I love the theatre. I remember taking field trips in grade school to see shows. I remember seeing The King and I, Our Town, A Christmas Carole and so many more. These were memories that lasted because seeing them performed is magical! The costumes, lights, music and makeup take you away from the outside world. My third child is only 7 so he hasn't had the opportunity to see a play until now. He had no idea what to expect but I knew that Disney's Aladdin Jr. would be a great show to take him to on his maiden voyage.
Living in Southern New Jersey means we are just outside of the city. My husband dropped us off right out front of the theatre. (In the past I've taken the speedline which is pretty easy too.) We arrived about 25 minutes early for the 1pm show and it was perfect timing. J-man was so excited as we walked into the auditorium. He was handed a playbill and we made our way to our plush red seats. The stage was set and we had just a little bit of time before the show started. When it started the magic took over. I saw my son looking at the performers watching their every move. He was enthralled - as I knew he would be.
This was a great show. The music numbers were fantastic. There was a wonderful blend of the story we know so well and the adaptation for the stage. Honestly there wasn't a dull moment. The Actors and Actresses were so talented! The show had plenty of humor written in. I loved Genie! Her smile lit up the stage! Iago was hysterical! The hour length was perfect. All the major moments I wanted to see were covered - Jasmine and Aladdin fans won't be disappointed! We really had such a good time. The kids are already talking about what show we will go see next!
Disney Aladdin Jr runs from September 22-30, 2018 at the Walnut Street Theatre (825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA.) Tickets range from $15-18 and can be purchased at www.WalnutStreetTheatre.org or Ticketmaster.
DETAILS
WHAT: Disney
ALADDIN, Jr.
Music by ALAN MENKEN
Lyrics by HOWARD ASHMAN, TIM RICE, and CHAD BEGUELIN
Based on the Disney film written by Ron Clements, John Musker, Ted Elliot & Terry Rossio and directed & produced by Ron Clements & John Musker
Music by ALAN MENKEN
Lyrics by HOWARD ASHMAN, TIM RICE, and CHAD BEGUELIN
Based on the Disney film written by Ron Clements, John Musker, Ted Elliot & Terry Rossio and directed & produced by Ron Clements & John Musker
WHO: Director: Jesse
Bernstein
Music and Vocal
Director: Madi
Juleskusky
Choreographer: Nate
Golden
Set
Designer: Laura
Revelt
Lighting Designer: Matthew Sanatore
Costume Designer: Susan Benitez
Sound Designer:
Adam B. Orseck
THE CAST
Aladdin.........................................................................IMMANUEL
RIMMER
Jasmine.......................................................................DOMENICA
PASSIO
Genie...........................................................................MELINA
CRUZ
Sultan...........................................................................ANDRE
BROCKENBROUGH, JR.
Jafar.............................................................................McKENNA
RUELAN
Iago..............................................................................DELILAH
FIGUEROA
Babkak.........................................................................NATHAN
ESSER
Omar............................................................................RACHEL
GOPALANI
Kassim.........................................................................FIONNAULA
MEISTER
Manal...........................................................................SOPHIA
HENKEL
Rajah...........................................................................HANNAH
FINK
Isir................................................................................DANIELLE
KUCERA
ENSEMBLE
HANNAH FINK, SOPHIA
HENKEL, MAYA HUBERTY, DANIELLE KUCERA,
CASEY J. McLAUGHLIN, KRISTIN ODD
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