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STAGE TUBE: Meet The Muny's ALADDIN - Robin de Jesus!

By: Jul. 12, 2012
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The Muny's production of ALADDIN stars Robin De Jesus in the title role. Before rehearsals, Jesus sat down with Mike Isaacson to discuss his first experiences in musical theatre and how he landed the role of Aladdin. Watch the video interview below!

The Muny presents the third show of its 94th season, Disney’s Aladdin, which opened on July 5 and closes tomorrow, July 13, directed by Gary Griffin and choreographed by Alex Sanchez.

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 and Terry Rossio, and directed and produced by Ron Clements & Jon Musker.

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




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