1. Greg Trykowski, Katie Lafemina, Kayla Shroyer, and Dixon Graham
Aladdin
Greg Trykowski, Katie Lafemina, Kayla Shroyer,
and Dixon Graham

2. NYT Critical Review
Title: “ ‘Aladdin’ Tweaks the Disney Formula With Breezy Insouciance”
Author: Charles Isherwood
Claims that “Aladdin” is different from other Disney animated features turned musicals
Was pleasantly surprised with how the show almost makes fun of the movie
Gives credit to everyone responsible for things in the show, such as costume design, music, and direction

3. From Screen to Stage Added 6 songs that were not in the movie
Replaced Abu with 3 characters called “Aladdin’s Band of Thieves” which were originally in the movie until they created Abu
Gave Jasmine more songs and more personality
Added huge Broadway dance numbers
The actor who originally voiced Jafar is bringing the role to life on stage

4. Tech
Lights
Sound
Natasha Katz designed the lights. She has done lighting for 48 Broadway plays
Uses over 150 moving lights.
Ken Travis the sound designer
They used DPA microphones. Each cast member had a closed- mic.
They had a few special mics to amplify the orchestra without losing a natural sound.

5. Set and Effects
Jim Steinmeyer: illusionist. He designed the carpet and how to make characters come out of lamp. He has designed many illusions for leading magicians, including Doug Henning, David Copperfield, Ricky Jay, Siegfried and Roy, and Lance Burton
Jim Steinmeyer, talking about the special effects in Aladdin “Twenty years ago it couldn’t have been done,”
Flying Carpet moves all around the stage, up and down.
Bob Crowley is scenic designer. Has designed many scenes on Broadway.
Over 100 automated scenic effects
There is about 20 tons of scenery hanging for the show.

7. Costumes Created by Tony Award winner Gregg Barnes
Costume Inspirations:
Belly Dancers
Dancing with the Stars
Modern wedding dresses
Islamic architecture
Jewelry
Calligraphy
Over 108 quick changes, each in less than 1 min.

9. Choreography Director/Choreographer- Casey Nicholaw
Also choreographed other Broadway shows such as Book of Mormon, Elf: the Musical, Drowsy Chaperone, and Spamalot
The choreography for the show is very diverse
It blends themes of Bollywood dances with classic Broadway styles
Lots of really show stopping group dance numbers

10. Jonathan Freeman- Jafar
Cast
Adam Jacobs - Aladdin
Jonathan Freeman- Jafar

11. James Monroe Iglehart- Genie Courtney Reed - Jasmine
Cast
James Monroe Iglehart- Genie
Courtney Reed - Jasmine

12. Chad Beguelin – Book, Lyrics
Creative
Alan Menken - Music
Chad Beguelin – Book, Lyrics