This blog is dedicated to Disney's Aladdin: Broadway's New Musical Comdey. Following a successful Pilot Production at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre in 2011, and regional and international productions in 2012, Disney announced that Aladdin would be coming to Broadway in 2014. Aladdin had it's pre-Broadway engagement at Toronto's Ed Mirvish Theatre and opened on Broadway 20th March 2014.
Monday, 19 November 2018
Telly Leung to "Sing Happy" Tonight at Birdland
Tonight, Broadway's Aladdin is leaving the majesty of Agrabah for glitz and glamour of New York as Telly Leung debuts his solo concert Sing Happy at Birdland.
The star of Aladdin, Allegiance, Godspell, and Rent will take audiences on an intimate musical journey from Brooklyn to Broadway, from the dizzying heights of Broadway openings to career-threatening events. If you want to get to know the man behind the magic, this is his story.
And if you want a little sneak preview you can check him out in rehearsals right here thanks to Playbill.
Tickets for the event are still available at the Birdland's website, so if you're free in NYC this evening make sure you check it out!
Sunday, 11 November 2018
The Hero
Today marks 100 years since the end of the First World War.
In tribute to all who lost their lives and to raise money for Help for Heroes, a host of musical theatre stars and celebrities joined forces with Daniel and Laura Curtis to create a music video titled simply, The Hero. Amongst those taking part were Aladdin stars and alumni James Monroe Iglehart, Trevor Dion Nicholas, Marisha Wallace, and Alan Menken.
You can contribute to Help for Heroes at the West End and Friends Just Giving page or download the song from all online stores now.
Thank you. We will remember them.
Friday, 2 November 2018
Aladdin Celebrates 1001 Magical Performances in the West End
Yesterday the West End cast of Aladdin celebrated two incredible milestone - their 1000th performance and the even more magical 1001st.
Here's hoping everyone at the Prince Edward Theatre, on stage and off, had a most magical evening as they celebrated this milestone befitting an Arabian Night.
Celebrating 1001 performances at the Prince Edward Theatre ✨ pic.twitter.com/yQlwl7AjXR— Aladdin The Musical (@AladdinLondon) 1 November 2018
Keep making magic everyone! I can't wait to see you all again soon.