Genie from Disney's ALADDIN on Broadway is a dazzling, show-stopping powerhouse of a role... but how does a performer bring this larger-than-life character to life, night after night?  Join us for a discussion with Tony Award®️ winner James Monroe Iglehart (original Broadway cast Genie), Michael James Scott (current Broadway Genie), and Marcus Martin (North American Tour Genie) as they share their experiences and perspectives on what goes into creating a truly phenomenal Genie. We go beyond the glitz and glam, revealing the dedication, inspiration, and mutual respect that binds these talented performers together with a wish, or two, or three! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Genie from Disney's ALADDIN on Broadway is a dazzling, show-stopping powerhouse of a role... but how does a performer bring this larger-than-life character to life, night after night? Join us for a discussion with Tony Award®️ winner James Monroe Iglehart (original Broadway cast Genie), Michael James Scott (current Broadway Genie), and Marcus Martin (North American Tour Genie) as they share their experiences and perspectives on what goes into creating a truly phenomenal Genie. We go beyond the glitz and glam, revealing the dedication, inspiration, and mutual respect that binds these talented performers together with a wish, or two, or three! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Genie from Disney's ALADDIN on Broadway is a dazzling, show-stopping powerhouse of a role... but how does a performer bring this larger-than-life character to life, night after night?&nbsp; Join us for a discussion with Tony Award®️ winner James Monroe Iglehart (original Broadway cast Genie), Michael James Scott (current Broadway Genie), and Marcus Martin (North American Tour Genie) as they share their experiences and perspectives on what goes into creating a truly phenomenal Genie.&nbsp;We go beyond the glitz and glam, revealing the dedication, inspiration, and mutual respect that binds these talented performers together with a wish, or two, or three! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

#3 - Unleashing Genie

Few musicals have captured the hearts of audiences quite like Disney's ALADDIN. But did you know the beloved stage adaptation of the classic animation almost never came to be? This podcast pulls back the curtain on the untold story of ALADDIN's journey from conception to Broadway triumph.
Join 11-time Emmy Award winning entertainment journalist for NY1 and NY1OnStage host Frank DiLella on an in-depth exploration that begins with the initial spark of a stage adaptation. We'll delve into the challenges faced during out-of-town tryouts, the unwavering determination to overcome them, and the celebration of reaching over a decade on Broadway – a remarkable feat in the world of musical theatre.
This captivating series features exclusive conversations with the original cast and creative team behind ALADDIN including Alan Menken, Casey Nicholaw, James Monroe Iglehart, Adam Jacobs, Courtney Reed, Sonya Balsara, Adi Roy and more as they recount their experiences with the show.
Whether you're a lifelong Disney fan, a theatre enthusiast, or simply captivated by the magic of storytelling, this series is a must-listen. Unveil the untold story of ALADDIN and discover the passion, resilience, and drive that created a Broadway sensation.

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Few musicals have captured the hearts of audiences quite like Disney's ALADDIN. But did you know the beloved stage adaptation of the classic animation almost never came to be? This podcast pulls back the curtain on the untold story of ALADDIN's journey from conception to Broadway triumph. Join 11-time Emmy Award winning entertainment journalist for NY1 and NY1OnStage host Frank DiLella on an in-depth exploration that begins with the initial spark of a stage adaptation. We'll delve into the challenges faced during out-of-town tryouts, the unwavering determination to overcome them, and the celebration of reaching over a decade on Broadway – a remarkable feat in the world of musical theatre. This captivating series features exclusive conversations with the original cast and creative team behind ALADDIN including Alan Menken, Casey Nicholaw, James Monroe Iglehart, Adam Jacobs, Courtney Reed, Sonya Balsara, Adi Roy and more as they recount their experiences with the show. Whether you're a lifelong Disney fan, a theatre enthusiast, or simply captivated by the magic of storytelling, this series is a must-listen. Unveil the untold story of ALADDIN and discover the passion, resilience, and drive that created a Broadway sensation.

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