'Aladdin,' The Musical: Behind the Scenes

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  • čas přidán 4. 09. 2024
  • The Disney classic about a prince of thieves that stole our hearts comes to life on Broadway.

Komentáře • 140

  • @haileykemper4028
    @haileykemper4028 Před 8 lety +158

    James' reaction to getting the chance to play genie is priceless and adorable! He so deserved his reward!

  • @ericarichter5542
    @ericarichter5542 Před 6 lety +164

    OMG I LOVE JAMES SM
    “If you saw a skinny guy jumping around it wouldn’t be so cool would it”

    • @manuelorozco7760
      @manuelorozco7760 Před 5 lety +3

      Erica Richter I’ve loved him as Bobby as Memphis and currently as the voice of Lance on Tangled the Series.

    • @danielleruth3539
      @danielleruth3539 Před 4 lety +1

      I’ve met him! He is literally the sweetest person ever!

  • @theDoctorPotterfan16
    @theDoctorPotterfan16 Před 10 lety +181

    I can't believe they got Jonathan Freeman back to play Jafar!!! That is SO COOL!!! Also this just looks insanely awesome!

    • @manuelorozco7760
      @manuelorozco7760 Před 7 lety +1

      I'm playfully jealous for those who have seen this kind of Disney magic in the heart of NYC. I never have gone there before but I do hope to go this fall.

  • @billieplatt253
    @billieplatt253 Před 8 lety +110

    I saw the musical yesterday in Sydney, it was absolutely incredible all the different colours, sets, and music really brought it all together

  • @prp134
    @prp134 Před rokem +3

    I saw this 10 times in Chicago before it went to Broadway. It’s freaking amazing!!

  • @carlyrose8654
    @carlyrose8654 Před 4 lety +2

    i LOVE aladin

  • @manuelorozco7760
    @manuelorozco7760 Před 7 lety +8

    The combination of modern Disney magic and old fashioned musical comedy seems quite refreshing! This is one Mouse House staging I would love to see one day.

  • @thesilverandbronzeshow9740
    @thesilverandbronzeshow9740 Před 9 lety +11

    for the people who are wondering how the magic carpet works, it's like this. there is a strong but thin wire stretching across the stage, with some lighting techniques, it makes the illusion that the carpet it flying

  • @maddie1854
    @maddie1854 Před 6 lety +10

    I listen to this musical at least 3 times a day, no joke. It’s phenomenal.

  • @officialkirrakinola219
    @officialkirrakinola219 Před 8 lety +47

    He really does sound like Jafar. So much that I laughed and was thinking. "OMG its Jafar!" LOL

    • @Toonking1985
      @Toonking1985 Před 8 lety +5

      +Kiara Uchiha It was Jafar, he was his original actor from the movie

    • @kamwrites
      @kamwrites Před 8 lety +5

      +Kiara Uchiha .....that's because it IS Jafar. Did you not pay attention?

    • @officialkirrakinola219
      @officialkirrakinola219 Před 8 lety +4

      You do not need to be so rude.

    • @manuelorozco7760
      @manuelorozco7760 Před 5 lety

      Kiara Uchiha That’s what makes me even more jealous toward my fellow theatre geeks who saw Mr Freeman reprise Jafar.

    • @rainyday6512
      @rainyday6512 Před 5 lety +1

      Probable because it’s the ACTUAL Jafar, the original

  • @AddisonRamirez
    @AddisonRamirez Před 8 lety +51

    3:23 okay i cried a little watching that

  • @RetroMonkey1999
    @RetroMonkey1999 Před 6 lety +2

    I was a hard doubter, but my jaw was literally dropped the entire show! I actually cried at one point completely overcome! Amazing!

  • @sapphael.
    @sapphael. Před 7 lety +2

    I saw this at the West End a couple of weeks ago and I'm still so obsessed with this musical!

  • @rainyday6512
    @rainyday6512 Před 5 lety +3

    Thank you Aladdin cast for being my first broadway show, it was so much fun ❤️😁🥰

  • @animagusurreal
    @animagusurreal Před 10 lety +103

    1:00 - "You know, I actually told them, we're Frozen." No silly, you're "Aladdin"! ;) ;) ;)

  • @33931011
    @33931011 Před 5 lety +2

    I watched it last week as a birthday present from my mum and it was amazing! I will definitely want to watch it again! I literally become a little girl when the show started

  • @angelamammel5859
    @angelamammel5859 Před 9 lety +5

    This cast is absolutely perfect!!

  • @tamarmikhels3259
    @tamarmikhels3259 Před 5 lety +2

    Aladdin is magnificent musical.Amazing performers ,spectacular scenes, stunning songs, elegant costumes and finally mind-blowing songs! ITS really fantastic Mega show! This musical worths to seeng! ITs seems to be you that you are in the magical fairytale!

  • @captainjacksparrow7286
    @captainjacksparrow7286 Před 8 lety +8

    Best show on Broadway!! I saw it 4 times!!!

  • @AlexJCornell
    @AlexJCornell Před 10 lety +10

    I need to watch this. I also loved Aladdin when I was child.

    • @addiayounas2029
      @addiayounas2029 Před 10 lety +1

      Same here Aladdin n Jasmine Jahfar the tiger and blue genie of course

    • @meikewizowsky8905
      @meikewizowsky8905 Před 9 lety

      Coming from someone who's gone to the show, it is completely worth it.

  • @TheGabb1
    @TheGabb1 Před 5 lety

    I saw the show in Atlanta...and man, my mouth was open the WHOLE SHOW! So many sparkles and SO MUCH FUN! The Genie was my fav

    • @manuelorozco7760
      @manuelorozco7760 Před 5 lety +1

      Gabrielle I I just got my tickets for the show in Costa Mesa today just on my way out of seeing Waitress. Should be fun

  • @user-vk6ef6ld7s
    @user-vk6ef6ld7s Před 6 lety

    本当に鳥肌立つ...素晴らしい😭歌唱力もすごいしダンスもかっこいいし、、というかミュージカルの中でアラジンが1番好き🙋🏻‍♀️

  • @jasminnemcdonald94A
    @jasminnemcdonald94A Před 9 lety +31

    No way! Jonathan Freeman? The voice of Jafar from the movie doing the Broadway version of him? Get out of Woodstock, Man!!!!

  • @CarolinaLeal
    @CarolinaLeal Před 10 lety +3

    Best musical I've ever seen! Just watched it and was impressed... loved it!

  • @Noelle-ef9yw
    @Noelle-ef9yw Před 10 lety +14

    These costumes are gorgeous!

    • @manuelorozco7760
      @manuelorozco7760 Před 7 lety

      I've seen the costume designer's previous work in Legally Blonde the Musical and I agree.

  • @esmeew2379
    @esmeew2379 Před 5 lety +2

    I saw it in London last week. Absolutely brilliant 😍💕

  • @lindsayjakekangaroomouse

    Aladdin is My Favorite of all time!

  • @marlie4872
    @marlie4872 Před 6 lety

    I saw it on Broadway a while ago, the genie was awesome! He was an awesome actor.

  • @vindikad
    @vindikad Před 7 lety +2

    Saw the musical few days back. Amazing! simply amazing!

  • @MagicPower118
    @MagicPower118 Před 6 lety

    My wife and I just saw the Broadway play last month and it was incredible. Different actors than in these news piece but still amazing.

  • @nat-qw8wu
    @nat-qw8wu Před 4 lety

    I’m coming to see this during Spring Break!!!

  • @welcomestranger
    @welcomestranger Před 6 lety

    Just saw this today in Brisbane, Australia. Great show!

  • @gracesu9277
    @gracesu9277 Před 2 lety

    Amazing and beautiful all set up 😳👍❤🇦🇺

  • @RubyStreet
    @RubyStreet Před 5 lety

    I saw James play the genie and he was fabulous

  • @kjdnyhmghfvb
    @kjdnyhmghfvb Před 4 lety

    5 years later...Oh yes...we flocked...and still are.

  • @jessarrowsmith142
    @jessarrowsmith142 Před 5 lety

    Saw the show in Auckland recently - it is mind-blowing!

  • @amandahovendon2143
    @amandahovendon2143 Před 6 lety

    Omg watching this for the 20th time. Its finally making me cry cause I’m seeing it on tour 😭😍❤️. Happy tears

    • @amandahovendon2143
      @amandahovendon2143 Před 6 lety

      And Adam Jacobs is in it!😍😍😍😍*fangirl screams*

    • @manuelorozco7760
      @manuelorozco7760 Před 5 lety

      Amanda Hovendon I’m jealous. I’m seeing the show in Costa Mesa in March. And I’m bitter that Adam Janes and Jonathan won’t be there. Oh well

  • @MintyZaki
    @MintyZaki Před 5 lety

    *PRINCE ALLEY IS HERE!*

  • @Lil_Jazzy320
    @Lil_Jazzy320 Před 5 lety

    I saw this in New York and it was amazing

  • @thesesingerssuck8354
    @thesesingerssuck8354 Před 5 lety

    I had fun watching the show. I was just disappointed not hearing the voice of the amazing Lea Salonga during "A Whole New World"...

  • @aj_on_drums1713
    @aj_on_drums1713 Před 6 lety

    I saw this in London with my friends in yr9 and its AWESOME!! I love the genie so much 👍 👍 👍

  • @chelseadaley9770
    @chelseadaley9770 Před 3 měsíci

    I always loved this movie and I always wanted to be princess Jazmin but the issue that I had been struggling with was lack of losing weight back then and still now I’ve been struggling with it

  • @justyourvoice
    @justyourvoice Před 8 lety +5

    This is so amazing! I wish that Zootopia would get a musical and The Little Mermaid would get a revival.

    • @manuelorozco7760
      @manuelorozco7760 Před 7 lety +1

      I actually won't mind if Zootopia gets a stage adaptation as long as we have Try Everything in the score. High School Musical is overdue for Broadway.

  • @erin8222
    @erin8222 Před 10 lety +1

    Can't wait to see this in June!

  • @jessicachatfield2579
    @jessicachatfield2579 Před 6 lety

    very nice to see you again for the first time in the world of difference between the two most important things to be wicked the musical instruments are the best way to get the latest version of the best of luck. I'm not sure

  • @rainyday6512
    @rainyday6512 Před 4 lety +10

    Here’s the real Secret: *the carpet is on wires*

    • @bencenteno2756
      @bencenteno2756 Před 4 lety +1

      Baberaham Lincoln the real secret is that it’s actually flown by drones

    • @rainyday6512
      @rainyday6512 Před 4 lety +1

      Ben Centeno wait what?

    • @bencenteno2756
      @bencenteno2756 Před 4 lety +1

      Baberaham Lincoln yup four on each corner

    • @thegrumster4970
      @thegrumster4970 Před 4 lety

      uses wires on a counterweight system

  • @fawful94
    @fawful94 Před 5 lety

    Interviewer: Is it fun to be this Evil Incarnate?
    Johnathan Freeman: Yeah, what do you think? Wouldn't you like it? [Laughs maniacally]

  • @williamsteelevlogs4613
    @williamsteelevlogs4613 Před 5 lety +1

    I know how they do the flying carpet.They have four big drones under the carpet and that makes it fly.

  • @crunchypuggles2212
    @crunchypuggles2212 Před 5 lety

    I GET TO SEE THIS SO SOON I'M SO SHOOK

  • @tiamystic
    @tiamystic Před 2 lety

    This really was enough to bring a cartoon to real life. I don’t really know why they did the live action movie. Same with the lion king

  • @stemcelltherapy2022
    @stemcelltherapy2022 Před 4 lety

    I wish to view them live

  • @frankylockenour4565
    @frankylockenour4565 Před 7 lety +3

    uh i love this play some much

  • @estibalyd6558
    @estibalyd6558 Před 7 lety +2

    just saw it on Broadway. i was not impressed with Jasmine. however, I was very impressed with the Genie and Aladdin and one of the main back up females, Kathryn Allison

  • @maxboi1036
    @maxboi1036 Před 5 lety +1

    The Genie will always be blue 🧞‍♂️

  • @purplesynthofficial
    @purplesynthofficial Před 5 lety

    How The Magic Carpet Fly On Aladdin On Broadway: The carpet flies with three wires on each corner that spin in a circle at a speed that allows the eye not to see it. It really is just wires.

  • @rebeccamarie5084
    @rebeccamarie5084 Před 10 lety +23

    Wait...ABU ISN'T IN THIS? THEY CUT OUT ABU?

    • @Kiku91
      @Kiku91 Před 9 lety +11

      I have to say, I've seen animal trainers do a lot with monkeys and apes in movies. It may be more challenging on stage, but possible, and even then I don't think they could get the same amount of comical effect that Abu had in the film. They said that these human friends were originally an idea in the film. They were probably cut out to shorten and simplify the film. Plus everyone knows how kids love animal sidekicks. Plays are typically much longer than 90 minute films so they do have to expand the story, and putting in these other characters is one good way to do it. I really, really wanna see this but I don't see myself getting there anytime soon.

    • @sjoerdeltink
      @sjoerdeltink Před 9 lety +5

      They could just use puppets, like in The Lion King

    • @Kiku91
      @Kiku91 Před 9 lety +3

      Sjoerd Eltink True, because it looks like they did that for Iago. Honestly I don't know what could be a reason other than just expanding and lengthening the story.

    • @baileyekha
      @baileyekha Před 9 lety +4

      They wanted to make their own. Using puppets like Lion King would make it seem like a copy plus the play is awesome. They break the fourth wall alot the three friends of Aladdin

    • @manuelorozco7760
      @manuelorozco7760 Před 7 lety +1

      It does seem rather interesting that the creative team has used ideas that didn't make it into the movie.

  • @butternuggets113
    @butternuggets113 Před 6 lety +1

    I went to Aladdin in Perth and my life was complete! Im still wondering how that magic carpet was flying XD

  • @professorscarlet9796
    @professorscarlet9796 Před 10 lety +1

    I totally wanna see it

  • @spookybecky
    @spookybecky Před 6 lety +1

    My highschool did this 😂 I was genie 🧞‍♀️

  • @katie0189
    @katie0189 Před 10 lety

    To saw this exact one on broad way I love the giene

  • @chillcloud6813
    @chillcloud6813 Před 6 lety

    I wish I had money to take my dad to see this, it was his favorite princess movie

  • @dothedo3667
    @dothedo3667 Před 7 lety

    I liked the cast I saw when I went to watch last week. Some were the same but I liked the changes.

  • @loopsbylucia
    @loopsbylucia Před 10 lety +20

    James M. Iglehart is perfection. Needs to win that Tony. I'll call it racism if he doesn't win.

  • @timetraveler-zz3ln
    @timetraveler-zz3ln Před 7 lety +1

    This is what directors do they tweak it until the opening night. And then some.

  • @victoriamciver9900
    @victoriamciver9900 Před 2 lety +1

    💖

  • @KlonkyDonkers
    @KlonkyDonkers Před 5 lety

    It's not hard to find out how the carpet ride worked. Wire. Wire from the ceiling.

  • @ddlcp
    @ddlcp Před 5 lety

    RIP RW

  • @user-vk6ef6ld7s
    @user-vk6ef6ld7s Před 6 lety

    バブカックオマールアラジンカシーム
    日本とリズムこんなに違うんだ!バーブカック って感じ

  • @Flormicaela
    @Flormicaela Před 5 lety

    3:56 best moment

  • @TurtleMaster326
    @TurtleMaster326 Před 4 lety +1

    I would say how the carpet works..... but its a secret

  • @wrathofme03
    @wrathofme03 Před 10 lety +1

    oh hell yeah!

  • @torilu5535
    @torilu5535 Před 10 lety +8

    2:42 LOL

    • @redfoxjosh3765
      @redfoxjosh3765 Před 8 lety

      Tori Lu I don't get that.

    • @Happymali10
      @Happymali10 Před 4 lety

      @@redfoxjosh3765 He says she's only impressed by his performance (physically) because he's a big/heavy dude.

  • @MalikkMeza
    @MalikkMeza Před 6 lety

    saw it recently it was lit

  • @sentient7707
    @sentient7707 Před 5 lety +2

    casting a sexy slightly older pair

  • @wellyvr1020
    @wellyvr1020 Před 6 lety

    I WAS THERE!!!!!?

  • @kamwrites
    @kamwrites Před 8 lety

    OY at the questions below which are ANSWERED IN THE INTERVIEWS!!!!

  • @ibt2811
    @ibt2811 Před 5 lety

    I saw the thing

  • @eeveevdk
    @eeveevdk Před 7 lety +1

    I know how tha carpet fly's but you have to findoit yourself its to dificuild to say

  • @ojsimpson812
    @ojsimpson812 Před 9 lety +1

    Brought here by Guillermo

  • @mayaharrison3138
    @mayaharrison3138 Před rokem

    wow

  • @AudreyE2872
    @AudreyE2872 Před 5 lety

    2:42 SAVAGE

  • @chloecasto1705
    @chloecasto1705 Před 10 měsíci +1

    40

  • @tsukkikoi1783
    @tsukkikoi1783 Před 5 lety

    *OVER* *50O* *MILLION* *DOLLARS*

  • @user-ir6px3uf6g
    @user-ir6px3uf6g Před 8 lety

    海外の劇団四季ですか?

  • @belenmartin40
    @belenmartin40 Před 3 měsíci

    AD🎁

  • @hollyh6732
    @hollyh6732 Před 7 lety +3

    I just saw and Jasmine sucked

  • @Karla_1987
    @Karla_1987 Před 9 lety

    This is just american version with ugly casts... Nothing to do with the original look