Aladdin Returns to The Pantages & The Genie is the Show! | PICs
*Disney Aladdin, the hit Broadway musical returns to The Hollywood Pantages for another spectacular run. Every cast member dazzles with Disney flair, but the night belongs to the Genie played by Marcus M. Martin. The show is equally harnessed by Prince Aladdin (Adi Roy) and Princess Jasmine (Senzel Ahmady). The classic Disney production features music […]
‘Aladdin’ The Musical Comes To Los Angeles!
If you were excited to see the live-action version of Disney’s Aladdin, then you will be ecstatic to see this story played out live and in person. Aladdin the musical has come to Los Angeles! Seeing the characters that you love up close and personal is an experience you will not forget. The Genie’s performance […]
EUR ‘Aladdin’ Review: ‘A Tragic Carpet Ride’
*Ever since the live-action “Aladdin” film was announced, the biggest question mark – and target of criticism – centered on Will Smith’s casting as the nigh-omnipotent genie. After all, how could the increasingly serious-minded Smith hope to fill the role made absolutely iconic by the late Robin Williams in the 1992 animated, classic version? […]
Weekend Watch: ‘Aladdin’ Revisited and Reinvented
“Aladdin” pulls out all the stops when it revisits the classic animated Disney tale with a live-action adaptation of the thief, the princess, and the Genie. But the magic is gone. To be truly invested in any story, you must be invested in the characters, especially the two that carry the narrative. This is not […]
Will Smith Explains Why Playing Genie in Disney’s ‘Aladdin’ Was ‘Intimidating’ [WATCH]
*Fresh off his Coachella appearance with son Jaden, Will Smith, hit up “Good Morning America” on Monday to dish about his role of Genie in Disney’s live action remake of “Aladdin,” a character previously played by the late Robin Williams in the 1992 animated classic. “This one came out of nowhere,” Smith said. “I was […]
Major Attaway’s Genie Plays a Part in Black History Month on Broadway
*Disney on Broadway is celebrating Black History Month by spotlighting their performers. Cast members will be showcased here in a series of EURweb Disney on Broadway stories. EUR asked MajorAttaway, who plays the Genie in “Aladdin,” what role his Genie plays in Black History. Well, the the version of the genie that I play is based off of Fats […]
Is Will Smith a Tad Too Blue for You as Aladdin?
*Oh Lord! Here we go with another manufactured outrage at Will Smith. When it comes to Big Will and some of his movie choices, he certainly and rightfully draws criticism. That leads us to his latest role, err, color (as Aladdin) … that’s pissin’ off a lot of Disney fans. If you was watching the […]
Will Smith Added ‘hip-hop flavor’ to Genie Character in Disney’s ‘Aladdin’ Reboot
*The live action version of the Disney classic “Aladdin” flies into theaters next May, and eager fans finally got a glimpse of the characters on this week’s issue of Entertainment Weekly. Will Smith, who stars as the beloved Genie, spoke about how he and director Guy Ritchie put a new spin on the 1992 animated […]
Will Smith Scores ‘Historic Payday’ to Record New Music for ‘Aladdin’
*Will Smith announced last year that he would be joining the cast of Disney’s Live-Action reboot to the classic animated film, “Aladdin.” He’s taking on the famous role of the Genie, previously voiced by the late, Robin Williams. Now there’s chatter that Smith will handle the music for the film and apparently, he stands to collect some […]
Disney’s ALLADIN Comes to Pantages Theater in Hollywood!
[videowaywire video_id=”1HKJVX0HXSZTZT4G”] *LOS ANGELES, CA – Disney Theatrical Productions is pleased to announce that original Broadway cast members Adam Jacobs (Aladdin), Michael James Scott (Genie – also original Australian Genie) and Courtney Reed (Jasmine) will reunite for five weeks of the Los Angeles premiere engagement of Disney’s ALADDIN, from Saturday, January 13 – Sunday, February 18, 2018. The full engagement is 12 weeks from […]
Will Smith In Talks to Play Genie in Live Action ‘Aladdin’ Remake
*Will Smith is said to be in early talks for the title role in director Guy Ritchie’s live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated classic “Aladdin.” The part was voiced by the late Robin Williams in the original 1992 animated film, which retold the Middle East-set folk tale of a young man granted three wishes by a […]
Chris Brown Labeled Racist for Calling Aziz Ansari ‘Aladdin’ in ‘SNL’ Monologue Clapback
*Chris Brown did not appreciate Aziz Ansari comparing him to Donald Trump on “Saturday Night Live,” and the singer is now catching heat for a response that has been labeled racist. During Ansari’s monologue, he called the new US president “the Chris Brown of politics,” suggesting that supporters of Trump ignore his more controversial rhetoric […]
‘Frozen – Live at the Hyperion,’ New Stage Musical, Opens at Disney California Adventure Park
*“Frozen – Live at the Hyperion,” a new musical based on Disney’s animated blockbuster film, will open at the Hyperion Theater at Disney California Adventure Park on May 27, 2016. Audiences will be immersed in the emotional journey of Anna and Elsa with all of the excitement of live theater, in an entertaining musical adaptation […]
