@mayakazzaz, (He/Him) Is delighted to be in Agrabah! When Jafar asks about the identity of this "diamond in the rough", it is revealed to be Aladdin. Other notable credits include Lie With Me (Channel5 UK), Blackfella Films, , presenting on ABC3s wrapper program Studio3, and the national tour of. In 2020, she released her debut single, Move On, and is currently writing her EP. Most recently, Samantha (She/Her) appeared in the Australian tour ofChicago(u/s Roxie Hart, Gordon Frost Organisation/Suzanne Jones). Aladdin - Classic Melbourne Aladdin by Julie Houghton 21st April, 2017 Melbourne is fortunate in having so many show stopping musicals pass through this year. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. OCU dance graduate. I am so honored to be a part of this show, and to bring this story to life! Ainsley Melham & Arielle Jacobs as Aladdin & Jasmine. Tours: Finding Neverland, Dirty Dancing. Broadway debut! He started his career on Neighbours (TEN). Regional credits: Paper Mill Playhouse, The Muny, MTWichita, Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Rockette (NYC/Nashville). The company just met the press and we are . campaigns and as a dancer for The Voice. Natalie would like to make special mention of her family, teachers, and mentors, who continue to inspire her and have shaped the person she istoday. The cave angrily seals itself, trapping Aladdin inside. He was also the recipient of a scholarship to train at Broadway Dance Centre in NYC. Texas State BFA Musical Theatre. The National Post review said "This Aladdin turns out to be the best ever stage version of a movie", praising its score, direction, choreography, staging, lighting, design, and altered characterisations. Credits: The Promtour; Mr. Broadway debut! This musical version of Aladdin first opened as a live stage show in Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre back in 2011. [25] The show closed on August 24, 2019, after being seen by over 2 million people, and 1,361 performances.[26]. He was also a top-six finalist in the inaugural 2020 AOC Initiative. 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. The show's music was written by 8-time Oscar-winner, Alan Menken, including "A Whole New World", which won the Academy Award for Best Original Song. Although the film was Disney's first to feature non-white human protagonists, Disney did not consider ethnicity in the casting process for the musical. Proud Wagner Alum. Graduate of Spelman College. Love to The Mine, Philip, Anthony, Joe and Luisa. Love to Kelly, Mom/Family/friends and team BWA. Past Performance: 3 August 2016 - 26 March 2017. Aladdin decides to use his first wish to become a prince in order to be legally able to court Jasmine (Act One Finale: "Friend Like Me"/"Proud of Your Boy" (Reprises)). Proudly Filipino-Australian, Kara was a semi-finalist in the inaugural AOC Initiative in 2020. Perhaps - if love has a little help from a Genie. Other theatre highlights include the title role in, (Griffin Theatre Co.), understudying STCs, , most recently performing as George in the, (Hayes Theatre Co.). [3] The musical premiered in Seattle, Washington, at the 5th Avenue Theatre from July 7 to 31, 2011. Aladdin lies and says that he really is a prince, he just sometimes likes to dress as a commoner to escape the pressures of palace living, much like Jasmine did that day. He is thrilled to be joining Global Creatures again in Moulin Rouge! @brandon.burks. Graeme performs in the Queensland-based vocal duo Soul toSoul, Keian (He/Him) studied at The McDonald College of Performing Arts and then the Queensland Ballet Pre-Professional Program. National Tour: Disneys The Lion King. Experience the greatest pieces of film music of the modern era when the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and conductor Nicholas Buc pay, An epic story of love, courage and survival. He toured Australia in the cast of Disneys, and took over the title role for the Auckland and Singapore seasons. Australian native Ainsley Melham originated the role of Aladdin alongside American actors Arielle Jacobs as Princess Jasmine and Michael James Scott as the Genie. (The Arts Center), Rita in White Christmas (Ogunquit Playhouse), a swing in A Christmas Story (US tour) and performing on Manhattans Cabaret Scene (Feinsteins/54 Below, Metropolitan Room). But nothing before or after it in Aladdin lives up to those six sublime minutes. He is represented by T&EManagement. The Sultan demands that Jasmine must marry a noble prince before her birthday, which is only three days away. 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. Raaaaaar! Broadway: A Chorus Line (Al), West Side Story (Snowboy), Ghost, The Addams Family, All Shook Up. Chaska (She/Her) trained at Brent Street and graduated in 2014. www.netanelbellaishe.com. Mabuhay! TV/Film: "Our Cartoon President," "Elementary," "Bachelorette." Love to mom, dad, James, Nala! The smash hit Broadway musical returns for a limited 1-week season to reopen the National Theatre Melbourne. Most recently, Olivia made her feature film debut in, Multitalented Adam-Jon Fiorentinos stage credits include starring as Bert in the Broadway production of, (New Amsterdam Theatre, New York), Young Ben in Londons West End in, (Life Like Company), Kassim in the Australian tour of, (The Production Company) and Valentin in the Melbourne Theatre Companys production of, . Much love to mom, dad, Michael, Darcy and Ileanaalways. Alinta (She/Her) is one of Australias most captivating leading ladies. Australian Aladdin cast announced. Love to God, family, and TKO. Your continued use of this site is your consent. Directed by Bobby Garcia and Chari Arespacochaga, it starred Tom Rodriguez as Aladdin and featured Aiza Seguerra as Genie. TV: "Smash. Footnote: Whoopi Goldberg once took over the traditionally male role of Pseudolus in A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To the Forum. Bree sends her love and thanks to her supportive teachers, family, and agents at T&EManagement. Editor-in-Chief (Printboy Magazine). Broadway: Motown (OBC), Mary Poppins, Leap of Faith, Memphis. Radio City Christmas Spectacular (NYC), In the Heights (Sacramento Music Circus), Disneys Beauty & the Beast (ASF). [5] Adam Jacobs and Courtney Reed played Aladdin and Jasmine. Disney's beloved animated movie Aladdin was a critical box office smash when it was released, grossing over $500 million worldwide (not adjusted for inflation) and . Some of Chriss other main-stage theatre credits include: the original cast of the Des McAnuff-directed stage adaptation of Doctor Zhivago (Gordon Frost Organisation), Cosi Fan Tutte (Opera Australia), Man 1 in Songs For A New World (Hayes Theatre Co/BlueSaint), creating the role of Aloysius in the Darren Gilshenan-directed The Chaos Fairy (Monkey Baa), The Pirates of Penzance (Opera Australia), the Newsboy in the International Tour of Jekyll and Hyde (TML), The Music of The Night (Spears Entertainment) and Adam Guettels Floyd Collins (Meredith Shaw). Off Broadway:The Golden Bride, Urinetown. Des most recently played Thomas in The Beautiful Game with Manilla Street Productions. Eternal gratitude to his Village, Avalon Artist Group, CCM, Mom, Dad, Joi, David! Ainsley Melham (Aladdin): Broadway debut! Ryan is a true triple threat nonbinary performer with a career in theatre, cabaret, and film. Giuliana (She/Her) made her musical theatre debut inSaturday Night Fever(GFO), understudying the role of Annette whilst completing her Certificate in Performing Arts at the prestigious Brent Street Studios. [61] Charles Isherwood of The New York Times was mostly positive in his review, writing that "this latest musical adapted from one of Disney's popular movies defied my dour expectations. Broadway Boys & Broadway Inspirational Voices proud member! Joshuas other musical theatre credits include. Your browser does not support the audio element. Aladdin has no idea who she is, but he is immediately smitten. 82 Songs. 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. Arielle originated the roles of (Farhad) in Farhad, or the Secret of Being Off-Broadway, (Gabriella) in the National Tour of Disney's High School Musical, (Nina) in the 1st National Tour of In The Heights, and (Jasmine) in the Australian company of Disney's Aladdin. 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. @brandonjlarge, BFA CSU Fullerton. Disney's Aladdin, a fabulous tale of daring, magic, deceitful sorcerers and hilarious genies, brings a whole new world to London's West End. 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"). Follow the journey on Instagram @marcusm_330. Aladdin (Original, Musical, Broadway) will open in New York City Mar 20, . 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). team. Broadway credits: Spamalot (original company), Elf. [6] The production was directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw. april-holloway.com #dancesingthrive, Broadway: Cinderella (u/s Jean-Michel, Lord Pinkleton). He was most recently seen portraying Phoenix in the reopening cast of Jagged Little Pill on Broadway. Chris holds a number of diverse TV credits and his voice features on several castrecordings. With just one rub of a magic lamp, Aladdin's journey sweeps you into an exotic world full of . NYC: Radio City Christmas Spectacular (vocalist). He went on to graduate from ED5 International with an Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts under the guidance of William A. Forsythe. Emma is thrilled to be joining the Australian company of Moulin Rouge! She has also had the pleasure of working on numerous television. Born and raised in Ventura, California, Daniel is fresh out of college with a BFA from Elon University. 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. When not onstage, she is usually modelling, as she is a proud advocate for body positivity. 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. She then transitioned to Brent Street Studios to complete her dance and musical theatre diploma studies in 2017 and 2018. What I loved about it was the positive human values it espouses, and the incredibly catchy songs and impressive dance routines. Amused and overjoyed at his good fortune, Aladdin tricks Genie into magically freeing them from the cave without actually using a wish; thereafter, Genie states that Aladdin will not receive any more magic help unless he explicitly states "I wish". @sorabwadia, Is thrilled to be back in Agrabah! Regional: The Scottsboro Boys(Signature Theatre Company), Gypsy (Arden Theatre Company), A Chorus Line (Weston Playhouse), Saturday Night Fever (Playhouse Square). 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. Other theatre in his native Australia includes Sonny Malone in Xanadu. Thanks to my family, friends, and teachers who helped get me where I am today. Fishers Modern Murder Mysteries and Back in Very Small Business (ABC); and Wolf Creek (STAN). She appeared in the feature film The Sapphires, before being cast in the world tour of the ARIA-nominated show Velvet, as a featured vocalist alongside Marcia Hines. (*****) A longer arrangement similar to the original demo, with Howard Ashman's original lyrics, is used for this song. The latest is the Disney live musical Aladdin, currently lighting up Her Majestys Theatre. Cody Hernndez. (Gateway Playhouse). He is thrilled to be joining Global Creatures again in. Ensemble, Understudy (Aladdin & Omar) Brandon Burks. 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. INTO THE WOODS & More Lead 2023 Drama League Award Nominations. Not to mention enough baubles, bangles and beading to keep a whole season of RuPaul's Drag Race contestants in runway attire. Thanks to her parents, David, Ta and To. Meanwhile, Jafar and Iago manage to steal the lamp that Aladdin carelessly discarded. [44] The National Tour, West End and Hamburg productions of the show had 15 musicians. #aladdininaus, Previous Post 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. (***) This song uses the edit to Ashman's lyric which was intended to resolve a controversy with the original film. The voice of the cave reveals that only one who is worthy, a "diamond in the rough", may enter. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. 143 to my J. MichaelJamesScott.com Instagram: @iamMJScott Twitter: @iamMJScott, Arielle is so excited to be in Agrabah! Most recently, Chris featured alongside Tina Arena in Opera Australias re-staging of Hal Princes original production of Evita at the Sydney Opera House. 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. Tour: A Chorus Line (Alan DeLuca). Genie then enters with Jasmine in chains, saying that Jafar is now his master and that his first wish was to make Jasmine his prisoner. Credits include the films, The Producers and Across the Universe, the National Tour of Roundabout's Anything Goes, and The Radio City Christmas Spectacular (NYC). IG: @omaruelom, Tours: A Chorus Line (Natl, Japan, China). @gelosaurus. Aladdin the Musical currently plays at Capitol Theatre, Sydney and will play at Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne from April 2017. Devon then joined the UK and International tour of Mamma Mia! She began her professional career with Royal Caribbean International Cruise Lines in the musicals, . (NGM) and the German-language production of Disneys Aladdin in Stuttgart (Stage Entertainment). Fantasy/Imaginary, Multiple Settings, Spectacle, Community Theatre, High School, Professional Theatre. [6] In 2016, she made her musical theatre debut in Disneys Aladdin. The Genie then reveals that he has limitations to his powers. He appeared in the short film Meat (Sunday Productions), which was nominated for an Australian Directors Guild Award in 2015. If theres one thing Walt Disney was the master of, it was entertainment that everyone would enjoy, and thats what Aladdin delivers in spades. Since then, he has performed in several musicals, a highlight being West Side Story for Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour under the direction of Francesca Zambello. Credits: Natl Tour: CATS (Demeter, u/s Grizabella) Regional: West Side Story (Anita & Maria), A Chorus Line (Morales), Cabaret (Sally Bowles). WIN SYD TIX | Ladies in Black, Next Post From the producer of The Lion King, the beloved story of Aladdin comes to thrilling theatrical life in this bold new musical. Impossible without Mom. [22], A Japanese production opened in 2015 at the Dentsu Shiki Theatre Umi in Tokyo, presented by the Shiki Theatre Company. Their parents? Thanks to Stewart Talent, friends & family for their support. Thanks to Casey and the teams at Tara Rubin and EntLabNY Shalom Yall! Rodney graduated from WAAPA in1989. Much love and many thanks to his family, especially his wife Kate. Regional: Arena Stage, North Shore Music Theatre. TV/film: True Story(Dustin Longo), "Gotham," (Tweaker) "Blacklist" (Wide Eye). (****) The Genie's part in this song was performed by Babkak, Omar, and Kassim in the Seattle and Vancouver productions. Prince Abdullah, Ensemble, Understudy (Kassim), Attendant, Ensemble, Understudy (Jasmine), Swing, Assistant Dance Captain, Fight Captain, Understudy (Razoul), Production Stage Manager - North American Tour, Assistant Stage Manager - North American Tour. (He/Him) National Tours:CATS,The Color Purple. His US television credits include Young Rock and 30 Rock (NBC), and his UK screen credits include Hollyoaks: In the City (Channel 4 UK). Most recently Rodney performed the role of Amos Hart in Chicago. Other credits include Billy Elliot (Louise Withers and Associates), Dance Captain in Bring It On (StageMasters), Dance Captain in Evita (Opera Australia/Gordon Frost Organisation) and choreography for Urinetown (Lasalle College of the Arts,Singapore). Love to my family & Bobby! @laurenmariasoosay, Thrilled to be in Agrabah! TV: "Law & Order.". Jonathan Schwartz joined the company as Omar, replacing Andrew Keenan-Bolger. Is overjoyed to be making her national tour debut inDisneys Aladdin! For Della & Len. She was born and raised in the Bay Area, CA and studies at NYU. Devon (He/Him) was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. 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. He appeared in Simon Gallaghers The Mikado in the role of Nanki-Poo and in Disneys The Lion King, in which he understudied Adult Simba. 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. TV/film: Elementary, Too Big To Fail, "Law And Order," "Gossip Girl," "Shining Time Station," "Remember Wenn," The Ice Storm, Life Animated (Oscar Nomination 2017). Danielle Gibson was born in Jamaica and raised in Queensland, Australia, where she found her love for the arts and passion for theatre at a young age. Rochester, NY, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. Favorite credits include: On The Town (Broadway revival), NBC's "Peter Pan Live!" [8], In 2012, productions of the musical played at the Tuacahn Amphitheatre in Ivins, Utah, from June to October 2012 and The Muny in St. Louis in July 2012. Synopsis. Aladdin premiered at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle in 2011. TV: HBO's "Boardwalk Empire," "The Mysteries of Laura," "The Blacklist," Netflix's "Gypsy," "Blue Bloods," "A Gifted Man," and all of the "Law and Orders." [14][15] Nicholaw, Barnes and Steinmeyer returned as director-choreographer and costume designer, with Bob Crowley replacing Louizos as scenic designer. Astonished by all the treasure buried within the cave, Aladdin attempts to take the Egyptian chain along with the lamp. Regional: Chicago (MUNY), An American in Paris (Cape Playhouse), West Side Story (Asolo Rep). @senzel.ahmady, Makes his National Tour debut! Bobby Pestka has appeared on Broadway in Lincoln Center's The King and I, Bombay Dreams, and Flower Drum Song. National Tour debut! She has worked on various modelling campaigns, as well as TV and film productions, including Seriously Red, Ticket to Paradise, and Baz Luhrmanns Elvis. Regional: Rent (Mimi); Into the Woods (The Bakers Wife). Aladdins journey sweeps audiences into an exotic world of daring adventure, classic comedy and timeless romance. Join StageAgent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. Huge thanks to my Pamiya, teachers/mentors, Tara Rubin, Casey, DDO NY and my Favorite. NYC: True Crime Obsessed. Aladdin opened at the New Amsterdam Theatre (Broadway) on Thursday Mar 20, 2014 and has now been running for 9 years. Aladdin uses his third and final wish to set Genie free. Singles include: Christmas All Year Long, I See Fire and Son of God. Since his departure, Broadway credits: Holiday Inn and Miss Saigon. "[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! Broadway debut! Danielle is thrilled to make her musical debut in Australia and grateful to Global Creatures and the Moulin Rouge! Louis, Cape Playhouse, Sacramento Music Circus. Genie . However, the shorter arrangement from the film, albeit without some of the changes made to Ashman's original lyrics, was used for the Seattle and Toronto productions. Graduate of UMiami '12. Other credits include Grease The Arena Experience (Harvest Rain) and The Songs of Pasek and Paul: You Will Be Found. [38], This tour will hit 36 cities across the United States and Canada, including many that have not hosted the show previously. Thank you DGRW and to my parents for believing I could make it. AEA Proud. Fishers Modern Murder Mysteries and Back in Very Small Business (ABC); and Wolf Creek (STAN). Most recently, Bree was the Director/Choreographer for Altitude Theatres Once on this Island at La Boite Theatre. That's because Disney's Aladdin, which opened in 2014, has played well over 2000 performances there. For Mom and Dad. Chris also recently toured Australia in Green Days rock phenomenon American Idiot (Shake and Stir) and audiences may know him best from his portrayal of Angel in the Hayes Theatre Company's production of Rent (Highway Run). www.aladdinthemsuical.com.au [13], Aladdin had a pre-Broadway tryout at the Ed Mirvish Theatre in Toronto, Ontario, from November 2013 to January 2014. Roles include: Fantine in Les Misrables (Helpmann Award Nomination Best Actress Australia, Dubai, Singapore and London), Erzulie in Once on this Island, Nala in The Lion King (Melbourne), Belle in Beauty and the Beast, Elphaba Alternate in Wicked, Fay Apple in Anyone Can Whistle, Songs for a New World, The King and I and ensemble/covers for Scaramouche, Oz and Killer Queen in We Will Rock You. @ben__chavez, National Tour Debut! All ends well as Aladdin and Jasmine board the magic carpet and take flight (Finale Ultimo: "Arabian Nights"/"A Whole New World" (Reprises)). New York, NY, SM for Poor Yella Rednecks Meanwhile, in the palace of Agrabah, Princess Jasmine is scolded by her father, the Sultan, for refusing yet another suitor. Much of Samanthas theatrical success can be credited to her studies with Patrick School of the Arts (PSA) and VocalAlchemy. Hiba Elchikhe makes an endearing Jasmine. Disney credits: Red Car Trolley News Boys (Disneyland AGVA), "Christmas Day Parade" w/Justin Bieber (on ABC), Debby Ryan and Disney's "Shake It Up!" First Performance 27/05/2016. 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). The beloved Disney story is brought to thrilling theatrical life. Driftwood The Musical tells the inspirational story of renowned Austrian/Australian sculptor Karl Duldig, Soul and story; serenity and ecstasy Across time and place, composers have been inspired to serve a spiritual vision, and pursue, Ever since Pierre Monteux was principal conductor in the 60s, French music has been part of the London Symphony Orchestras DNA., Mahlers Seventh is the dark horse of his symphonies. 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]. BFA from Ithaca College. Emma (She/Her) began her training at The Australian Ballet School where she received multiple scholarships. 25, 2021. This new production features a full score, including the five cherished songs from the Academy Award-winning soundtrack including A Whole New World and more written especially for the stage. The North American tour of the Disney hit will launch in Schenectady, NY at Proctors, playing October 11-23, 2022. Debut Album: A Musical Heart. From the moment the curtain lifts and American import Michael James Scott claims the stage as the Genie, you know you are in for a fabulous night.