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BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK PARTNERS WITH DISNEY THEATRICAL GROUP TO PRESENT EXCLUSIVE SERIES ABOUT THE MAKING OF “ALADDIN”

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, PLEASE

BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK
PARTNERS WITH
DISNEY THEATRICAL GROUP
TO PRESENT EXCLUSIVE SERIES
ABOUT THE MAKING OF
“ALADDIN”
IN CELEBRATION OF THE SHOW’S
10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY ON BROADWAY

FIRST EPISODE NOW AVAILABLE

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New York, NY (July 16, 2024) – Broadway Podcast Network (BPN) Co-Founders Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales announced today that they have partnered with Disney Theatrical Group to present a new podcast about the making of the hit musical Aladdin in celebration of the show’s triumphant 10-year anniversary on Broadway. Hosted by NY1 anchor Frank DiLella, the series features exclusive interviews with composer Alan Menken, original principals James Monroe Iglehart, Jonathan Freeman, Adam Jacobs, Courtney Reed, current principals Adi Roy, Sonya Balsara, Dennis Stowe, and more as they pull back the curtain on the untold story of Aladdin’s journey from conception to Broadway triumph.

The series is an in-depth exploration that begins with the initial spark of a stage adaptation. It delves into the incredible challenges faced during out-of-town tryouts, the unwavering determination to overcome them, and the joyous celebration of reaching over a decade on Broadway – a remarkable feat of musical theatre. Hear the untold story of Aladdin and discover the passion, resilience, and artistry that created a Broadway sensation.

ABOUT ALADDIN

Produced by Disney Theatrical Group, under the direction of Andrew Flatt, Anne Quart and Thomas Schumacher, Aladdin features music by Tony Award® and eight-time Oscar® winner Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Newsies, Sister Act), lyrics by two-time Oscar winner Howard Ashman (Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid), three-time Tony Award and three-time Oscar winner Tim Rice (Evita, Aida) and six-time Tony Award nominee Chad Beguelin (The Wedding Singer), with a book by Beguelin, and is directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon).

Aladdin, adapted from the animated Disney film and centuries-old folktales including “One Thousand and One Nights,” is brought to fresh theatrical life in this bold new musical.  Aladdin’s journey sweeps audiences into an exciting world of daring adventure, classic comedy and timeless romance.  This new production features a full score, including the five cherished songs from the Academy Award-winning soundtrack and more written especially for the stage.

The animated film Aladdin was released by Disney in 1992 and was a critical and box office smash, becoming the highest-grossing film of the year.

The film won the Oscar for Best Original Score and introduced the hit song “A Whole New World,” which won the second of the film’s two Academy Awards as Best Original Song.  The Peabo Bryson/Regina Belle recording of the tune soared to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Aladdin is designed by seven-time Tony-winning scenic designer Bob Crowley, eight-time Tony-winning lighting designer Natasha Katz, two-time Tony-winning costume designer Gregg Barnes and sound designer Ken Travis.

The production team also includes illusion designer Jim Steinmeyer, hair designer Josh Marquette and makeup designer Milagros Medina-Cerdeira. The music team is headed by music supervisor and music director Michael Kosarin, who also created the vocal and incidental music arrangements, joined by orchestrator Danny Troob and dance music arranger Glen Kelly. John MacInnis is the associate choreographer, Jason Trubitt is the production supervisor and Myriah Bash is the general manager. Anne Quart serves as executive producer.

For more information, visit AladdinTheMusical.com.

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