Ladies and gentlemen, the original Broadway on Disney production of Aladdin will soon say goodbye the its original Genie. James Monroe Iglehart is out and his regular backup is in. Major Attaway will take over the role full-time beginning Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Major is… Read More »James Monroe Iglehart, Broadway’s original The Genie, departing Aladdin production
The four main stars of Disney on Broadway’s Aladdin have been with the production since its workshop days. Courtney Reed as Jasmine, James Monroe Iglehart as The Genie, Jonathan Freeman as Jafar, and Adam Jacobs as Aladdin have been the core Your days are numbered… Read More »Bad news and good news for Broadway’s Aladdin star Adam Jacobs
It was a banner year for Broadway, helped in large part by two of Disney Theatrical’s most exciting musicals – The Lion King and Aladdin. The final week of 2016 brought in a collective $49.53 million for 33 shows, the largest week ever for New… Read More »The Lion King and Aladdin help Disney Theatrical set record breaking year in 2016
Disney Vacation Club continues to celebrate its 25th Anniversary. At a recent exclusive performance of Disney’s hit Broadway musical Aladdin for DVC members, the Genie stepped outside his standard three-wish limit to grant a special wish for children who are battling life-threatening illnesses in their… Read More »Disney Vacation Club combines forces with Broadway’s Aladdin to announce Make-A-Wish donation
As part of Broadway.com’s tour of actor’s spaces on Broadway, we get a tour of Adam Jacobs’ dressing room. Jacobs, of course, plays the title role in Disney’s Aladdin. Aladdin is based on the 1992 Disney animated film of the same name and originally premiered… Read More »What does Aladdin’s Adam Jacobs keep in his dressing room?
Let me just tell you how much I love James Monroe Iglehart. He portrays The Genie in Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway, a role he has won a Tony for, bringing magic to thousands of guests every week. This week, he decided to have a little… Read More »The Genie springs to life in Wax Museum Prank
Disneyland guests were more than willing to throw down in a Lip Sync rendition of “A Whole New World” from Disney’s Aladdin and it was all caught on tape: Nice to see Disneyland putting the Cave of Wonders set from Aladdin’s Oasis to good use.… Read More »Disneyland guests Lip Sync “A Whole New World” from Aladdin
Heavier than expected severe winter weather has caused Disney Theatrical to cancel four performances of its New York City musicals today. Both Aladdin and The Lion King have canceled both the matinee and tonight’s performance in accordance with travel safety guidance from city, county, and… Read More »Weather cancels Aladdin and The Lion King Musicals in New York City