Most recently, Olivia made her feature film debut in Thor: Love and Thunder and is thrilled to be playing Arabia in Moulin Rouge! Regional credits: Paper Mill Playhouse, The Muny, MTWichita, Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Rockette (NYC/Nashville). [33], Disney Theatrical launched a national tour on April 11, 2017, at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre. James was also a lead performer alongside Melinda Schneider for the Blake Entertainment production of Doris, which opened at the Sydney OperaHouse. TV: The Blacklist, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. BFA Pace. 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. 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. Review Roundup: NEW YORK, NEW YORK Opens On Broadway! Other credits: Man of LaMancha (Sancho) & Peter Pan (Smee). "[56], The Broadway production received mixed to positive reviews from critics. Since graduating, she has been cast in numerous productions, including, alongside director Amy Campbell, and most recently, at the Hayes Theatre. The North American tour of Aladdin recently celebrated its 2nd anniversary and welcomed its two millionth guest. [21], Aladdin premiered on December 6, 2015, at the Neue Flora in Hamburg, in partnership with Stage Entertainment and starring Richard-Salvador Wolff as Aladdin, Enrico De Pieri as Genie, Ethan Freeman as Jafar, and Myrthes Monteiro as Jasmine. Eternal gratitude to his Village, Avalon Artist Group, CCM, Mom, Dad, Joi, David! 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. Perhaps - if love has a little help from a Genie. She was born and raised in the Bay Area, CA and studies at NYU. Voice/motion capture for Tony the Tiger. www.anandnagraj.com, National tour debut! [13], Aladdin had a pre-Broadway tryout at the Ed Mirvish Theatre in Toronto, Ontario, from November 2013 to January 2014. Tours:Anastasia(First National), West Side Story, Tokyo. In 2006 he joined the Queensland Ballet under the artistic direction of Francois Klaus. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. National Tour debut! Hailed by USA Today as "Pure Genie-Us," ALADDIN on Broadway features all your favorite songs from the film as well as new music written by Tony and Academy Award winner Alan Menken (Newsies) with lyrics penned by the legendary Howard Ashman (Beauty and the Beast), Tony Award winner Tim Rice (The Lion King, Aida), and book writer Chad Beguelin International: Jihad: The Musical (West End), Bend It Like Beckham (Toronto), Merchant of Venice (Venice, Italy), Monsoon Wedding (Berkeley Rep), Much Ado (STLShakes). In Agrabah, City of Enchantment, every beggar has a story and every camel has a tail! Your continued use of this site is your consent. Cody Hernndez. 1st Nat'l tours (OTC): Aladdin (Kassim), Kinky Boots (Harry). Thanks to Tara Rubin Casting and TPG! Thanks to Mom, Dad, Robert, family, and Walker, my flower man. Research Playwrights, Librettists, Composers and Lyricists. She began her training at Hornsby Dance Centre/IPA and continued her education at Newtown High School of Performing Arts. Disney's Aladdin brings the famous animated film to life, on stage. [47], A special performance of Aladdin was filmed on location at the Prince Edward Theatre in London on August 31, 2019, after the show had already officially closed on August 24, 2019. Follow the journey on Instagram @marcusm_330. His US television credits include Young Rock and 30 Rock (NBC), and his UK screen credits include Hollyoaks: In the City (Channel 4 UK). For grandpa. Love and thanks to Tara Rubin Casting, creatives, Mom and Dad, family and friends. The Genie is a role that needs the kind of pizzazz and energy that Scott has, and its his presence that electrifies the rest of the cast, and the audience is the winner. STC: Man of La Mancha (Anselmo/Barber, u/s Sancho). 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. 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. Winner of "Israel's So You Think You Can Dance." TV/Film: "Younger," "Law & Order: SVU," "Fashion Rocks," Detroit. ____________________________________________. "[58] Elysa Gardener of USA Today gave the show 3.5 out of four stars and said, "If Disney Theatrical's latest production doesn't sustain that frenzied high throughout, it delivers a rush that may surprise folks who attend either as chaperones or to relive their own youths. She has toured in Le Cirque Bijou and Elements, and most recently she played Urleen in, . Most recently, Giuliana was seen performing onstage as part of the cast of Opera AustraliasLa Traviataon the iconic stage at SydneyHarbour. They announce the arrival of "Prince Ali of Ababwa" ("Prince Ali"). * Privacy Policy Show Overview. Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more. Huge thanks to my Pamiya, teachers/mentors, Tara Rubin, Casey, DDO NY and my Favorite. Radio City Christmas Spectacular (NYC), In the Heights (Sacramento Music Circus), Disneys Beauty & the Beast (ASF). Broadway: Holiday Inn. The Broadway production opened at the New Amsterdam Theatre on March 20, 2014, and has been produced globally since. Proudly Filipino-Australian, Kara was a semi-finalist in the inaugural AOC Initiative in 2020. @melissa_hunter, Broadway & Tours: Disneys Aladdin, West Side Story, Fosse, Spamalot, Saturday Night Fever. (Gateway Playhouse). I know this show and its gorgeous designs by Bob Crowley, Gregg Barnes and Natasha Katz will look fabulous in Her Majestys Theatre and we look forward to welcoming you there. 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). To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. She then transitioned to Brent Street Studios to complete her dance and musical theatre diploma studies in 2017 and 2018. Love to my family and friends! After being referred to as a "worthless street rat", Aladdin expresses his dreams of showing the world he's more than just a common urchin ("One Jump Ahead (Reprise)" ). She went on to graduate from the Integrated Program at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in New York City. TV/Film: "Our Cartoon President," "Elementary," "Bachelorette." [27][28] Following performances in Sydney, Aladdin opened at Her Majesty's Theatre in Melbourne on April 15, 2017. The Original Broadway Cast of Aladdin. Wouldn't it brilliant to see ensemble member Leah Howard as Genie [22], A Japanese production opened in 2015 at the Dentsu Shiki Theatre Umi in Tokyo, presented by the Shiki Theatre Company. Future stops for the tour include Baltimore, Charlotte, Dallas, Durham, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Kansas City, Memphis, Orlando, San Antonio and Washington, D.C. We already know and love the original Broadway cast, which was led by Adam Jacobs, Courtney Reed and Tony winner James Monroe Iglehart, but now we're spotlighting the current 2019 cast! He toured Australia in the cast of Disneys, and took over the title role for the Auckland and Singapore seasons. Graduate of Kansas State University. is ecstatic to be making his Broadway debut! AEA Proud. Chris holds a number of diverse TV credits and his voice features on several castrecordings. Broadway debut! Robinson(NBC/Universal); albums w/Josh Groban, Rod Stewart, Red Hot Chili Peppers. Restoring a person's work without respecting his artistic sensibility is no tribute at all. The Cave of Wonders is wonderful. In 2015, Simon was named an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for distinguished service to the performing arts as an actor, singer andproducer. All thanks to God, friends, family, the incredible Aladdin team, About Artists and all my teachers! This casting decision made the Broadway leads the same as the leads of the Original Australian Cast. The cave angrily seals itself, trapping Aladdin inside. (NGM) and the German-language production of Disneys Aladdin in Stuttgart (Stage Entertainment). He notes his guilt in thievery, having vowed to never steal again after the death of his mother ("Proud of Your Boy"). She is also a member of the SMA Productions entertainment trio The Diamonds, appearing regularly as a vocalist, dancer, and host for corporate events around Australia. Jaz is from Winnipeg, Canada. 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. In Agrabah, City of Enchantment, every beggar has a story and every camel has a tail! Australian native Ainsley Melham originated the role of Aladdin alongside American actors Arielle Jacobs as Princess Jasmine and Michael James Scott as the Genie. Favorite credits include: On The Town (Broadway revival), NBC's "Peter Pan Live!" Ensemble, Understudy (Aladdin & Omar) Brandon Burks. Devon would love to thank his family, friends and teachers for their incredible support. For the last five years, the New Amsterdam Theatre has been all about magic lamps, carpet rides, princes, thieves and genies! Most recently Rodney performed the role of Amos Hart in Chicago. Tour: Finding Neverland, The Gershwins Porgy & Bess. Love to the whole family and the brothers. Endless thanks to Mama, Vicky, my village, Lydia, my agents Dustin and Marc, and GOD! [44] The National Tour, West End and Hamburg productions of the show had 15 musicians. Trent just finished touring internationally with Green Day's American Idiot (St. Jimmy). Its global footprint has expanded to include productions in Tokyo, Hamburg, London and Australia, in addition to the two U.S. productions. Meanwhile, evil royal advisor Jafar also has his sights set on the kingdom, and tries to convince the Sultan to force Jasmine to wed him. Credits: "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" (Hudson, Season 4) Spamilton (Original Cast & Album), Found (PTC). Ainsley Melham (Aladdin): Broadway debut! She has worked on various modelling campaigns, as well as TV and film productions, including, . Tours: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. 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. "[59] Thom Grier of Entertainment Weekly gave the show a "B" and said, "Overall, this is one of the better Disney stage musicals, complete with several eye-popping production numbers that benefit from Nicholaw's spirited choreography, Bob Crowley's elaborate and chameleonic sets, and Gregg Barnes' glittery costumes. *You can withdraw your consent for these messages at any time. [12] The musical was staged in Spanish in Bogot, Colombia, in 2013. The Musical. "[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! She made her musical theatre debut in the Australian premiere of The Bodyguard: The Musical and then starred in the critically acclaimed seasons of In the Heights as Vanessa. www.netanelbellaishe.com. Genie . Louis, Cape Playhouse, Sacramento Music Circus.