Totally agree with you, hushpuppy! My first exposure to him was on the revival recording of Pacific Overtures. I must say, it's weird thinking that high voice on "Someone in a Tree" will make for a suave Aladdin, but I can't wait to hear him in the part!
Heckuva nice fella too, from what I hear.
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