Aladdin at New Amsterdam Theatre

We’re all familiar with the tale of Aladdin – the rags-to-riches story of the street urchin who, with the help of a magical genie, is granted everything he wishes for, but has to use his own wit and cunning in order to truly defeat the villainous Jafar. The Disney film, starring Robin Williams as the genie, is a much-loved classic by all, and the Broadway production does a phenomenal job in bringing your cherished characters from screen to stage, with a stellar cast playing all-new characters in addition to your old favourites. Featuring all of the best known songs by Alan Menkin from the film, including “Friend Like Me,” “Arabian Nights,” and “A Whole New World,” the musical also features never-before heard songs that were originally intended for use in the film.

The world of Aladdin, with its fantastical chase scenes through the Cave of Wonders and impossible magic performed by the Genie and Jafar, is a challenging one to recreate live, but the directors behind the musical had a few tricks up their sleeve. Aladdin is a stunning visual spectacle. It makes use of state-of-the-art special effects and a complex stage set to make the magic carpet fly the characters across the stage, to recreate the detailed and diverse locations, and to make up the illusions of the genie casting spells, guaranteeing an unbelievable experience for audiences of all ages. In addition to all this, the show features lush set design and scenery and over 350 beautiful costumes, truly creating “a whole new world”!