Disney's ALADDIN at Capitol Theatre, Sydney

Disney's Aladdin, a new musical comedy based on the classic Academy Award®-winning animated film, will premiere Thursday 11 August 2016 at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney.

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, Little Shop of Horrors), lyrics by two-time Oscar winner Howard Ashman (Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid), three-time Tony Award and three-time Oscar winner Tim Rice(Evita, Aida) and four-time Tony Award nominee Chad Beguelin (The Wedding Singer). With a book by Beguelin, Aladdin is directed and choreographed by Tony Award winnerCasey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon, Something Rotten).

The principal cast features Michael James Scott in the role of the Genie, Ainsley Melham as Aladdin, Arielle Jacobs as Jasmine, Adam Murphy as Jafar, Aljin Abella as Iago, George Henare as the Sultan, Adam Jon Fiorentino as Kassim, Troy Sussman as Babkak and Robert Tripolino as Omar.

Aladdin, adapted from the Disney film and centuries-old folktales including "One Thousand and One Nights," is brought to fresh theatrical life in this bold new musical. Aladdin's journey sweeps audiences into an exotic world of daring adventure, classic comedy and timeless romance.

This dazzling new production features a full score, including the five cherished songs from the Academy Award®-winning soundtrack and more written especially for the stage.

"FABULOUS AND EXTRAVAGANT WITH RELENTLESS RAZZLE DAZZLE"
New York Times

Ticket Information
Booking from Wednesday 3 August to October 23
Capitol Theatre, 13 Campbell Street, Haymarket, Sydney
Tickets range from $65 - $165
Book tickets through Ticketmaster (02) 8240 2290 | www.ticketmaster.com.au
Performances of Aladdin are suitable for ages six and up