Jonathan Freeman as Jafar!
:)
Wasn't he announced when the production was announced?
I think he was rumored but never formally announced.
THIS IS AMAZING NEWS!!!!
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/07
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/07
Such great news! If only Lea Salonga could play Jasmine that would be amazing.
Featured Actor Joined: 4/11/11
Is this headed for Broadway? If so I hope its a Lion King and not a Tarzan. It is my favorite Disney movie they can't ruin this for me.
Broadway Star Joined: 3/26/11
is this the Aladin that is premiering in Seattle?
....any word if its headed to Broadway??
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/07
^ This is the one that is premiering in Seattle. Right now it is only planned for regional productions.
Updated On: 5/6/11 at 10:27 PM
Understudy Joined: 2/8/11
Most of the ensemble and a few of the leads are Seattle based actors.
SO SO SO excited!!!! Amazing news. I heard he was definitely in the show, but because he doesn't LOOK like Jafar, I assumed he would be the Sultan. I'm sure his performance will be amazing. And I love how he works for Disney. Cogsworth in Beauty and the Beast, Grimsby in The Little Mermaid and now this. :) In the press release, it said he was in Mary Poppins on Broadway. I IBDBed it and I had no idea he was a replacement for Admiral Boom! When did that happen?
As said above, it's mainly just for licensing to regional - and in the long run - community theatres, but if the reaction is good enough, it wouldn't surprise me if Disney decided to take it to Broadway.
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/07
It would be great even if they did a limited run on Broadway during the Christmas season.
Except its not a holiday story at all. And we already know that Elf will be back.
Personally, I'm in no need to see more Disnney on stage, but my kids will likely be thrilled if it makes it.
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