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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