FIRST ALADDIN CAST MEMBER!

[jamiekennywicked]

Posted: 5/6/11 at 5:22pm

Jonathan Freeman as Jafar!

:)

Updated On: 5/6/11 at 05:22 PM

[wdwfreak]

Posted: 5/6/11 at 5:32pm

Wasn't he announced when the production was announced?

[jacobtsf]

Posted: 5/6/11 at 5:36pm

I think he was rumored but never formally announced.

THIS IS AMAZING NEWS!!!!

[rmusic11322]

Posted: 5/6/11 at 6:05pm

Courtney Reed for Jasmine!

[beautywickedlover]

Posted: 5/6/11 at 6:23pm

Such great news! If only Lea Salonga could play Jasmine that would be amazing.

[Steel Pier Fan]

Posted: 5/6/11 at 9:27pm

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.

[jbm2]

Posted: 5/6/11 at 10:25pm

is this the Aladin that is premiering in Seattle?
....any word if its headed to Broadway??

[beautywickedlover]

Posted: 5/6/11 at 10:27pm

^ 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

[Patti4President]

Posted: 5/6/11 at 10:28pm

Most of the ensemble and a few of the leads are Seattle based actors.

[Overkill]

Posted: 5/7/11 at 2:18am

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.

[beautywickedlover]

Posted: 5/7/11 at 11:22am

It would be great even if they did a limited run on Broadway during the Christmas season.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 5/7/11 at 11:39am

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.