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Run Time:
Two hours and 45 minutes
Ages: 6+
Opened: June 15, 2016
Closing: August 24, 2019

Aladdin - 2016 West End History , Info & More

Prince Edward Theatre
(Leicester Square/Tottenham Court Road) Old Compton Street London

Disney's Aladdin has "landed triumphantly in London's West End" (Daily Telegraph). Featuring all the songs from the Academy Award-winning classic film, this "shining, shimmering spectacle" (Huffington Post) is everything you could wish for and more.

An extraordinary creative team is led by director and choreographer, Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon). Music is by Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast) with lyrics from Howard Ashman (Beauty and the Beast), Tim Rice (The Lion King) and Chad Beguelin (Elf), who also wrote the book.

The lead roles of Aladdin and Jasmine are played by rising British stars Dean John-Wilson (Here Lies Love) and Jade Ewen (In the Heights). Broadway's Trevor Dion Nicholas has made his London stage debut as the Genie.

A fabulous cast and orchestra, over 350 magnificent costumes, and breathtaking sets and special effects come together to create the "sheer Genie-us" (Evening Standard) that is Aladdin.


Aladdin - 2016 - West End Cast

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Aladdin - 2016 - West End Articles Page 2

STAGE TUBE: Go Inside Opening Night of Disney's ALADDIN in the West End!
by Tyler Peterson - June 16, 2016


Disney's new West End musical Aladdin opened last night, June 15, and tickets for the spectacular production are now on sale for performances up to and including February 11, 2017. Go inside opening night below!

TV: ALADDIN Takes Opening Night Bows in London!
by Nicole Rosky - June 16, 2016


Last night, Wednesday 15 June, saw the Opening Night of Disney's new West End musical Aladdin at the Prince Edward Theatre, London. Footage is also available to download featuring the cast's curtain call bows, celebrity arrivals on the carpet and interviews with the Aladdin cast and creative team including Dean John Wilson (Aladdin), Trevor Dion Nicholas (Genie) and Jade Ewen (Jasmine), composer Alan Menken and director and choreographer Casey Nicholaw at the post-show party at the National Gallery.

TV: ALADDIN Crosses the Pond- First Look at the West End Production!
by Nicole Rosky - June 15, 2016


Aladdin will have its official opening night at the Prince Edward Theatre tonight, June 15. Disney's new West End musical began preview performances on Friday 27 May and tickets for the spectacular production are now on sale for performances up to and including 11 February 2017. For further details please visit www.aladdinthemusical.co.uk

Photo Flash: First Look at West End Production of ALADDIN
by Marianka Swain - June 10, 2016


Production images for ALADDIN have been released today ahead of its official opening night at the Prince Edward Theatre on Wednesday 15 June. Disney's new West End musical began preview performances on Friday 27 May and tickets for the spectacular production are now on sale for performances up to and including 11 February 2017. For further details please visit www.aladdinthemusical.co.uk 

Disney's ALADDIN Now Booking in the West End Into 2017!
by Tyler Peterson - May 26, 2016


With 315 hours of rehearsals now complete; 68 tonnes of scenery hung at the Prince Edward Theatre; and 337 custom-designed, hand-made costumes created from over 1,225 varieties of fabric, adorned with millions of Swarovski crystals, Disney's new musical Aladdin will begin previews in the West End tonight.

STAGE TUBE: A Whole New World! Watch ALADDIN's Set Rise at London's Prince Edward Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - May 17, 2016


Disney Theatrical Productions' West End premiere of ALADDIN, based on the classic Academy Award-winning animated film, opens at the Prince Edward Theatre on Wednesday 15 June 2016, with previews from Friday 27 May. In anticipation of its first performance, the production has unveiled a new timelapse video showing the building of the set - check it out below!

Photo Flash: Stage and Screen Star Angela Bassett Visits ALADDIN on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2016


AMERICAN HORROR STORY's Angela Bassett, who has appeared on Broadway herself in THE MOUNTAINTOP and JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE, attended last night's performance of Aladdin and stopped backstage to pose for a photo with 'Genie' James Monroe Iglehart. Check it out below!

STAGE TUBE: ALADDIN Stars Whip Up Christmas Medley to Warm Your Heart
by Stage Tube - December 17, 2015


Broadway's ALADDIN stars Courtney Reed, Nathan Lucrezio, Jaz Sealey and Angelo Soriano put together a medley of all your favorite Christmas songs. Warm your heart for the holidays and watch the clever video below!

Photo Flash: ALADDIN's James Monroe Iglehart Rings New York Stock Exchange Opening Bell
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2015


This morning, James Monroe Iglehart, Tony Award-winning star of Disney's hit Broadway musical ALADDIN, stopped by the New York Stock Exchange to ring the Opening Bell. See him in action below!

STAGE TUBE: ALADDIN's Jonathan Freeman Channels Jafar, Ursula, Cruella and Oogie Boogie in Disney Villains Medley
by Stage Tube - October 22, 2015


Watch Jonathan Freeman, star of Broadway's ALADDIN and Disney's original 'Jafar', perform a special Disney Villains Medley for Oh My Disney. Click below to hear him channel the Sultan's evil advisor, Ursula from THE LITTLE MERMAID, 101 DALMATIANS' Cruella de Vil, and Oogie Boogie from THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS!

Aladdin History

Other Productions of Aladdin

1864   Broadway Broadway Revival
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2016   West End Original West End Production
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2022   US Tour North American Tour
US Tour
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Aladdin - 2016 West End Awards and Nominations

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2017 Olivier Awards Best Set Design Bob Crowley

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