aladdin musical melbourne cast


Olivia Vsquez is a proud Chilean and Greek-Australian woman, and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Music. Prince Abdullah, Ensemble, Understudy (Kassim) Edward Cuellar. X. Live your dream! @JuwanCrawley www.JuwanCrawley.com. He feels honoured to be taking on the role of Christian and is very thankful to Global Creatures and the exceptional Moulin Rouge! Meanwhile, Jafar and Iago manage to steal the lamp that Aladdin carelessly discarded. Live Concert: NJPAC, Lesher CFA, 54 Below. She then went on to portray Rosala in Opera Australias Handa Opera production on Sydney Harbour of, . Jasmine overhears the conversation and perceives Ali to be just another shallow prince. Aladdin The Musical: Nashville, TN: May 2-7. Stream songs including "Overture", "Arabian Nights" and more. Film: Hairspray, Cadillac Records. Broadway in Chicago: 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Chip). The production closed on April 16, 2023. The picture ofAinsley Melham as Aladdin is byDeen van Meer. James graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Theatre from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). Australian musical theatre credits include Marius in Les Misrables original Australian cast, Billy in Anything Goes (Green Room Award Best Actor Musical), Billy in Chicago, Mr Banks in Mary Poppins, Edna in Hairspray, Frank Snr in Catch Me if You Can and Charlemagne in Pippin. Jafar, who is suspicious of Ali, tells him the location of Jasmine's bedroom, not mentioning that it is against Agrabah law for the Princess to have a suitor in her quarters unsupervised. [43] Aladdin the Musical review [Sydney 2016] - Man in Chair Mabuhay! Graduating from ED5 International, Joshua Russell moved straight into Strictly Ballroom (Global Creatures) understudying the roles of Scott Hastings, Wayne Burns, and Nathan Starkey. He was also a contestant on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Movie Week." Rania obtained his Certificate IV in Performing Arts at Ettingshausens in Sydney and went on to make his musical theatre debut in the role of Pepe for the Australian production of West Side Story(Opera Australia). Aladdin premiered at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle in 2011. @brandon.burks. The Sultan greets Aladdin in the hall and gives him his blessing to marry Jasmine, meaning that Aladdin himself will inherit the throne as the new Sultan one day. He appeared in Simon Gallaghers The Mikado in the role of Nanki-Poo and in Disneys The Lion King, in which he understudied Adult Simba. Four others were newly written for the musical, as noted. (***) This song was written for the Seattle production, but later cut from the Toronto production. Nat'l tours: Fame, Smokey Joe's Cafe, All Shook Up, Mary Poppins, Motown. Aladdin Broadway Original Cast Original Current Replacement Tia Altinay Attendant Ensemble Mike Cannon Performer Andrew Cao Ensemble Henchman Lauryn Ciardullo Performer Joshua Dela Cruz. Broadway Debut! David (He/Him) began his training at The Bev Palmer Dancers and graduated from the University of Ballarats Arts Academy in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts (Music Theatre). Get the latest news, discounts & more for Aladdin and more! Amys (She/Her) theatre credits include; We Will Rock You (Louise Withers and Associates), Rosie in Sweet Charity (The Production Company), Guys and Dolls (ATG), Chicago Australasian Tour (Gordon Frost Organisation), Promises, Promises (The Production Company), and the world premiere cast of King Kong (Global Creatures). Big love to my friends, family, and my Irishman. In 2013 Keian joined Oper Graz Tanz, Austria, performing in West Side Story, Carousel and Im weissen Rssl. Rodney graduated from WAAPA in1989. Aladdin Soundtrack: Official Playlist by Disney Music He is ecstatic to join the cast of Moulin Rouge! Chris also recently toured Australia in Green Days rock phenomenon American Idiot (Shake and Stir) and audiences may know him best from his portrayal of Angel in the Hayes Theatre Company's production of Rent (Highway Run). Tours: Finding Neverland, Dirty Dancing. Regional: The Scottsboro Boys(Signature Theatre Company), Gypsy (Arden Theatre Company), A Chorus Line (Weston Playhouse), Saturday Night Fever (Playhouse Square). Jafar uses his second wish to crown himself Sultan, which Genie reluctantly grants. Learn Fearful of this great responsibility, he tells Genie he's going to save his third wish for a day he may need it rather than use it to free Genie like he promised. She made her musical theatre debut in the Australian premiere of The Bodyguard: The Musical and then starred in the critically acclaimed seasons of In the Heights as Vanessa. Joe is overjoyed to be a part of the Moulin Rouge! Please note, lottery seats may be partial view, behind a pipe and/or in a free standing chair. 1st Nat'l tours (OTC): Aladdin (Kassim), Kinky Boots (Harry). [16] CHCH said "Artistically, this Aladdin is top grade. Off Broadway:The Golden Bride, Urinetown. Many thanks to Tara Rubin Casting. Multitalented Adam-Jon Fiorentinos stage credits include starring as Bert in the Broadway production of Mary Poppins (New Amsterdam Theatre, New York), Young Ben in Londons West End in Follies (London Palladium), Tony Manero in Saturday Night Fever (Apollo Victoria), Munoz in City of Angels (Life Like Company), Kassim in the Australian tour of Aladdin (Disney), Trevor Graydon in Thoroughly Modern Millie (The Production Company) and Valentin in the Melbourne Theatre Companys production of Kiss of the Spider Woman. Regional: Chicago (MUNY), An American in Paris (Cape Playhouse), West Side Story (Asolo Rep). Follow the journey on Instagram @marcusm_330. Aladdin and Jasmine are married, and Genie prepares for a long-awaited vacation. SHUCKED, SOME LIKE IT HOT Lead Nominations for 2023 Drama Desk Awards. Most recently Rodney performed the role of Amos Hart in Chicago. From the moment the curtain lifts and American import Michael James Scott claims the stage as the Genie, you know you are in for a fabulous night. Broadway debut! He trained at Janice Breen Performance Studios and Urban Dance Centre, and was a popular contestant in the first season of So You Think You Can Dance Australia. He also competed in the 2020 season of The Voice, featuring in Team Delta for the Nine Network, and appeared in Elvis, directed by Baz Luhrmann. The Musical. Broadway debut! team. Represented by T&E Management, Joshua is a member ofM.E.A.A. Endless thanks to Mama, Vicky, my village, Lydia, my agents Dustin and Marc, and GOD! For the last five years, the New Amsterdam Theatre has been all about magic lamps, carpet rides, princes, thieves and genies! The executive director of a US minority rights organisation lamented that the production had 'missed an opportunity' to showcase Arab-American actors, who remain underrepresented on Broadway.[42]. He attained his BFA from Cornish College of the Arts. They are discovered by the guards and Jasmine is escorted back to the palace. It will become a classic. Returning a decade later from the original Australian cast of HAIRSPRAY is Mike Snell (Strictly . Off-Broadway: A Clockwork Orange. Born in Melbourne, Kara (She/ Her) completed her full-time training as a scholarship student at Jason Colemans Ministry of Dance in 2020. She recently starred as Velma Kelly in Chicago and Anita in West Side Story (2010), which saw her nominated for several awards, including a Helpmann, Green Room and Sydney Theatre Award, and won the Australian Dance Award for Most Outstanding Performance. They performed to critical acclaim as Usnavi De La Vega in Blue SaintsIn the Heights, winning a Sydney Theatre Award for Best Actor in a Musical. 143 to my J. MichaelJamesScott.com Instagram: @iamMJScott Twitter: @iamMJScott, Arielle is so excited to be in Agrabah! @ryrodino, Is thrilled to be joining this dream show! Bree Stephens commenced her training in Tasmania and went on to graduate from ED5 International in 2017 with an Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts. The production closed on February 26, 2023. Regional credits: Aladdin (5th Avenue Theatre), Hairspray (Fulton Opera House), King and I, Show Boat (Sacramento Music Circus), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, White Christmas (Walnut Street Theatre). Other Bway: Aladdin (orig co.), Hair (orig revival co.), All Shook Up (orig co.), The Pirate Queen (orig co.), Elf (orig co.), Mamma Mia and Tarzan. He originated the role of Iago at The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, his hometown. Previous credits include Associate Director/Choreographer for The Producers (Altitude Theatre), Shrek (GFO), Resident Choreographer for School of Rock (GWB), Dance Captain for The Wizard of Oz (GFO), Rachel Marron understudy in The Bodyguard (GFO), Side Show (One Eyed Man Productions/Hayes Theatre), Cats (RUG), Show Boat (TPC), Truly Scrumptious understudy in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (TML), and Wicked (GFO). Thank you Tara Rubin Casting, LA Talent, & Zero Gravity Management! Set in the fictional Arabian city of Agrabah, the story follows the familiar tale of a poor young man who is granted three wishes by a genie in a lamp, which he uses to woo a princess and to thwart the sultan's evil Grand Vizier. Gypsy(Resident Choreographer);Young Frankenstein(Associate Choreographer);American Psycho(Associate Choreographer). She has worked on various modelling campaigns, as well as TV and film productions, including, . april-holloway.com #dancesingthrive, Broadway: Cinderella (u/s Jean-Michel, Lord Pinkleton). Aladdin (Musical) Plot & Characters | StageAgent Love to my little family; Carol, London, and Zelda. TheMusical. [57] Mark Kennedy of the Associated Press gave the production a rave review, writing: "It's spritely well sung and hits that sweet spot Disney Theatrical Productions do so well, a saccharine fairy tale for the kids cut by some sly, vinegary quips for their parents. @mrbradweinstock. . TV/Film: "Blue Bloods," "Madam Secretary," "Power," "Elementary," "Person of Interest," "Instinct," "Scherman Song." It resurrects three songs written by Menken and Ashman for the film but not used, and adds four songs written by Menken and Beguelin. Join StageAgent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. [9][10][11] In 2012, Aladdin was staged in Manila at the Meralco Theater. Ryan is a true triple threat nonbinary performer with a career in theatre, cabaret, and film. Off-Broadway: Cheek to Cheek (York). BS from Northwestern University. TV:Blacklist: Redemption, Madame Secretary, Law & Order: SVU, 30 Rock. Conductor of the Paranjoti Chorus. This new production features a full score, including the five cherished songs from the Academy Award-winning soundtrack including A Whole New World and more written especially for the stage. @senzel.ahmady, Makes his National Tour debut! Distraught, Genie returns to his lamp and refuses to speak to Aladdin. in the role of Dipper. Patrice Tipokis rich history of music and culture stems from her Maori, Irish and newly discovered Chinese background and performing was a natural part of her musical upbringing. Graduate of UMiami '12. Since then, he has performed in several musicals, a highlight being West Side Story for Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour under the direction of Francesca Zambello. Fantasy/Imaginary, Multiple Settings, Spectacle, Community Theatre, High School, Professional Theatre. He has since worked with renowned artists such as Kelly Rowland, Samantha Jade and Elk Road, taken to the seas on international cruise liners in shows for Norwegian Cruise Lines and has performed at corporate events for companies including Mazda, Toyota and Optus. Shed also like to thank Azim, Hazel, Jazmine and Manizha and the rest of her family and friends for always being in her corner. Love to Coop, Cam, and Jenn. Adventure Comedy Drama A live film recording of Disney's hit Broadway musical based on their classic 1992 animated film. A tight live ensemble conducted by Geoffrey Castles provides excellent orchestral support to the singers, and you could hear the oohs and aahs when Aladdin and Jasmine flew over the audience on their magic carpet. Regional: The MUNY, Bucks County Playhouse. Keians roles with the Queensland Ballet included Stanley Kowalski in A Streetcar Named Desire, the title role in King Arthur and the Tales of Camelot, Tybalt in Romeo and Juliet, Von Rothbart/Rasputin in Swan Lake, and Don Jos in Carmen. Graeme Isaako was born in Sydney and spent his early years growing up in Auckland, New Zealand, where he developed a passion for the performing arts from a musical family. Since launching in Chicago at The Cadillac Palace Theatre on April 19, 2017, the tour has played to capacity houses in 25 cities during 869 performances. Training included Conroy Dance Centre and BA in Music Theatre at WAAPA. Continue with Recommended Cookies. Amused and overjoyed at his good fortune, Aladdin tricks Genie into magically freeing them from the cave without actually using a wish; thereafter, Genie states that Aladdin will not receive any more magic help unless he explicitly states "I wish". Broadway: Annie, Leap of Faith, Shrek, The Apple Tree, The Wedding Singer, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Wonderful Town and Man of La Mancha. Voice/motion capture for Tony the Tiger. Aladdin, a kind but wily street urchin, falls in love with the beautiful Princess Jasmine, whom he knows is waaaaay out of his league. Kiwi veteran performer George Henare is a delight as the kindly Sultan, and Troy Sussman and Robert Tripolino provide solid comic support as Aladdins mates. Is from Columbia, South Carolina. He trained with Diverse Choreography (Dubai) before attending the Boston Conservatory (USA) and Laine Theatre Arts (London). (Sky); The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Neville); Next to Normal (Gabe). and is currently writing her EP. He most recently took to the stage in Rent at the Sydney Opera House (u/s Collins), Catch Me if You Can at the Hayes Theatre Co (Agent Cod), and in the sold-out season of his one-man show with Darlinghurst Theatre Company/People of Cabaret. Synopsis. (He/Him) National Tours:CATS,The Color Purple. The Genie then reveals that he has limitations to his powers. Immense gratitude to her family and friends for their endless love andsupport. She appeared in the feature film The Sapphires, before being cast in the world tour of the ARIA-nominated show Velvet, as a featured vocalist alongside Marcia Hines. Shakespeare in the Woods 2023 Season She's previously starred on Broadway in In The Heights (Nina)across from creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and in Wicked(Nessa). Prior to that his theatre credits include Evita, Callahan in Legally Blonde, Charlie in Dream Lover, My Fair Lady, Roscoe Dexter in Singin in the Rain, the Bishop of Digne and Thnardier in Les Misrables (25th Anniversary), Daddy Warbucks in Annie, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Mr Mathew in Moonshadow, Dr Dillamond in Wicked, David in Company, George in Rosie, Dave in The Full Monty, Tobias in Sweeney Todd, Twelfth Night, The Big Bopper in Buddy, Jolson, Les Misrables (10th Anniversary), McLinden in Nathaniel Storm, Sunset Boulevard, Miss Saigon, South Pacific, Aspects of Love, Miss Julie, Return to the Forbidden Planet and Chess. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. The Cave of Wonders is wonderful. Love to my family, friends, Judy Boals Inc. and Tara Rubin Casting! [50], The pre-Broadway production in Toronto received mixed reviews. This production of Disney's Aladdin opened in Sydney in 2016 and has travelled to Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Auckland and Adelaide before making its way to Singapore. Roles include: Fantine in Les Misrables (Helpmann Award Nomination Best Actress Australia, Dubai, Singapore and London), Erzulie in Once on this Island, Nala in The Lion King (Melbourne), Belle in Beauty and the Beast, Elphaba Alternate in Wicked, Fay Apple in Anyone Can Whistle, Songs for a New World, The King and I and ensemble/covers for Scaramouche, Oz and Killer Queen in We Will Rock You. Jaz is from Winnipeg, Canada. Natalie Foti has been following her love for performing since a young age. Bobby Pestka has appeared on Broadway in Lincoln Center's The King and I, Bombay Dreams, and Flower Drum Song. Broadway debut! Best Musical , Best Book of a Musical for Chad Beguelin, Best Choreography for Casey Nicholaw, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Alan Menken, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Howard AshmanBest Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Tim Rice and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Chad Beguelin. BA, Loyola University New Orleans. Joe made his musical theatre debut in The Boy From Oz (The Production Company) in 2018, followed by the international tour of West Side Story (GWB Entertainment) as Assistant Dance Captain in 2019. campaigns and as a dancer for The Voice. Natalie would like to make special mention of her family, teachers, and mentors, who continue to inspire her and have shaped the person she istoday.

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