmine) and several members of the Aladdin ensemble to perform a selection of highlights from the Tony-winning hit musical at The White House Kids' State Dinner. The performance garnered a standing ovation, with the First Lady thanking the cast, calling the performance 'perfection.' She even joined in on a sing-along version of one of the show's most popular numbers, 'Friend Like Me.' Scroll down for photos from the performance!