You won't need a magic lamp to discover a whole new world on Broadway. Disney’s Aladdin, brings the beloved animated film to dazzling life on stage. Now in its ninth year on Broadway, Aladdin whisks audiences away on a high adventure filled with romance, laughter, and unforgettable spectacle.
What’s the story? Aladdin is a lovable street rat with big dreams, who stumbles upon a magical lamp and a larger-than-life Genie who can grant three wishes. With his newfound power, Aladdin seeks to win the heart of Princess Jasmine and defeat the scheming Jafar, embarking on a whirlwind journey of self-discovery along the way.
Since its opened on Broadway on March 20, 2014, Aladdin has enchanted critics and audiences alike, earning a Tony Award for ‘Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical’ for James Monroe Iglehart's portrayal of the Genie.
The show also received nominations for ‘Best Musical,’ ‘Best Book of a Musical,’ and ‘Best Original Score,’ along with a Grammy nomination for ‘Best Musical Theater Album.’ Its colorful set designs, lavish costumes, and incredible staging have made Aladdin a visually stunning experience that leaves audiences in awe. And did we mention the magic carpet...?
Featuring timeless songs from the original film like “A Whole New World,” “Friend Like Me,” and “Prince Ali,” plus new songs written by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, Tim Rice, and Chad Beguelin, Aladdin enchants theatergoers of all ages and brings Agrabah to life in a way that only Broadway can.
Directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw, Aladdin first found success in Toronto before transferring to Broadway, where it has continued to captivate audiences from around the world. Productions have since launched in London’s West End, Tokyo, Sydney, and more, cementing its status as a global hit.
Whether you grew up with the Disney classic or are discovering it for the first time, Aladdin offers a magical escape that’s fun for the entire family. With its themes of love, courage, and adventure, it’s a perfect reminder that a whole new world is always just a wish away.
Billing notwithstanding, the real star of 'Aladdin' is James Monroe Iglehart, who plays the guy in the lamp, a part that was voiced in the movie by Robin Williams at his most frenetic. Mr. Iglehart is just as energetic, though his approach is different: His Genie is a hopped-up cross between Fats Waller and Cab Calloway. (Not surprisingly, he looks stupendous in an aquamarine zoot suit.) 'Friend Like Me,' his big first-act number, comes within a cat's whisker of stopping the show. The trouble is that nothing else in the first act can touch it. Adam Jacobs and Courtney Reed, who play Aladdin and his princess, are pretty but bland, and the temperature doesn't start rising again until the magic-carpet ride, which comes after intermission and is the slickest thing to hit Broadway since the flying car in 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.' From then on, 'Aladdin' becomes fun and stays that way.
The carpet flies, kids, and it's awesome. Aladdin, an urchin from the streets, and Princess Jasmine float far away into the extremely twinkly sky. Such awesomeness, of course, is to be expected from 'Aladdin,' Disney's latest Broadway translation of a beloved animated fantasy. But what's a whole new world, as the song promises, is the almost modest, down-to-earth human scale of director-choreographer Casey Nicholaw's big, cheerful production -- an enjoyable throwback to old-time musical comedy.
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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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