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[52] The Toronto Star gave the musical the same rating, and said "You're likely to hear the sound of deafening applause [during the] show-stopping staging of 'A Friend Like Me' and James Monroe Iglehart's blessedly bravura performance as the Genie. @cameronsirian. The principal cast featuresMichael James Scott in the role of the Genie,Ainsley Melham as Aladdin,Arielle Jacobs as Jasmine,Adam Murphy as Jafar,Aljin Abella as Iago,George Henare as the Sultan,Adam Jon Fiorentino as Kassim,Troy Sussman as Babkak andRobert Tripolino as Omar. Joe made his musical theatre debut in The Boy From Oz (The Production Company) in 2018, followed by the international tour of West Side Story (GWB Entertainment) as Assistant Dance Captain in 2019. Born and raised in Ventura, California, Daniel is fresh out of college with a BFA from Elon University. Review Roundup: NEW YORK, NEW YORK Opens On Broadway! @coltprattes, Off-Broadway: Emojiland, Till, Standby. The Musical and would like to thank his family, close friends and mentors for all their support throughout his career sofar. For Bigmama. Joshuas other musical theatre credits include The Book of Mormon (Watchtower Productions-GFO) as Ensemble/Elder Price understudy; Billy Elliot (Louise Withers & Associates) ensemble/Tony understudy; We Will Rock You (GFO); John Williamsons folk musical Quambatook; and, most recently, Cinderella the Musical (Opera Australia / Crossroads Live). [43] NYC: Radio City Christmas Spectacular (vocalist). team. Last seen in The Little Mermaid (Paper Mill). This 'colourblind' policy sparked some controversy, with the American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee receiving numerous complaints from actors of Middle Eastern descent. Love to my family and friends! Broadway debut! From the producer of The Lion King, the beloved story of Aladdin comes to thrilling theatrical life in this bold new musical. Most recently, Giuliana was seen performing onstage as part of the cast of Opera AustraliasLa Traviataon the iconic stage at SydneyHarbour. His countless screen credits range from The Devils Playground (1976 AFI Best Actor Award) to Devils Playground (Executive Producer/Lead Actor2015 AACTA and Logie Awards for Best Mini-Series), and 25 years as one of ABC TVs favourite Play School presenters. @carinaballerina_, National Tour debut! Major Attaway. Grateful for saving his life, Aladdin honours Jafar's request to enter the cave. Adam Jacobs and Courtney Reed played Aladdin and Jasmine. He has since worked with renowned artists such as Kelly Rowland, Samantha Jade and Elk Road, taken to the seas on international cruise liners in shows for Norwegian Cruise Lines and has performed at corporate events for companies including Mazda, Toyota and Optus. All thanks to God, friends, family, the incredible Aladdin team, About Artists and all my teachers! Habbagoodah Mom! Thanks to Tara Rubin Casting and TPG! (Watchtower Productions-GFO) as Ensemble/Elder Price understudy; (Louise Withers & Associates) ensemble/Tony understudy; (Opera Australia / Crossroads Live). Aladdin, adapted from the 1992 Disney film and centuries-old folktales including One Thousand and One Nights, is brought to fresh theatrical life in this bold new musical. Keian wishes to thank his family and friends for all their love and support. MMC Grad. Disney ALADDIN | The Hit Broadway Musical | Homepage Next Page Get Tickets Proud Ally Broadway Green Alliance MAC Cosmetics Get Tickets Email Sign Up Yes! Broadway debut! He was thrilled to perform alongside his inspiration, Hugh Jackman, in his, Australian Tour. OCU dance graduate. For grandpa. Off-Broadway: A Clockwork Orange. This led to a lead role in Royal Caribbeans production of Hairspray, playing Link Larkin. Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: The Music of Hans Zimmer, Melbourne Chamber Orchestra: Higher Power, London Symphony Orchestra: Adams, Debussy and Ravel, Camberwell Chorale: Beethovens Mass in C Major and The Ruins of Athens, Musica Viva: Among the Birds and the Trees, VICTORIA CHORALE PRESENTS MOZARTIERI CONCERT. [2], In November 2010, Alan Menken confirmed that a musical theatre adaptation of the movie was in the works with a book written by Chad Beguelin. Chris toured Australia, New Zealand and Asia as part of the National and International Touring Companies of Wicked (Universal/Gordon Frost Organisation) - covering and performing the role of Boq. Fishers Modern Murder Mysteries and Back in Very Small Business (ABC); and Wolf Creek (STAN). TV: "Smash". Keians roles with the Queensland Ballet included Stanley Kowalski in A Streetcar Named Desire, the title role in King Arthur and the Tales of Camelot, Tybalt in Romeo and Juliet, Von Rothbart/Rasputin in Swan Lake, and Don Jos in Carmen. Footnote: Whoopi Goldberg once took over the traditionally male role of Pseudolus in A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To the Forum. Keians roles with the Queensland Ballet included Stanley Kowalski in, Graduating from ED5 International, Joshua Russell moved straight into, (Global Creatures) understudying the roles of Scott Hastings, Wayne Burns, and Nathan Starkey. Graeme Isaako was born in Sydney and spent his early years growing up in Auckland, New Zealand, where he developed a passion for the performing arts from a musical family. TV:Blacklist: Redemption, Madame Secretary, Law & Order: SVU, 30 Rock. Conductor of the Paranjoti Chorus. BFA Hartt School of Music 2016. Tours: Finding Neverland, Dirty Dancing. New York, NY, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. When not onstage, she is usually modelling, as she is a proud advocate for body positivity. The principal cast features Michael James Scott in the role of the Genie, Ainsley Melham as Aladdin, Arielle Jacobs as Jasmine, Adam Murphy as Jafar, Aljin Abella as Iago, George Henare as the Sultan, Adam Jon Fiorentino as Kassim, Troy Sussman as Babkak and Robert Tripolino as Omar. Aladdin The Musical: Nashville, TN: May 2-7. Proud 2020 graduate of the Baldwin Wallace Music Theatre Program. Broadway debut! Most recently, Olivia made her feature film debut in Thor: Love and Thunder and is thrilled to be playing Arabia in Moulin Rouge! Broadway: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. TheMusical. National Tour: Disneys The Lion King. Jesus Christ Superstar (Broadway); Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots (La Jolla Playhouse); Twelfth Night, The Misanthrope, Kiss Me Kate, Evita (Stratford Shakespeare Festival); Dirty Dancing (Mirvish). Much of Samanthas theatrical success can be credited to her studies with Patrick School of the Arts (PSA) and VocalAlchemy. She has worked on various modelling campaigns, as well as TV and film productions, including, . TV/film: True Story(Dustin Longo), "Gotham," (Tweaker) "Blacklist" (Wide Eye). Regional: Knoxville, Spamalot, Aint Misbehavin, Sweeney Todd, The Wiz, Caroline, or Change, Ragtime & others TV: Poker Face, Russian Doll, Gravesend & more. A great parade storms through the streets of Agrabah, led by Genie, Babkak, Omar and Kassim. Love to my family, friends, Judy Boals Inc. and Tara Rubin Casting! Aladdin premiered at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle in 2011. Amy was Co-Dance Captain and Velma cover in the most recent tour of Chicago. The electronic music software KeyComp was first introduced in the Stuttgart production (10 players)[45] as well as the Dutch and Mexican productions of the show[46] (8 players). @thesamejame. (He/Him) National Tours:CATS,The Color Purple. Credits: Mamma Mia! Bree would like to thank her husband and son for their unconditional love andsupport. Thanks to Casey and the teams at Tara Rubin and EntLabNY Shalom Yall! Jonathan Schwartz joined the company as Omar, replacing Andrew Keenan-Bolger. Regional: MTWichita, Dallas Theater Center, Disney Cruise Line. They announce the arrival of "Prince Ali of Ababwa" ("Prince Ali"). @ryrodino, Is thrilled to be joining this dream show! It takes a village! She performed the national anthem at the Australia Open and the State of Origin. Many thanks to The Mine, Tara Rubin Casting and his friends and Family. In 2021, he received a Sydney Theatre Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role in an Independent Production for The Removalists at the New Theatre. As directed and choreographed [by] Nicholaw, and adapted by Beguelin, Aladdin has an infectious and only mildly syrupy spirit. Directed by Bobby Garcia and Chari Arespacochaga, it starred Tom Rodriguez as Aladdin and featured Aiza Seguerra as Genie. Regional: The Muny (Cinderella). He can't grant wishes that include murder, romance, the revival of the dead, or wishing for additional wishes. His US television credits include Young Rock and 30 Rock (NBC), and his UK screen credits include Hollyoaks: In the City (Channel 4 UK). From then on, Aladdin becomes fun". National Tours: Jersey Boys (Frankie Valli), Wicked (Boq). Love to my family & Bobby! @jacobtgutierrez, Broadway debut! Aladdin opened on Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theatre to critical acclaim on March 20, 2014 and quickly established itself as one of the biggest new blockbusters in recent years, breaking 14 New Amsterdam Theatre house records; worldwide, it has welcomed more than 10 million people and grossed over $1 billion. 1st Nat'l Tours Original Cast: Aladdin (Kassim), Kinky Boots (Harry).Off-Broadway: world premiere of Tamar of the River (Onan) at Prospect Theater. Aladdin is considered one of the largest productions ever mounted in Australia boasting a cast of 37, a staggering 337 costumes and in an unforgettable theatrical event lauded by the New York Times as fabulous. In 2022, she made her Australian musical theatre debut in The Phantom of the Opera on Sydney Harbour. Broadway Debut! Prince Edward Theatre Get directions. Love and thanks teachers, friends, family (MLFYD/S), Dougie (143) and God. Tours: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. They are captured and thrown into the dungeon as well, but with a little help from Genie, Aladdin uses his second wish to free them ("Somebody's Got Your Back"). Much love and many thanks to his family, especially his wife Kate. The filmed production starred performers from the original Broadway, West End, Sydney and US Tour productions: Ainsley Melham as Aladdin, Trevor Dion Nicholas as Genie, Isabelle McCalla as Jasmine, Brian Gonzales as Babkak, Brandon O'Neill as Kassim, Robert Tripolino as Omar, Irvine Iqbal as Sultan, Don Darryl Rivera as Iago and Jonathan Freeman as Jafar. Aladdin, a kind but wily street urchin, falls in love with the beautiful Princess Jasmine, whom he knows is waaaaay out of his league. Screen credits include T-Bone in Neighbours and in the acclaimed short film Rabbits written and directed by Riley Sugars in which he was nominated for Best Lead Actor at Black Bird International Film Festival New York. www.markdiconzo.com. Previous credits include Associate Director/Choreographer for The Producers (Altitude Theatre), Shrek (GFO), Resident Choreographer for School of Rock (GWB), Dance Captain for The Wizard of Oz (GFO), Rachel Marron understudy in The Bodyguard (GFO), Side Show (One Eyed Man Productions/Hayes Theatre), Cats (RUG), Show Boat (TPC), Truly Scrumptious understudy in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (TML), and Wicked (GFO). He was also a top-six finalist in the inaugural 2020 AOC Initiative. Des (He/Him) graduated from the VCA with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre). Tours: The Addams Family, West Side Story (Maria u/s), A Chorus Line, Wizard of Oz, The Wedding Singer (Holly). He also performed in Peter Pan (SECC, Glasgow) and Peter Pan (New Theatre, Cardiff) for QDOS Pantomimes. Maybe not so much. @adivroy_. Dont make the mistake of thinking that Aladdin is a kids show while you can safely bring kids from about five to 105, its a show for anyone with a pulse. Winners will have 60 minutes to pay for their tickets online.Limit: Two per customerInformation: Seat locations are assigned based on availability and at the discretion of the Box Office. He toured Australia in the cast of Disneys, and took over the title role for the Auckland and Singapore seasons. Adam Jacobs and Courtney Reed, who play Aladdin and his princess, are pretty but bland, and the temperature doesn't start rising again until the magic-carpet ride, which comes after intermission and is the slickest thing to hit Broadway since the flying car in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Kahlia began her performance training in Melbourne at Dance Discovery, Centrestage and Patrick School of the Arts (PSA). Film/TV: In the Heights, Late Night with Stephen Colbert. Love & thanks to my family, friends, LDC, & Aladdin team. (NGM) and the German-language production of Disneys Aladdin in Stuttgart (Stage Entertainment). Manage Settings The executive director of a US minority rights organisation lamented that the production had 'missed an opportunity' to showcase Arab-American actors, who remain underrepresented on Broadway.[42]. My overwhelming thought was that this is the perfect way to introduce children to the magic of terrific theatre, and I was pleased to see that the audience was full of children, who hopefully will now be converts to live performance. Once at the palace, Aladdin, disguised as Prince Ali, expresses to the Sultan his desire to marry Jasmine. Ensemble, Understudy (Iago & Omar) Tyler Johnson-Campion. Love to the whole family and the brothers. International: Jihad: The Musical (West End), Bend It Like Beckham (Toronto), Merchant of Venice (Venice, Italy), Monsoon Wedding (Berkeley Rep), Much Ado (STLShakes). Shortly after graduating, she signed with Norwegian Creative studios in Florida (US) and the Toronto School of Circus Arts, where she began her professional journey as a Dancer/Aerialist. Mabuhay! He started his career on Neighbours (TEN). Additional cast included James Monroe Iglehart as Genie; Sean G. Griffin as the Sultan; Don Darryl Rivera as Iago; and Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Brian Gonzales and Brandon O'Neill as Omar, Kassim and Babkak, a trio of characters conceived for the film but ultimately replaced by Abu. Distraught, Genie returns to his lamp and refuses to speak to Aladdin. Australian musical theatre credits include Marius in Les Misrables original Australian cast, Billy in Anything Goes (Green Room Award Best Actor Musical), Billy in Chicago, Mr Banks in Mary Poppins, Edna in Hairspray, Frank Snr in Catch Me if You Can and Charlemagne in Pippin. Disney's Aladdin celebrated its 9th anniversary on Broadway. Olivia Vsquez is a proud Chilean and Greek-Australian woman, and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Music. Since his departure, Broadway credits: Holiday Inn and Miss Saigon. Pepsi Nitro National Campaign. Bree Stephens commenced her training in Tasmania and went on to graduate from ED5 International in 2017 with an Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts. Ainsley Melham (Aladdin): Broadway debut! An original Broadway cast recording was released on May 27, 2014, through Walt Disney Records and peaked at number 45 on the Billboard 200. Aladdin Broadway Original Cast Original Current Replacement Tia Altinay Attendant Ensemble Mike Cannon Performer Andrew Cao Ensemble Henchman Lauryn Ciardullo Performer Joshua Dela Cruz. Love & light! Huge thanks to my Pamiya, teachers/mentors, Tara Rubin, Casey, DDO NY and my Favorite. Tour: Aladdin (1st Natl). Tour: Finding Neverland, The Gershwins Porgy & Bess. [16] CHCH said "Artistically, this Aladdin is top grade. Thanks to Mom and Dad, my big bro Adam (the original Aladdin), Casey, Disney, and my diamond in the rough, JJ. Follow the journey on Instagram @marcusm_330. Ainsley joins the company direct from having starred in the first Australian national tour of Aladdin (2017 Helpmann Award nomination for Best Male Actor in a Musical). And while Scott is an import from Broadway, almost all the rest of the cast are home grown, many WAAPA (Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts) graduates and there were several faces I recognized from previous local Production Company shows. After she leaves, Jafar has Aladdin arrested for entering the Princess' room unsupervised. Disney's Aladdin brings the famous animated film to life, on stage. Raaaaaar! @colt.and.Ang, Proud Puertorriqueo. From the age of 3, all Fabian wanted to do was perform, and by age 8, he was attending Glenda Yee School of Dance, learning to sing, dance and act his way through his teens. Other stage credits include; Petra in A Little Night Music for Victorian Opera, Mamma Mia!, Mickey in Leader of the Pack (Green Room Award), Dusty: The Original Pop Diva, The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Demeter in Cats, Alice in Closer, Mary Poppins for Free Rain Theatre and the Netherlands season of Dirty Dancing. Aladdin was originally orchestrated by Danny Troob for 18 players: 2 synthesizers, 2 violins, 1 cello, 3 trumpets, 1 French Horn, 1 trombone, 1 bass trombone 3 woodwind players, a guitarist, a bass player (both acoustic and electric bass), a drum kit and a percussion player. With just one rub of a magic lamp, Aladdin's journey sweeps you into an exotic world full of . Devon (He/Him) was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. He was also the recipient of a scholarship to train at Broadway Dance Centre in NYC. Jafar and Iago set out to find him. He was most recently seen portraying Phoenix in the reopening cast of Jagged Little Pill on Broadway. Aladdin (Original Broadway Cast Recording) PREVIEW. Aladdin opened at the New Amsterdam Theatre (Broadway) on Thursday Mar 20, 2014 and has now been running for 9 years. Nashville, TN. Joshuas other musical theatre credits include. and The Boy From Oz (The Production Company). NYC: True Crime Obsessed. Joe (He/Him) studied at Brent Street Studios, graduating with a Certificate IV in Performing Arts, whilst simultaneously performing with Marko Panzics The Dream Dance Company on the Genesis tour. Big love to my friends, family, and my Irishman. Restoring a person's work without respecting his artistic sensibility is no tribute at all. Born in Melbourne, Kara (She/ Her) completed her full-time training as a scholarship student at Jason Colemans Ministry of Dance in 2020. Other: Fosse (Int Tour), Jerry Springer: The Opera (Carnegie Hall), Jersey Boys (Las Vegas). National tours: Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella and Mary Poppins. On February 15 and 19, 2019, respectively, Michael James Scott and Ainsley Melham transferred to the Broadway company of the show, where they were reunited with Arielle Jacobs who had joined the Broadway cast in February 2018. (**) This song was cut from the movie, restored for the musical, but later cut from the Toronto production. She also created her own cabaret, Miss Vsquez Intimate & Live, with Darlinghurst Theatre Co. and was seen turning four chairs on The Voice (season 10), joining Team Jessica Mauboy. It was a magical day at the New Amsterdam Theatre yesterday! Gratitude to my support system and DDO. Perhaps - if love has a little help from a Genie. A tight live ensemble conducted by Geoffrey Castles provides excellent orchestral support to the singers, and you could hear the oohs and aahs when Aladdin and Jasmine flew over the audience on their magic carpet. #aladdininaus, Previous Post Regional Credits include: Barrington Stage Company, The Muny, The Fulton Theatre, Westchester Broadway Theatre, Maine State Music Theatre, and many more. Love to Coop, Cam, and Jenn. Prince Abdullah, Ensemble, Understudy (Kassim) Edward Cuellar. His Genie is the ultimate in camp energy, polish and humour, and the audience just laps it up. He is a graduate of Point Park University. Thanks to her parents, David, Ta and To. [44] The National Tour, West End and Hamburg productions of the show had 15 musicians. Jonathan is the voice of Jafar in Disney's animated feature Aladdin. [6] He and his assistant, Iago, search for a way to enter the "Cave of Wonders", a mysterious cavern in the desert said to hold untold power. Bree sends her love and thanks to her supportive teachers, family, and agents at T&EManagement. The New York Times says it's "Fabulous!" and . After several regional and international productions in 2012, the musical was given a Toronto tryout in 2013. Aladdin - Classic Melbourne Aladdin by Julie Houghton 21st April, 2017 Melbourne is fortunate in having so many show stopping musicals pass through this year. (Sky); The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Neville); Next to Normal (Gabe). "[63], For the musical that played at Disney California Adventure, see, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore (20162019), 1992 Disney animated film of the same name, Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical, Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical, "Adi Roy nd Senzel Ahmady to lead the national tour of Disney's Aladdin", "Jonathan Freeman Will Bring Jafar from Screen to Stage in Disney's Aladdin at 5th Avenue", "Disney's Aladdin Will Play Toronto This Fall Prior to 2014 Broadway Premiere", "Memphis Star James Monroe Iglehart Is Genie in Disney's, "Facts You May Not Know About Aladdin Part 2! "[56], The Broadway production received mixed to positive reviews from critics.

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