Caleb A. Barnett takes over the role of the Genie in the Broadway production of Aladdin beginning May 5 at the New Amsterdam Theatre.
Barnett, who made his Broadway debut as the Genie standby in 2023, now steps into the role full-time. The 25-year-old actor succeeds long-time Genie Michael James Scott, who played his
final performance May 3.
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Barnett has also been seen in regional productions of Kinky Boots, The Rocky Horror Show, Sweeney Todd, and Rock of Ages.
Aladdin recently became the 14th longest-running show in
Broadway history. There have been 11 productions on four
continents welcoming
over 22 million guests.
The current Broadway cast is led by Rodney Ingram in the title role, Sonya Balsara as
Jasmine, and Dennis Stowe as Jafar. The show also features Jacob
Ben-Shmuel as Omar, Colt Prattes as Kassim, JC Montgomery as Sultan, Don
Darryl Rivera as Iago, and Ryan Gregory Thurman as Babkak. Caleb A.
Barnett, Wes Hart, and Marcus M. Martin
stand by for several principals.
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The stage production, which expands the 90-minute film into a two-act
format, has music by Alan Menken, lyrics by the late Howard Ashman and
Tim Rice, and a book and additional lyrics by Chad Beguelin. Casey Nicholaw
directs and choreographs.
Aladdin opened at the New Amsterdam March 20, 2014,
following previews that began February 26. The musical was nominated for
five 2014 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. James Monroe Iglehart
won the Tony for his performance as the Genie.
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Aladdin is designed by Tony-winning scenic designer Bob
Crowley, Tony-winning lighting designer Natasha Katz, Tony-winning
costume designer Gregg Barnes, and sound designer Ken Travis.
The production was originally produced by Thomas Schumacher. The creative team also includes illusion designer Jim Steinmeyer,
hair designer Josh Marquette, and makeup designer Milagros
Medina-Cerdeira. The music team is headed by music supervisor and music
director Michael Kosarin, who also created the vocal and incidental
music arrangements, joined by orchestrator Danny Troob and dance music
arranger Glen Kelly. John MacInnis is the associate choreographer, Jason
Trubitt is the production supervisor, and Myriah Bash is the general
manager.
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The musical is produced by Disney Theatrical Group, under the direction of Andrew Flatt and Anne Quart.