Genie Casting in Aladdin

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Genie Casting in Aladdin

Posted: 6/15/18 at 8:54pm

I was just having a quick thought.

Will we ever see someone cast as the Genie either as the Principal or a Standby that doesn’t fit with the tradition of how they have cast the role? Or maybe even see a female take over!

I thought because the Genie is a mythical being, with no gender or sexual orientation, so maybe anyone can be cast in the role.

Thoughts? :)

Genie Casting in Aladdin

Posted: 6/15/18 at 11:54pm

I’m sure regional productions will vary in casting, but I imagine that unless a celebrity wants to do it, it will continue to be black men in the Broadway production. We also don’t want another Great Comet situation, so...

Genie Casting in Aladdin

Posted: 6/16/18 at 1:48am

The Distinctive Baritone said: "I’m sure regional productions will vary in casting, but I imagine that unless a celebrity wants to do it, it will continue to be black men in the Broadway production. We also don’t want another Great Comet situation, so..."

I have seen Aladdin several times here in Tokyo and with different Genies who are all big, tall, and tan men.

don't message me thinking im taylor trensch?? what would he be doing on bww?? you can't possibly be that dumb bye

Genie Casting in Aladdin

Posted: 6/16/18 at 2:30am

Consider also that the role isn't "a" genie - it is the Genie from the DIsney film of Aladdin. There is a specific look for the character. Even more than a well-known movie or stage character portrayed by a different actor, the character "Genie" IS the drawing.

Updated On: 6/16/18 at 02:30 AM

Genie Casting in Aladdin

Posted: 6/16/18 at 11:29am

MarkBearSF said: "Consider also that the role isn't "a" genie - it is the Genie from the DIsney film of Aladdin. There is a specific look for the character. Even more than a well-known movie or stage character portrayed by a different actor, the character "Genie" IS thedrawing."

I hear they did reach out to various members of The Blue Man Group, but none of them replied.

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