You won't need a magic lamp to experience this crown-pleasing musical. Disney's beloved story about the Diamond in the Rough is brought to thrilling theatrical life in this exciting new Broadway musical. Just as it has on screen for decades, Aladdin's journey sweeps you into an exciting world full of daring adventure, classic comedy and timeless romance. Directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw, this stage adaptation of the beloved animated classic features the iconic film score by the legendary team of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, with new lyrics by Sir Tim Rice, along with book and additional lyrics by Chad Beguelin.
Disney's new 'Aladdin' doesn't quite catch lightning in a bottle - but it lets a pretty nifty genie out of a lamp. That would be James Monroe Iglehart, in the role memorably voiced by Robin Williams in the 1992 animated hit. Every time this Genie's on stage, it's as if 'Aladdin' were mainlining Red Bull. Iglehart works so hard during his big number, you fear for his health - that is, when you're not laughing your head off. And then there's the rest of the show...The whole vibe is like a throwback to those old Bob Hope/Bing Crosby movies: 'The Road to Agrabah.' But the journey may be a short one - leaving the beautiful New Amsterdam Theatre free just in time for the 'Frozen' musical to move in.
Its exotic Middle Eastern setting and multiethnic cast aside, Aladdin offers less 'A Whole New World' - to quote its signature song - than a traditional Disney fairy-tale realm; it's perhaps the most old-school of the company's screen-to-stage adaptations since Beauty and the Beast. But that shouldn't deter audiences from making this splashy Arabian Nights wish-fulfillment fantasy into a family-friendly hit. Directed and choreographed by musical comedy specialist Casey Nicholaw with loads of retro showmanship, an unapologetic embrace of casbah kitsch and a heavy accent on shtick, this is sweet, silly fun. It's not the most sophisticated entertainment, but the target demographic won't mind at all.
Price: $35.00, credit card only
Where: lottery.broadwaydirect.com/show/aladdin
When: Lottery entries for each performance will be accepted starting 9AM the day prior to the performance until 3PM the day prior to the performance. At that time, the lottery for that performance will be closed. If you are selected as a winner, you have 60 minutes to pay for your tickets via credit card.
Limit: Two per customer
Information: Seat locations are assigned based on availability and at the discretion of the Box Office. Please note, lottery seats may be partial view, behind a pipe and/or in a free standing chair.
2014 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
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2014 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Choreography | Casey Nicholaw |
2014 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Costume Design | Gregg Barnes |
2014 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Featured Actor in a Musical | James Monroe Iglehart |
2014 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Adam Jacobs |
2014 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Book of a Musical | Chad Beguelin |
2014 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Choreography | Casey Nicholaw |
2014 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | James Monroe Iglehart |
2014 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lyrics | Howard Ashman |
2014 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lyrics | Tim Rice |
2014 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lyrics | Chad Beguelin |
2014 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Music | Alan Menken |
2014 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Musical | Aladdin |
2014 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Performance Award | James Monroe Iglehart |
2014 | Drama League Awards | Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical | Aladdin |
2014 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway of Off-Broadway) | Aladdin |
2014 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Choreographer | Casey Nicholaw |
2014 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Costume Design (Play or Musical) | Gregg Barnes |
2014 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | James Monroe Iglehart |
2014 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) | Natasha Katz |
2014 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding New Broadway Musical | Aladdin |
2014 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) | Aladdin |
2014 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical) | Bob Crowley |
2014 | Tony Awards | Best Book of a Musical | Chad Beguelin |
2014 | Tony Awards | Best Choreography | Casey Nicholaw |
2014 | Tony Awards | Best Musical | Disney Theatrical Productions |
2014 | Tony Awards | Best Musical | Thomas Schumacher |
2014 | Tony Awards | Best Musical | Aladdin |
2014 | Tony Awards | Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre | Howard Ashman |
2014 | Tony Awards | Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre | Tim Rice |
2014 | Tony Awards | Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre | Chad Beguelin |
2014 | Tony Awards | Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre | Alan Menken |
2014 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical | James Monroe Iglehart |
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