Ross Petty's ALADDIN to be revived this Christmas season
By: Mark Andrew Lawrence Oct. 31, 2006
This fractured fairy tale takes place in a hip-hop land where a poor young sk8er-boi falls in love with
a fresh princess, takes a magic carpet ride, and meets a wise-cracking wizard with some nasty plans.
A Toronto tradition for more than ten years, the annual Ross Petty fun fest hits the road, in partnership with Live Nation, for a cross-Canada tour with ALADDIN, THE MAGICAL FAMILY MUSICAL, its most popular show to date. The tour opens in Vancouver at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in early November, followed by stops in Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary, and closes in Ottawa at the National Arts Centre on New Year's Eve.Inspired by the popular British pantomime style, ALADDIN is a rowdy musical comedy heavily reliant on audience participation; cheer loudly for the hero, boo the villain and warn the good guys the baddies are behind them! A family affair, ALADDIN, THE MAGICAL FAMILY MUSICAL is full of
ad-libs, pop music, and irreverent humour lobbed way over the heads of the under-12 set, ensuring adults remain as entertained as the kids!Alongside a cast of Canadian theatrical superstars, Bret 'Hitman' Hart will recreate his role as The Genie of the Lamp, friend to Aladdin and foe to the wizard! Bret is no stranger to acting; beyond his highly documented career in wrestling and appearances in mini-series and TV specials (including The Simpsons), Bret voices the Hooded Fang character in the animated series, Jacob Two-Two, based on Mordecai Richler's classic tale, and has appeared as Luther Root in Lonesome Dove: The Series.
a fresh princess, takes a magic carpet ride, and meets a wise-cracking wizard with some nasty plans.
A Toronto tradition for more than ten years, the annual Ross Petty fun fest hits the road, in partnership with Live Nation, for a cross-Canada tour with ALADDIN, THE MAGICAL FAMILY MUSICAL, its most popular show to date. The tour opens in Vancouver at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in early November, followed by stops in Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary, and closes in Ottawa at the National Arts Centre on New Year's Eve.Inspired by the popular British pantomime style, ALADDIN is a rowdy musical comedy heavily reliant on audience participation; cheer loudly for the hero, boo the villain and warn the good guys the baddies are behind them! A family affair, ALADDIN, THE MAGICAL FAMILY MUSICAL is full of
ad-libs, pop music, and irreverent humour lobbed way over the heads of the under-12 set, ensuring adults remain as entertained as the kids!Alongside a cast of Canadian theatrical superstars, Bret 'Hitman' Hart will recreate his role as The Genie of the Lamp, friend to Aladdin and foe to the wizard! Bret is no stranger to acting; beyond his highly documented career in wrestling and appearances in mini-series and TV specials (including The Simpsons), Bret voices the Hooded Fang character in the animated series, Jacob Two-Two, based on Mordecai Richler's classic tale, and has appeared as Luther Root in Lonesome Dove: The Series.
Jamie McKnight returns to the Elgin stage in the title role of Aladdin after appearing last year as Prince Willie Wanderoff in Ross Petty's production of Snow White and the Group of Seven. Most recently Jamie starred as Claude in Hair at CanStage.
Jennifer Dale and Derek McGrath reprise their roles as Sheherazade, teller of tall tales, and the Widow Bender, respectively. Jennifer, a multi-Genie and Gemini nominated actor (Power Play, Once a Thief, Night Heat, Grand Larceny), realized a personal dream to play the Italian actress, Eleonora Duse, the legendary actress in a one-woman show that she also co-wrote with Nick Mancuso. She currently stars in the new CBC comedy series Rumours.
over-the-top performances!ALADDIN 2006 makes it a hat trick for the original creative team, with the addition this year of music director Rick Fox (Lord Of The Rings, The Who's Tommy, The Phantom Of The Opera, Disney's The Lion King). David Finley's script ( My Last Confession, Snow White and the Group of Seven) is directed by Ted Dykstra (2 Pianos, 4 Hands; Bully; The Lowest Show On Earth; Tequila Vampire Matinee; Snow White and the Group of Seven), and choreographed by Tracey Flye (Go Go Beach, Cabaret, Robin Hood, Cinderella, Snow White and the Group of Seven).
Ross Petty Productions Presents
ALADDIN, THE MAGICAL FAMILY MUSICAL
The Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge Street, Toronto
Performances begin December 6 and run until December 24, 2006
OPENS Thursday, December 7 @ 7pm
Showtimes: Tuesday - Saturday @7pm * Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday @ 2pm
Special Performances: December 7 @ Noon, December 10 @ Noon & 5pm
All Children's tickets $45 * Adult tickets $69, $59 & $49 * Family 4-pack $180
Tickets may be purchased in person at The Elgin Theatre box office, any Ticketmaster outlet,
by calling 416.872.5555 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca
For Groups of 15+ call 647.438.5559 - http://www.thegrouptixcompany.com/shows.htm#Aladdin
For more information visit www.rosspetty.com
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