ALADDIN to Play Pre-Broadway Tryout in Toronto Starting November 2013; Broadway Spring 2014

[Rob]

Posted: 1/22/13 at 7:10pm

Click Here to Read Breaking News: Disney's ALADDIN to Play Pre-Broadway Tryout in Toronto Starting November 2013; Broadway Spring 2013

[Visceral_Fella]

Posted: 1/22/13 at 7:10pm

So Hunchback was just a rumor, or are they doing both?

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 1/22/13 at 7:14pm

That's so long from now!

[ucjrdude902]

Posted: 1/22/13 at 7:20pm

Seems to me they are being smart about getting this right. A pre-Broadway stint with enough time before Broadway gives them time to work out anything thats wrong.

Still no announcement for the new creative team member?

[Wildcard]

Posted: 1/22/13 at 7:24pm

Bob Crowley was the added creative team member

[ucjrdude902]

Posted: 1/22/13 at 7:30pm

Oh…I mean thats impressive but over hyped if you ask me.

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 1/22/13 at 7:35pm

Three words... Don't. Cut. Abu.

[Brave Sir Robin2]

Posted: 1/22/13 at 7:46pm

I'm excited for this! This season hasn't been to great for original musicals I think, although stronger than usual for revivals. What other musicals are opening next season besides Prince of Broadway and I'm assuming Tuck Everlasting?

[bdn223]

Posted: 1/22/13 at 7:54pm

Houdini is opening next fall

[kyl3fong2]

Posted: 1/22/13 at 8:02pm

^Have they announced casting for Houdini? Is Hugh Jackman still in the mix for the lead?

[Wildcard]

Posted: 1/22/13 at 8:03pm

aladdinbroadway.com

[JohnyBroadway]

Posted: 1/22/13 at 8:04pm

This gives Disney more than a year for an advertising campaign, I bet pre-sales will be huge on this thing!

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 1/22/13 at 8:04pm

Why is the Toronto Star calling it a world premiere? It's already been done at the Muny, the Tuacahn and the 5th Avenue.

[PlayItAgain]

Posted: 1/22/13 at 8:23pm

^its a totally new production from 5th ave and MUNY thats why

[Wildcard]

Posted: 1/22/13 at 8:26pm

Just because there are new songs and a new set, it doesn't mean it's the world premiere. Aida on Broadway was not the world premiere when it was already Elaborate Lives in Atlanta.

[Jonwo]

Posted: 1/22/13 at 8:29pm

Not keen on the logo but I'm sure it isn't the final design and will change closer to the Toronto premiere.

[DEClarke]

Posted: 1/22/13 at 8:32pm

I hope this is good. I love the film, but have heard dreadful things about the various stage adaptions. Hopefully, Disney will get their magic back. I'd love for ALADDIN to be the next BEAUTY AND THE BEAST or LION KING.

[Jonwo]

Posted: 1/22/13 at 8:33pm

Not keen on the logo but I'm sure it isn't the final design and will change closer to the Toronto premiere.

[JohnyBroadway]

Posted: 1/22/13 at 8:35pm

It also says that they have totally rewritten the book.

[zepka102]

Posted: 1/22/13 at 10:15pm

Finally, moving home to Buffalo works in my advantage!

[caitlinette]

Posted: 1/22/13 at 10:31pm

Casting thoughts?

[TheatreKid3]

Posted: 1/22/13 at 10:35pm

I noticed the Facebook page was first set up in October of last year, so that shows how long they've been prepping this for announcement.

Updated On: 1/22/13 at 10:35 PM

[TheLadyoftheWood]

Posted: 1/22/13 at 11:49pm

Dear gods above why?

[ucjrdude902]

Posted: 1/22/13 at 11:52pm

I'm sure it won't be long till ensemble members are cast and bigger roles start leaking out.

[TheatreKid3]

Posted: 1/23/13 at 12:07am

I mean, if they can get Jonathan Freeman for Jafar, I think that is a given.

Updated On: 1/23/13 at 12:07 AM