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Friday, March 21, 2014
Disney's Aladdin on B'wy - A Whole Other World in Family Fun
Aladdin flew in on a magic carpet last night sprinkling a lot more than fairy dust. There was razzel dazzle a plenty to delight audience of all ages. Disney is legendary for bringing their animated movies to life on stage with "power in their corner." There's "never been a friend like…" Disney for spectacular family fun. Aladdin adds another plume in Disney's turban with memorable, award winning music by Alan Menken & lyricists Howard Ashman & Tim Rice. The live orchestra keeps the energy flowing and the clever choreography going. The medley of memorable Disney tunes from other musicals is a charming interlude that exudes happiness with a wink. The sets & costumes themselves are bedazzling jewel tones. The amusing special effects were always "One Jump Ahead." Jasmine & Aladdin made a beautiful couple with clarion voices that soared. Jafar & Iago were wickedly campy. The Genie (James Monroe Iglehart) was the real thief; he stole the show. Iglehart was an omnipotent song & dance man with irrepressible bravado. Nobody does musical extravaganzas better than Disney. ALADDIN is a glimmering diamond of show not to be overlooked.
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