If you love sparkles, very toned abs, hilarious and flamboyant genies, amazing costumes, phenomenal sets and brilliant singing and dancing then you are going to LOVE Disney’s Aladdin The Musical now showing at Capitol Theatre!
From the producer of The Lion King, the beloved, classic story of Aladdin comes to thrilling theatrical life in this bold, colourful and exciting new musical. Starring Ainsley Melham as Aladdin, Arielle Jacobs as Princess Jasmine and Michael James Scott as Genie, Aladdin tells the tale of a “worthless street rat” (Aladdin) who spends his time stealing food from the marketplace in the city of Agrabah. His adventures begin when he meets a young lady who happens to be Princess Jasmine, who is forced to be married by her father. Aladdin’s luck suddenly changes when he retrieves a magical lamp from the Cave of Wonders. What he unwittingly gets is a fun-loving genie who grants him three wishes which Aladdin uses to pursue his love interest, Princess Jasmine. Little does he know that the Sultan’s sinister advisor Jafar has his own plans for both Aladdin and the magical lamp.
Filled with adventure, classic comedy, modern twists and timeless romance, Disney’s Aladdin features all your favourite songs from the film as well as new music written by Tony and Academy Award winner Alan Menken (Newsies) with lyrics penned by the legendary Howard Ashman (Beauty and the Beast), Tony Award winner Tim Rice (The Lion King, Aida), and book writer Chad Beguelin (The Wedding Singer). Hailed by Newsday as “an awesome throwback to old-time musical comedy,” it is directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon) and boasts an incomparable design team, with sets, costumes and lighting from Tony Award winners Bob Crowley (Mary Poppins), Gregg Barnes (Kinky Boots), and Natasha Katz (Once).
The show features a beautiful combination of colour, movement, magic and sound. With exhilarating choreography, show-stoppingly brilliant dance numbers, astonishing visual effects and LOTS of sparkles, Disney’s Aladdin is exactly as The New York Times declares it “Fabulous!” and “Extravagant! It defies expectations.”
So grab your tickets, hop on your flying carpets and get ready for a night that will ignite all your senses and will be sure to be a night you will never forget!
Where: Capitol Theatre, 13 Campbell St, Haymarket
Running time: Approximately 2 hours 35 minutes (includes a 20 minute interval).
Price: Ticket prices range from $60 – $195
Bookings: http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/Aladdin-The-Musical-tickets/artist/1858715
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