International Productions
- 'Aladdin' reached a global audience, being seen by over 17 million people worldwide across various international productions.
- The Japanese production of 'Aladdin' sold 209,000 tickets on its first day, marking the biggest opening day for a musical in Japan.
- A special filmed performance of 'Aladdin' at the Prince Edward Theatre in London featured cast members from the original Broadway, West End, Sydney, and US Tour productions.
Musical Composition
- Aladdin's musical score includes three songs originally written for the animated film but not used, alongside four new songs specifically composed for the stage version by Alan Menken and Chad Beguelin.
- Princess Jasmine expresses her frustration with palace life and the expectation to marry a prince within three days in the song 'These Palace Walls'.
- Aladdin tricks Genie into freeing them from the Cave of Wonders without using a formal wish, a clever twist in their developing friendship.
- The original Broadway cast recording of 'Aladdin' was released on May 27, 2014, and peaked at number 45 on the Billboard 200.
- The 'Aladdin' musical features an orchestra originally arranged by Danny Troob for 18 players, with adaptations in later productions reducing the number of musicians.
Notable Tours
- Michael Maliakel, Telly Leung, Ainsley Melham, and Josh Dela Cruz are notable actors who have played the role of Aladdin on Broadway.
- Michael James Scott has played the Genie in multiple productions of 'Aladdin', including Broadway, the US tour, and the West End.
Production Facts
- Jonathan Freeman, who voiced the character of Jafar in the original 1992 film, reprised his role on stage, bringing a unique continuity between the film and the stage musical.
- The Broadway production of 'Aladdin' has been exceptionally successful, ranking as the 10th highest-grossing Broadway show of all time by August 2022, with earnings of $500 million.
- The original Broadway performance of 'Aladdin' opened at the New Amsterdam Theatre on March 20, 2014.
- James Monroe Iglehart's performance as Genie in the Broadway production earned him a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical.
- Aladdin's stage adaptation was introduced with several additional characters not present in the film, such as Omar, Kassim, and Babkak, enhancing the storyline.
- The show's impressive set and costume designs were highlighted in its original Seattle production, with Gregg Barnes as the costume designer and Anna Louizos initially handling set design before Bob Crowley took over for the Toronto and Broadway versions.
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