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AINSLEY MELHAM he/him (Dwayne) starred as Aladdin in Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway and the Australian National Tour (Helpmann Nomination). Other credits in his home country—Australia—include the national tours of Wicked (Fiyero), Pippin (Pippin), and Rodger’s & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Prince Topher). Also Kiss of the Spiderwoman (Molina), Merrily We Roll Along (Charley Kringas), The Normal Heart (Felix), Xanadu (Sonny), Watershed: The Death of Dr. Duncan (Lost Boy), and Hi-5 (host). He is a graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, and his work on Boop! is dedicated to his dear friend Diana and the Perini family. @ainsleymelham



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Aladdin Aladdin
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Original Broadway Production, 2014
Aladdin [Replacement]
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Video: Go Inside BOOP! THE MUSICAL's First Preview Photo
Video: Go Inside BOOP! THE MUSICAL's First Preview
by Michael Major - Mar 12, 2025

Step inside the first preview of BOOP! the Musical on Broadway with a first look at 'A Little Versatility' and the curtain call. The videos features Jasmine Amy Rogers, who made her Broadway debut last night in the title role. 
Photos: BOOP! THE MUSICAL Cast Takes First Bows Photo
Photos: BOOP! THE MUSICAL Cast Takes First Bows
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 12, 2025

Previews are now underway for BOOP! The Musical. BroadwayWorld was there for the show's first preview on March 11. Check out photos of the cast taking their first bows here!
Meet the Cast of BOOP! THE MUSICAL, Now on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of BOOP! THE MUSICAL, Now on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

Previews are now underway, for BOOP! The Musical. The production will open officially at Broadway’s Broadhurst Theatre on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Meet the cast of BOOP! here!
BOOP!'s Ainsley Melham Is Back Where He Wants to Be Photo
BOOP!'s Ainsley Melham Is Back Where He Wants to Be
by Joey Mervis - Mar 11, 2025

What's the scoop on Betty Boop? The iconic little lady is taking centerstage this Spring when Boop! The Musical begins performances at the Broadhurst Theatre. Jasmine Amy Rogers plays the title role, and at her side is Ainsley Melham. Watch the full interview in this video!
Video: Watch Jasmine Amy Rogers Sing 'Something to Shout About' From BOOP! Photo
Video: Watch Jasmine Amy Rogers Sing 'Something to Shout About' From BOOP!
by Michael Major - Mar 11, 2025

BOOP! The Musical begins previews tonight at Broadway’s Broadhurst Theatre. Watch a video of Jasmine Amy Rogers performing 'Something to Shout About' from the new musical!
BOOP! THE MUSICAL Will Offer Rush and $30 Under 30 Tickets Photo
BOOP! THE MUSICAL Will Offer Rush and $30 Under 30 Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2025

Hoping to get your hands on discount tickets to BOOP! The Musical? Look no further! Ahead of tomorrow first preview, the new musical is now offering Digital and Box Office Rush tickets and $30 Under 30 tickets.
BOOP! THE MUSICAL Launches Weekly Lottery Photo
BOOP! THE MUSICAL Launches Weekly Lottery
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2025

Hoping to get your hands on discount tickets to BOOP! The Musical? Now's your chance! The new Broadway production will offer four weekly lottery drawings to win $49 tickets during preview performances only.
Video: Inside Rehearsals for BOOP! THE MUSICAL Photo
Video: Inside Rehearsals for BOOP! THE MUSICAL
by Joey Mervis - Feb 24, 2025

Betty's coming to Broadway! Rehearsals are underway for BOOP! The Musical, which is set to begin previews on March 11 ahead of an official opening on April 5. Watch in this video as the whole company takes a break from rehearsals to explain what the new musical is all about.
Photos: The Cast of BOOP! THE MUSICAL Meets the Press Photo
Photos: The Cast of BOOP! THE MUSICAL Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 24, 2025

BOOP! The Musical will begin performances on Broadway next month. The cast recently met the press ahead of the show's Broadway premiere and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out the photos here!
Video: Watch the Cast of BOOP! THE MUSICAL Rehearse For Their Broadway Run Photo
Video: Watch the Cast of BOOP! THE MUSICAL Rehearse For Their Broadway Run
by Michael Major - Feb 20, 2025

Watch a video from inside rehearsals for Boop! the Musical on Broadway, starring Jasmine Amy Rogers as Betty Boop. The musical also features Faith Prince, Erich Bergen, and more!
Photos: BOOP! THE MUSICAL in Rehearsals Ahead of Broadway Run Photo
Photos: BOOP! THE MUSICAL in Rehearsals Ahead of Broadway Run
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025

All new photos have been released from rehearsal for BOOP! The Musical, which begins previews on March 11 ahead of an official opening on April 5. Check out the photos here!
Video: Inside the BOOP! THE MUSICAL Cast Album Recording With David Foster & More Photo
Video: Inside the BOOP! THE MUSICAL Cast Album Recording With David Foster & More
by Michael Major - Feb 18, 2025

Get a sneak peek at the recording of the Boop! the Musical Original Broadway Cast Recording! Watch a video from inside the studio with David Foster, Jasmine Amy Rogers, and more ahead of the musical's upcoming Broadway debut.
Video: David Foster Plays BOOP! THE MUSICAL Sneak Peek on JENNIFER HUDSON Photo
Video: David Foster Plays BOOP! THE MUSICAL Sneak Peek on JENNIFER HUDSON
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 14, 2025

On a recent visit to The Jennifer Hudson Show, music producer and composer David Foster discussed the prospects of winning a Tony for Boop! The Musical and played a sneak peek from the new musical. Watch the segment now!
Photos: Jerry Mitchell & More Open the BOOP! Box Office Photo
Photos: Jerry Mitchell & More Open the BOOP! Box Office
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 11, 2025

The box office is officially open at the Broadhurst Theatre for BOOP! The Musical, which will begin previews on March 11, 2025 and will open officially on Saturday, April 5, 2025. The company gathered to celebrate this morning with a ribbon-cutting by Tony Award-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell as well as special giveaways and surprises!
BOOP! THE MUSICAL Will Offer $50 Tickets When Box Office Opens Next Week Photo
BOOP! THE MUSICAL Will Offer $50 Tickets When Box Office Opens Next Week
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2025

The iconic Betty Boop is exactly where she wants to be as she gets ready for her Broadway debut! The Broadhurst Theatre Box Office (235 West 44th Street) opens Tuesday, February 11 at 10am for the splashy new Broadway musical.
Listen: BOOP! THE MUSICAL Releases First Single 'Where I Wanna Be' Photo
Listen: BOOP! THE MUSICAL Releases First Single 'Where I Wanna Be'
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2025

BOOP! The Musical has released the first single from its newly announced cast recording, out soon on Melody Place Records. Hear star Jasmine Amy Rogers and the show's ensemble perform, 'Where I Wanna Be'.
Up on the Marquee: BOOP! THE MUSICAL Photo
Up on the Marquee: BOOP! THE MUSICAL
by Jennifer Broski - Jan 17, 2025

Betty's coming to Broadway! In just a matter of weeks, previews will begin for the new Broadway musical BOOP! The Musical. Check out the new Broadway marquee at the Broadhurst Theatre!
BOOP! THE MUSICAL Finds Complete Broadway Cast Photo
BOOP! THE MUSICAL Finds Complete Broadway Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2025

The complete cast has been announced for the new Broadway musical BOOP! The Musical, which begins performances on Broadway in March. Learn more about the cast here!
Jasmine Amy Rogers Will Lead BOOP! THE MUSICAL on Broadway; Full Cast Set Photo
Jasmine Amy Rogers Will Lead BOOP! THE MUSICAL on Broadway; Full Cast Set
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2024

BOOP! The Musical has found its cast! The Broadway production will be led by Jasmine Amy Rogers in the title role, who led the cast in its world premiere production in Chicago last year. 
Ainsley Melham Joins Australian Production of WICKED Photo
Ainsley Melham Joins Australian Production of WICKED
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2024

WICKED continues to cast its spell over Melbourne, with its cast enchanting audiences eight times a week. From July though, there will be a new Fiyero in the Emerald City. 
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Ainsley Melham has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

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