Aladdin first premiered on Broadway on March 20, 2014 at the New Amsterdam Theatre, and has since been a favorite amongst young fans and family audiences. The musical offers a dazzling spectacle, complete with all-time favorite songs from the original production, along with new musical numbers, and fantastic visuals. The spectacular set takes you to an exotic Arabian landscape with shiny minarets and palaces. The lead pair and supporting ensemble together put up a breathtaking performance, full of color and magic.
The Story
Aladdin is a reprise of the popular 1992 Disney movie of the same name, which is beloved by both children and adults. Aladdin is a strapping young street urchin who is enamored by Princess Jasmine and wants to marry her. But, she can only marry a prince. Fortunately, Aladdin finds himself in possession of a magic lamp with a genie in it that fulfills his wishes. However, before a happily ever after ending, Aladdin has to deal with the evil Jafar. Can he save Jasmine and win her love?
Performance
Aladdin has been running since March 20, 2014. One of the most loved shows on Broadway, it has sold 2,700,925 seats since its premiere - meaning the show was at near capacity with 98% seats occupied. As of December 2017, it has grossed $295,997,847.
Awards
The play was nominated for five Tonys and won the 2014 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical. It was also nominated for 7 Drama Desk Awards, and won the 2014 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical.
Reviews
“Pure Genie-us: Aladdin onstage will rub you the right way.”
– USA Today
“Thrillingly staged! Full of Color and Exuberance”
– Chicago Tribune
Show Score: 86
About the Show
Show Details
Show Timings
Tuesday to Thursday: 7 PM
Friday: 8 PM
Saturday: 2 PM & 8 PM
Sunday: 1 PM & 6:30 PM
Duration
2 hours and 30 minutes, with 1 intermission
Leading Roles
Telly Leung as Aladdin
Courtney Reed as Jasmine
Major Attaway as Genie
Jonathan Freeman as Jafar
Don Darryl Rivera as Iago
Director and Choreographer
Casey Nicholaw
Top Songs
"Overture", "Arabian Nights", "One Jump Ahead" & "Proud Of Your Boy"
Know Before You Go
Audience
Suitable for all ages. No entry for children below age 4.
Available Facilities
Wheelchair Accessible
In-house Bar
Coat Check
Seating
The theater has a seating capacity of 1,702 in total. You can check out the seating chart here.
Outside Food
Strictly prohibited. If you'd like to grab a meal before or after the show, check out our guide to the 30 Best Restaurants in the Theater District.
Dress Code
Smart and casual wear is recommended. Keep in mind, the theater is air conditioned throughout the year and can get a bit chilly.
Gallery
About New Amsterdam Theatre
Constructed in 1903 by A.L. Erlanger and Marcus Klaw, a famous theatre production duo of the early 20th century, the New Amsterdam theatre has seen many changes in its 115 years of existence.
It is one of the last few theatres left from the early 1900s, and despite all the renovations, still emanates a classical, timeless vibe. With 1702 seats spread across three sections, namely orchestra, mezzanine, and balcony, the New Amsterdam theatre is one of the biggest theatres in Broadway district.
For tips on how to choose the best seats, you can refer to our New Amsterdam Theatre Seating Chart Guide.
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