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STAGE TUBE: Meet Director Gary Griffin of The Muny's ALADDIN

By: Jul. 09, 2012
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It's "A Whole New World" as The Muny presents the third show of its 94th season, Disney’s Aladdin, which runs through July 13, directed by Gary Griffin and choreographed by Alex Sanchez. Check out the video as Director, Gary Griffin, gives us some insight into the process behind creating this stage extravaganza!

Tony nominees Robin De Jesus and John Tartaglia star as Aladdin and the Genie, respectively. Joining them are Jason Graae as Omar, Curtis Holbrook as Iago, Francis Jue as Kassim, Eddie Korbich as Babkak, Samantha Massell as Jasmine, Ken Page as the Sultan, and Thom Sesma as Jafar.

Based on the Disney film by the same name, Aladdin features a book by Chad Beguelin, music by Alan Menken, and lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, with additional lyrics by Chad Beguelin. The Disney film was written by Ron Clements, John Musker, Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio, and directed & produced by Ron Clements & Jon Musker.

For tickets and more information, visit www.muny.org




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