Hellob said: "Has anyone seen this show? I've never been interested except for the genie. Is it worth it to go see him before he leaves? I'm on the fence bc Idk how big his part is and if it warrants a ticket or if the tony/YouTube videos are enough.
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Hellob I definitely think it's worth seeing with James as the Genie. Aladdin was my favorite movie growing up and I was also on the fence about seeing this on Broadway, especially after seeing the Vaudevillian/Bollywood mashup feel of the show in Youtube clips and on the Tony's. I happened to check the box-office one day for cancellations and got a decent ticket in the balcony and I absolutely loved it. James is the life of the show and he is truly delightful, his energy is constantly bouncing off the walls. I was also worried that sitting up in the balcony might not be the best seating choice but it was perfect. The show is such a spectacle that sitting further back gives you a better vantage point and you really get to take everything in. I will say, my main draw for seeing this was to catch Jonathan Freeman reprising his role as Jafar, as Jafar has always been my favorite Disney character and he was a riot as well. The show is a definite crowd-pleaser, go see it!
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