D23? The Genie is Here!!!

Today is the first day of Disney's D23 Expo!  If you're there, I'll admit, I'm a little bit jealous!  Not only is it a full weekend of Disney magic, but you'll get to see this;

Yes, Disney Theatrical is back at D23 with another incredible concert showcasing the music of their Broadway shows - The Originals!  Disney veterans Josh Strickland and Ashley Brown will be returning to the D23 stage where they will be joined by Aladdin's own James Monroe Iglehart!  So if you only see one thing at the Expo tomorrow, make sure it's this!

And if you want a little sneak peak of what you can expect;

 

I wish this was being live streamed!

 

Last time attendees were treated to songs from The Hunchback of Notre Dame (long before it's US premiere) and a special preview of "Somebody's Got Your Back" from Aladdin so you never know what teases at the future could be in store tomorrow!

 

Have fun everyone!!

 

James Monroe Iglehart as Genie, Photo by Cylla Von Tiedemann

 

Genie is Going to D23

In 2013 Disney Theatrical took the D23 Expo by storm with their Broadway and Beyond concert.  The evening consisted of songs from every show from Beauty and the Beast right through to Newsies and the evening ended with a special performance of "Somebody's Got Your Back" from the then upcoming Aladdin.

Well D23 have announced that Disney Theatrical are returning to this year's D23 Expo with The Originals and the concert will be bigger and better than ever as it takes the audience on a musical journey through some of Disney's greatest Broadway numbers!  Due to the overwhelming demand for the 2013 event, the 2015 concert will be held not once but twice on the main Stage 23!

Broadway and Beyond's Ashley Brown (Mary Poppins) and Josh Strickland (Tarzan) will both be returning for The Originals and joining them will be Aladdin's very own James Monroe Iglehart who will also host the 70 minute extravaganza!

Disney on Broadway's The Originals will take place on Saturday 15th August at 11am and 2pm on Stage 23 at the D23 Expo in Anaheim.  Tickets and more information on the D23 Expo can be found here.

I can't make it this year (oh how I wish I could after reading this) but one year I swear I'll make it to one of these!!

James Monroe Iglehart as Genie, Photo by Cylla Von Tiedemann