Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway has brought some extra magic right outside the Theatre District with the addition of a giant magic lamp, designed by Bob Crowley, in the heart of Duffy Square. Theatergoers and Disney fans alike can stop by, take a pic, and make a wish now through June 15.
The grand unveiling featured a special performance of “Friend Like Me” by current Genie Caleb A. Barnett, accompanied by ensemble members Keisha Gilles, Mikayla Renfrow, Anju Cloud, and Adriana Negron.
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, Caleb A. Barnett as the Genie, 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. 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.