Disney to Implement Broadway Ticket Exchange Policy
by Tyler Peterson - November 17, 2014
Disney Theatrical Productions has announced a ticket exchange program for its Broadway musicals Aladdin and The Lion King, representing a breakthrough unprecedented in commercial Broadway theatre for its flexibility, scale and duration
Photo Flash: Adam Jacobs' Twin Boys Dress Up as ALADDIN for Halloween!
by Tyler Peterson - November 3, 2014
Adam Jacobs welcomed twin boys, Jack and Alex, earlier this year, on the morning of the company's first rehearsal for the Broadway production of ALADDIN. For their first Halloween, the production's Tony-winning costume designer, Gregg Barnes, made mini-Aladdin costumes for the boys. Check out photos from the family's holiday below!
Japanese Version of ALADDIN Will Open in Tokyo in Spring 2015
by Nicole Rosky - September 29, 2014
Disney Theatrical Productions and Shiki Theatre Company just announced the first international production of Disney's Aladdin, the smash Broadway musical comedy. Performances will begin in May 2015 at The Dentsu Shiki Theatre Umi in Tokyo.
Exclusive Photo Coverage: ALADDIN Cast Brings Some Magic to Carols For A Cure!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - December 25, 2014
BroadwayWorld is excited to continue our exclusive photo coverage of the recording sessions for this year's album with the cast of Aladdin, who sing 'We Three Kings.' Check out photos of cast members Dennis Stowe, Clifton Davis, Jaz Sealey, Ariel Reid, Tia Altinay, Lauryn Ciardullo and more below!
Photo Coverage: Aretha Franklin Visits ALADDIN
by Jennifer Broski - September 24, 2014
The LEGENDARY Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, was in the house last night at Disney's hit production of ALADDIN on Broadway and after the show posed with the excited cast -- and BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the magic moment (no lamp required!).
Courtney Reed and More ALADDIN Cast Members Set for Broadway Sessions, 9/04
by Sally Henry Fuller - September 1, 2014
Broadway Sessions returns with cast of ALADDIN on September 4, 2014. Broadway Sessions takes place every Thursday evening at The Laurie Beechman Theater inside The West Bank Cafe located at 407 west 42nd street (corner of 42nd street and 9th avenue). 212-695-6909. Doors open at 10pm for open mic. Showtime at 11. $5 drink specials all night. $5 cover includes a donation to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids.
STAGE TUBE: Watch Lyric Video for ALADDIN's 'Prince Ali'
by Nicole Rosky - August 27, 2014
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. Below, check out a just-released lyric video for one of the show's well-known anthems, 'Prince Ali.'
Broadway's ALADDIN Genies React to Robin Williams' Death
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2014
Robin Williams is well known for his voice work as the high-energy, pun-tastic, hilarious 'Genie' in Disney's 1992 animated film. And now cast members from Broadway's Aladdin have reacted to the actor's passing, including the show's current, Tony-winning 'Genie' James Monroe Iglehart and standby Michael James Scott. Scroll down to see what the actors had to say, and stay tuned for updates...
Photo Coverage: Paul Stanley of KISS Visits ALADDIN
by Jennifer Broski - August 8, 2014
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. Just last night, KISS' Paul Stanley stopped by to check out the new musical and you can check out a photo of him with the cast backstage below!
ALADDIN Vocal Selections Out Today
by Pat Cerasaro - August 1, 2014
The vocal selections for current Broadway hit Disney screen-to-stage property ALADDIN are out today, August 1.
ALADDIN's Tony Winner James Monroe Iglehart Co-Hosts ABC's THE VIEW Today
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2014
James Monroe Iglehart, 2014 Tony Award winner for his performance as Genie in Disney's Aladdin, will co-host ABC's Emmy Award-winning talk show 'The View' today, July 25, 2014. 'The View' is broadcast live weekdays from New York City from 11:00am - 12:00pm ET.
Photo Flash: Tune-In Tomorrow to Watch ALADDIN's James Monroe Iglehart on THE VIEW!
by Nicole Rosky - July 24, 2014
James Monroe Iglehart, 2014 Tony Award winner for his performance as Genie in Disney's Aladdin, will co-host ABC's Emmy® Award-winning talk show 'The View' tomorrow, Friday, July 25, 2014. "The View" is broadcast live weekdays from New York City from 11:00am - 12:00pm ET. Check out a photo preview from his appearance below!
Photo Coverage: Backstage at ALADDIN with Phil Collins!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - July 21, 2014
Disney's Aladdin, the Tony Award-winning 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 went on to receive 24 major theatrical award nominations. Disney veteran and music legend Phil Collins stopped by the theatre yesterday to check out the show for himself and BroadwayWorld brings you photos from backstage below!
Photo Coverage: Original Jasmine Lea Salonga Takes a Magic Carpet to Broadway's ALADDIN
by Jennifer Broski - July 5, 2014
Lea Salonga, the singing voice of Jasmine in the iconic ALADDIN film took a magic carpet ride to Broadway for a night to visit Aladdin himself - Adam Jacobs! Salonga provided the singing voice of two official Disney Princesses: Jasmine in Aladdin (1992), and Fa Mulan in Mulan (1998) and Mulan II (2004). She was named a Disney Legend in 2011 for her work with The Walt Disney Company. Most recently, she's toured with IL DIVO.