Is this still happening or....?
Broadway Star Joined: 5/19/06
Jacob Dickey just announced he's doing the role full time for the next 6 weeks.
Jacob Dickey is currently playing the role of Aladdin. Broadway debut!
Understudy Joined: 3/24/17
http://www.broadway.com/buzz/187294/telly-leung-will-take-on-the-title-role-in-broadways-aladdin/
Telly starts June 13
^Funny thing. Right after I posted this morning, I was like, "Watch them announce it today." Glad my instincts were right haha!
I'm thrilled for him. I've thought he was adorable ever since I saw him dancing with a pair of giant chopsticks in FLOWER DRUM SONG. And quite talented too.
He's certainly paid his dues in flop after flop after flop. Nice that he'll be making big bucks in a hit show.
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.
Aw yay!!!
(Accompanying interview:
https://www.etonline.com/news/219268_first_look_at_broadway_star_telly_leung_as_aladdin/
Swing Joined: 3/17/17
Per his Instagram account, Telly debuted on Friday:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BVJKJNIFLEi/
disneybroadwayfan22 said: "He looks perfect!
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Yes he does but I can't believe he's 37 as he looks 20...he'll never age!
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