Aladdin the musical is a stage adaptation of the 1992 Disney animated film of the same name. The musical features music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman, Tim Rice, and Chad Beguelin, and a book by Beguelin. It premiered on Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theatre in 2014 and has since been performed in many countries around the world.
The musical follows the story of Aladdin, a poor but kind-hearted street rat who falls in love with princess Jasmine. With the help of a magical genie, Aladdin embarks on a series of adventures and must ultimately choose between his love for Jasmine and his loyalty to his friends. The musical features many of the iconic songs from the film, including “A Whole New World,” “Friend Like Me,” and “Arabian Nights,” as well as new music was written specifically for the stage production.
“Aladdin” is a popular musical based on the 1992 Disney animated film of the same name. It features music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman, Tim Rice, and Chad Beguelin, and a book by Beguelin. The musical has been performed on Broadway and in other theaters around the world.