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.
'Animated' doesn't begin to describe the frantic, screwball version of Disney's 'Aladdin' that opened Thursday night on Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theatre, with a bushel of new songs and a Genie who works so hard you wouldn't be stunned to find him continuing to grant wishes at the stage door. James Monroe Iglehart is the embodiment here of the role Robin Williams voiced in the 1992 movie, and schtick for schtick and wisecrack for wisecrack, the performance very much keeps to the hyper-caffeinated pace Williams set. If Tonys were given in the category of energy output, they'd award Iglehart three. He is in fact-and no surprise here-the most enjoyable ingredient of director Casey Nicholaw's production, which despite a lot of huffing and puffing and brandishing of scimitars exposes more of the material's rough patches than it does any happier conceits.
You might argue that nobody cares about such veracity in a show based on a cartoon and now expanded into a family musical full of color and exuberance - if still wanting for an overarching theatrical reason for being. But if the director Casey Nicholaw, the book writer Chad Beguelin and their cast all were just to pay a little more attention to the importance of committing to the truth of the plot, however familiar, it surely would greatly improve this show. And it would make it easier for us to engage with characters whose romance lacks emotional stakes, not least because it exists in a world without need.
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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