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While many people quite rightly query the need to import talent when we have so much of it here, Scott is an import we should be glad we took! Broadway: Holiday Inn. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. BFA from Ithaca College. ; The Royal Family of Broadway. 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. Onscreen he has appeared on Australian television shows Dance Academy, The Masked Singer and The Real Full Monty. She performed the national anthem at the Australia Open and the State of Origin. Concert Venues: 54 Below, Broadway@W. BFA from Penn State. In 2013 Keian joined Oper Graz Tanz, Austria, performing in West Side Story, Carousel and Im weissen Rssl. Aladdin: Live from the West End (2023) - IMDb Other theatre credits include Moscow/first national tour of 42nd Street, Minsky's Radio Girl, Prophet in Pink (NY Fringe Festival). [13], Aladdin had a pre-Broadway tryout at the Ed Mirvish Theatre in Toronto, Ontario, from November 2013 to January 2014. Love to my wife Kim and our boys Marcus and Trevor. @thesamejame. Love to my family and friends! Winner of "Israel's So You Think You Can Dance." 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. Aladdin Soundtrack: Official Playlist by Disney Music Broadway in Chicago: 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Chip). 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. Presented by FORM Dance Projects and Riverside Theatres [24], A West End production officially opened on June 15, 2016, at the Prince Edward Theatre, with previews from May 27, 2016, and starring Dean John-Wilson as Aladdin, Trevor Dion Nicholas as Genie, Jade Ewen as Jasmine, Don Gallagher as Jafar, Peter Howe as Iago, Irvine Iqbal as Sultan, Nathan Amzi as Babkak, Rachid Sabitri as Omar, and Stephen Rahman-Hughes as Kassim. [57] Mark Kennedy of the Associated Press gave the production a rave review, writing: "It's spritely well sung and hits that sweet spot Disney Theatrical Productions do so well, a saccharine fairy tale for the kids cut by some sly, vinegary quips for their parents. A great parade storms through the streets of Agrabah, led by Genie, Babkak, Omar and Kassim. Her other credits includeEvita(u/s Eva Pern, Opera Australia/Gordon Frost Organisation),Singin in the Rain(u/s Kathy Selden, Michael Cassel Group/Dainty Group),Anything Goes(u/s Erma and Reno Sweeney, Opera Australia/Gordon Frost Organisation),Sweet Charity(u/s Charity Hope Valentine, Tinderbox/Neil Gooding/Luckiest Productions),A Chorus Line (u/s Cassie, Diana, Maggie, Sheila, Judy, TML Enterprises), Wicked (Universal Studios Japan), King Kong(Global Creatures),A Funny Thing Happened on the Wayto the Forum(Gordon Frost Organisation),The Producers(The Production Company), andAnything Goes(The Production Company). Since moving back to Sydney, he has appeared in advertising campaigns for various brands and continued to work on his craft. And yes, you'll hear the tunes you loved in the 1992 movie. His screen credits include the TV series Spreadsheet (Paramount+); My Life Is Murder, Five Bedrooms, and Playing for Keeps (Network TEN); Ms. Love to my family, friends, Judy Boals Inc. and Tara Rubin Casting! BA, Loyola University New Orleans. NYMF: The Last Word (Jay Subasinghe). After several regional and international productions in 2012, the musical was given a Toronto tryout in 2013. Jasmine laments the situation to her handmaidens ("These Palace Walls"). april-holloway.com #dancesingthrive, Broadway: Cinderella (u/s Jean-Michel, Lord Pinkleton). B.S. Fantasy/Imaginary, Multiple Settings, Spectacle, Community Theatre, High School, Professional Theatre. Pepsi Nitro National Campaign. #aladdininaus, Previous Post 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. Other stage credits include three Wharf Revues, Mary Stuart (STC), The Homosexuals (Griffin), The Misanthrope (Bell Shakespeare) and Noises Off (MTC). The production will play Melbourne's Regent Theatre in 2021, Gerry Ryan and Carmen Pavlovic of Global Creatures, as well as Martin Pakula, the Victorian Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, announced Sunday. Trained at Body Language Dance Studios in Hobart, Bree then graduated from the Victorian College of the Arts in Musical Theatre. Alinta is a concert performer and songwriter. Regional: MTWichita, Dallas Theater Center, Disney Cruise Line. @coltprattes, Off-Broadway: Emojiland, Till, Standby. Not to mention enough baubles, bangles and beading to keep a whole season of RuPaul's Drag Race contestants in runway attire. 143 to my J. MichaelJamesScott.com Instagram: @iamMJScott Twitter: @iamMJScott, Arielle is so excited to be in Agrabah! Lyricists are listed for the individual songs. Thanks to Mom and Dad, my big bro Adam (the original Aladdin), Casey, Disney, and my diamond in the rough, JJ. Home(Sydney Theatre Company), and Frankie Valli inJersey Boys(Newtheatricals). Aladdin Musical is Genie-us . Fearful of this great responsibility, he tells Genie he's going to save his third wish for a day he may need it rather than use it to free Genie like he promised. Disney's Aladdin (Touring) Tickets - Ticketmaster Many thanks to Tara Rubin Casting. TV: "Smash. Prior to that, she appeared as Elphaba inWicked(HOTA/Matt Ward Productions), as Dorothy inThe Wizard of Oz(Gordon Frost Organisation/Suzanne Jones), and as the title role inViolet(Blue Saint Productions), for which she received a 2015 Sydney Theatre Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical. HAIRSPRAY THE MUSICAL returns to Melbourne | News - AussieTheatre.com Aladdin initially shrugs this off in disbelief, prompting the Genie to display his powers with an impressive musical number ("Friend Like Me"). He toured Australia in the cast of Disneys Aladdin and took over the title role for the Auckland and Singapore seasons. @carinaballerina_, National Tour debut! His Genie is the ultimate in camp energy, polish and humour, and the audience just laps it up. [33], Disney Theatrical launched a national tour on April 11, 2017, at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre. Or call: 615-782-4040. He appeared in the short film Meat (Sunday Productions), which was nominated for an Australian Directors Guild Award in 2015. Graduate of UMiami '12. Running Time 2h30, inc. interval. For grandpa. Broadway: Beautiful: The Carole KingMusical. The Musical and would like to thank his family, close friends and mentors for all their support throughout his career sofar. Cambridge, ON, OFC Creations Theatre Center Season 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. 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. Last seen in The Little Mermaid (Paper Mill). Prince Edward Theatre Get directions. This production of Disney's Aladdin opened in Sydney in 2016 and has travelled to Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Auckland and Adelaide before making its way to Singapore. @cameronsirian. - Entertainment Weekly. Aladdin is a young man who spends his days stealing food from the street vendors of Agrabah along with his three best friends, Kassim, Omar and Babkak ("One Jump Ahead"). They performed to critical acclaim as Usnavi De La Vega in Blue SaintsIn the Heights, winning a Sydney Theatre Award for Best Actor in a Musical. It is the 10th highest-grossing Broadway production of all time, having grossed $500 million at the Broadway theatre as of August2022[update]. His US television credits include Young Rock and 30 Rock (NBC), and his UK screen credits include Hollyoaks: In the City (Channel 4 UK). The New York Times says it's "Fabulous!" and . Prince Abdullah, Ensemble, Understudy (Kassim) Edward Cuellar. (**) This is a new song written for the musical. He toured Australia in the cast of Disneys, and took over the title role for the Auckland and Singapore seasons. For Mom and Dad. Devon (He/Him) was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. Simons (He/Him) starring roles in Londons West End include Captain von Trapp in The Sound of Music, Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera, Carl-Magnus in A Little Night Music with Dame Judi Dench, Georges in La Cage Aux Folles with John Barrowman and the UK premiere of Holding the Man. When not onstage, she is usually modelling, as she is a proud advocate for body positivity. Photo Michele Aboud [38], This tour will hit 36 cities across the United States and Canada, including many that have not hosted the show previously. THE WEDDING SINGER Announces Creatives and Full Cast, and Extends Aladdin in Melbourne - Dance Life Proud NYU Tisch graduate, award-winning songwriter, and piano man. 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]. Melbourne is fortunate in having so many show stopping musicals pass through this year. 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. Join StageAgent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. World Tours: The Truth About Love with P!NK. 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. Much love to mom, dad, Michael, Darcy and Ileanaalways. Alinta (She/Her) is one of Australias most captivating leading ladies. Follow the journey on Instagram @marcusm_330. All thanks to God, friends, family, the incredible Aladdin team, About Artists and all my teachers! Babkak, Omar and Kassim are made royal advisors, while Iago is arrested. and is currently writing her EP. Devon would love to thank his family, friends and teachers for their incredible support. Fishers Modern Murder Mysteries and Back in Very Small Business (ABC); and Wolf Creek (STAN). Stream songs including "Overture", "Arabian Nights" and more. She has trained for screen and stage, and has had lead roles in television advertising campaigns for brands including Pantene, Praise, McDonald's, and V Energy. Film: Hairspray, Cadillac Records. Rochester, NY, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. WIN SYD TIX | Ladies in Black, Next Post Broadway Debut! AEA Proud. Off-Broadway: A Clockwork Orange. Born and raised in Ventura, California, Daniel is fresh out of college with a BFA from Elon University. Remembering what Genie told him earlier about the limitations to his powers, Aladdin tricks Jafar into wishing for himself to become a genie so that his power will be unmatched. While the many children in the audience were goggle-eyed at the colour and movement, it was the sly wisecracks that tickled the funny bone of the adults in the audience. After Aladdin asks what Genie would wish for, Genie muses that he would wish for freedom since he is a prisoner of his lamp, so Aladdin promises to use his last wish to free Genie. Regional: Pride & Prejudice(Darcy),Man of La Mancha(Dr. Carassco),Hair. OCU dance graduate. Fishers Modern Murder Mysteries and Back in Very Small Business (ABC); and Wolf Creek (STAN). @thejoshdrake. Composer Alan Menkens music is wonderful, as are the lyrics from Howard Ashman. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Regional: Knoxville, Spamalot, Aint Misbehavin, Sweeney Todd, The Wiz, Caroline, or Change, Ragtime & others TV: Poker Face, Russian Doll, Gravesend & more. [7] The set designer was Anna Louizos, with costumes designed by Gregg Barnes. Thanks to CTG, Tara Rubin Casting, Mom and family. Tour: A Chorus Line (Alan DeLuca). He started his career on Neighbours (TEN). Agrabah is coming to a city near you! Jafar and Iago set out to find him. For Bigmama. Australian Aladdin cast announced | News - AussieTheatre.com Best Musical , Best Book of a Musical for Chad Beguelin, Best Choreography for Casey Nicholaw, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Alan Menken, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Howard AshmanBest Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Tim Rice and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Chad Beguelin. What I loved about it was the positive human values it espouses, and the incredibly catchy songs and impressive dance routines. (***) This song uses the edit to Ashman's lyric which was intended to resolve a controversy with the original film. Weinstock made his Broadway debut in Aladdin in 2016. He went on to graduate from ED5 International with an Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts under the guidance of William A. Forsythe. Joe has worked with artists such as Charli XCX, Guy Sebastian, and Jessica Mauboy, performed onscreen for The X Factor and Dancing with the Stars, and been a cast member of Opera Australias iconic productions of Turandot and La Traviata on Sydney Harbour. Thanks to MSA. Regional credits: Aladdin (5th Avenue Theatre), Hairspray (Fulton Opera House), King and I, Show Boat (Sacramento Music Circus), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, White Christmas (Walnut Street Theatre). She then went on to portray Rosala in Opera Australias Handa Opera production on Sydney Harbour of, . Broadway debut! She graduated from the Australian Dance Performance Institute (2013) with an Advanced Diploma of Musical Theatre. As a young singer, dancer, and actor, Graeme made his musical theatre debut in 2002 in Cameron Mackintoshs production of, in the role of Dipper. on Broadway. That's because Disney's Aladdin, which opened in 2014, has played well over 2000 performances there. The Cave of Wonders is wonderful. *You can withdraw your consent for these messages at any time. She began her professional career with Royal Caribbean International Cruise Lines in the musicals, . Chaska performed in the hit show Pigalle for the Sydney Festival 2018, before securing the role of Liz and understudy to Mama Morton in Chicago in 2019 (Gordon Frost Organisation). Training: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. "[53], The Vancouver Sun said "Director Casey Nicholaw has served up a thoroughly satisfying confection for kids, who will no doubt delight in the swords, smoke and spectacular tunes of Aladdin and will leave the theatre content to have been transported to 'a whole new world'. Thank you Tara Rubin Casting, LA Talent, & Zero Gravity Management! Huge thanks to Tara Rubin Casting, family, friends, Mom & Dad. Get Tickets. The creative team and full cast list has been announced for the hilarious, feel-good musical, The . 2023 Global Creatures. The North American tour of Aladdin recently celebrated its 2nd anniversary and welcomed its two millionth guest. She's previously starred on Broadway in In The Heights (Nina)across from creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and in Wicked(Nessa). Maybe not so much. Regional: Joseph (Narrator), Mamma Mia!, Jersey Boys. Credits: West Side Story (Paper Mill Playhouse - Indio/Chino u/s), Red Eye of Love (Waterman's Community Center - Ensemble), Saturday Night Fever (Royal Caribbean Productions - Javier/Double J u/s). Best Musical , Best Book of a Musical for Chad Beguelin, Best Choreography for Casey Nicholaw, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Alan Menken, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Howard AshmanBest Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Tim Rice and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Chad Beguelin. @itscodyny, Is excited to be on this magic carpet ride! Regional: Sweeney Todd (Geva), Hero (Asolo Rep). She performed alongside Hugh Jackman in his Broadway to Oz tour and was a fixture on The Production Company stage, playing Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar, Magnolia in Show Boat, Kathy Selden in Singin in the Rain, Svetlana in Chess (Green Room Award), Niki Harris in Curtains and Sibella Hallward in A Gentlemans Guide to Love and Murder. Aladdin the Musical currently plays at Capitol Theatre, Sydney and will play at Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne from April 2017. All my love to Colt, Missy, and Mya. 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. www.netanelbellaishe.com. [6] The production was directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw. www.emilywhitewinter.com, Yes! James Monroe Iglehart, The Original Broadway Cast of Aladdin. [17][18][19] The show was nominated for five Tony Awards, winning one for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical for James Monroe Iglehart. Keian (He/Him) studied at The McDonald College of Performing Arts and then the Queensland Ballet Pre-Professional Program. Happily AEA. NYC: Mary Poppins; The Little Mermaid; Beauty And The Beast; The Producers; 42nd Street; On The Town; How To Succeed; She Loves Me (Tony Nomination); Platinum; Sherlock Holmes; Finian's Rainbow(Irish Rep.); A Class Act (MTC); Lil' Abner and Of Thee I Sing(City Center Encores); Sail Away and The Mikado (Carnegie Hall). Other Bway: Aladdin (orig co.), Hair (orig revival co.), All Shook Up (orig co.), The Pirate Queen (orig co.), Elf (orig co.), Mamma Mia and Tarzan. From the producer of The Lion King, the beloved story of Aladdin comes to thrilling theatrical life in this bold new musical. Thanks to Stewart Talent, friends & family for their support. Join StageAgent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. Jafar, who is suspicious of Ali, tells him the location of Jasmine's bedroom, not mentioning that it is against Agrabah law for the Princess to have a suitor in her quarters unsupervised. and a superb comic performance as his sidekick Iago from Aljin Abella. 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. He was thrilled to perform alongside his inspiration, Hugh Jackman, in his, Australian Tour. Go JMU Dukes! TheMusical. NYC: True Crime Obsessed. Love to my family & Bobby! The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. 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. "[56], The Broadway production received mixed to positive reviews from critics.

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