On March 20th, 2024, Disney's ALADDIN marked a monumental achievement: 10 years captivating audiences on Broadway. This episode takes us behind the scenes of the unforgettable anniversary celebration performance, a magical reunion for the original and current cast and creatives. We'll relive the excitement of the exclusive performance with special guests Jonathan Freeman, who originated Jafar in both the animated film and the Broadway production of ALADDIN, Dennis Stowe, the original Jafar understudy who now commands the stage as the iconic villain himself on Broadway, and Don Darryl Rivera, who continues to portray the hilariously conniving Iago after originating the role on Broadway. Also, you'll hear from Casey Nicholaw, Michael James Scott, and more as they relive the moments from the 10th anniversary performance. This is one big finish you won't want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

On March 20th, 2024, Disney's ALADDIN marked a monumental achievement: 10 years captivating audiences on Broadway. This episode takes us behind the scenes of the unforgettable anniversary celebration performance, a magical reunion for the original and current cast and creatives. We'll relive the excitement of the exclusive performance with special guests Jonathan Freeman, who originated Jafar in both the animated film and the Broadway production of ALADDIN, Dennis Stowe, the original Jafar understudy who now commands the stage as the iconic villain himself on Broadway, and Don Darryl Rivera, who continues to portray the hilariously conniving Iago after originating the role on Broadway. Also, you'll hear from Casey Nicholaw, Michael James Scott, and more as they relive the moments from the 10th anniversary performance. This is one big finish you won't want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On March 20th, 2024, Disney's ALADDIN marked a monumental achievement: 10 years captivating audiences on Broadway. This episode takes us behind the scenes of the unforgettable anniversary celebration performance, a magical reunion for the original and current cast and creatives. We'll relive the excitement of the exclusive performance with special guests Jonathan Freeman, who originated Jafar in both the animated film and the Broadway production of ALADDIN, Dennis Stowe, the original Jafar understudy who now commands the stage as the iconic villain himself on Broadway, and Don Darryl Rivera, who continues to portray the hilariously conniving Iago after originating the role on Broadway. Also, you'll hear from Casey Nicholaw, Michael James Scott, and more as they relive the moments from the 10th anniversary performance. This is one big finish you won't want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

#5 - 10 Years on Broadway

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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