Aladdin: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Aladdin follows a street-smart young man who discovers a lamp containing a wish-granting genie. With the genie’s help, Aladdin transforms into Prince Ali to win the heart of Princess Jasmine, who longs for a life of freedom beyond the palace walls. However, the sorcerer Jafar seeks to exploit the genie’s powers for his own sinister plans. Aladdin touches on themes of love, self-discovery, and the importance of staying true to oneself.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: 1992 Film / Contemporary Musical (2011)

Cast Size: 20+

Genre: Fantasy

Setting: Fictional


Creative Team

Music: Alan Menken

Lyrics/Book: Chad Beguelin

LyricsTim Rice, Howard Ashman


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (2014)➝


Resources

Audition Songs: Theatre Trip

Licensing: Music Theatre International➝

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


Tags

2010s, Animals, Based on a Movie, Disney, Family-Friendly, FantasyFeel-Good, Magic, Mega Musical, One-Word, Popular, Rags to Riches, RoyaltyTap Dance


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