The first actor in this show, and likely first on everyone’s list of favorites is Michael James Scott, who plays the part of Genie. Philadelphia should have more casts like this. Every child in the audience can all look up and see someone who looks like them. The cast of Aladdin is pure talent – they make each second of every scene impossible to look away from. This is the beginning of this round of performances so one would hope that these uncharacteristic snags have been recovered and the show will go on without interruptions such as these in future performances. The overall wait time was less than half an hour, but when the production ensued both times the actors did not miss a beat and the show seemed flawless. It should be noted that the show was paused twice due to technical difficulties. A beautiful story full of intrigue and magic. Princess Jasmine must decide whom to marry (her stances about women’s rights are real crowd pleasers!), Jafar will stop at nothing to recover his lamp, and Genie wonders if his destiny lies within his lamp. Aladdin meets the Genie within the lamp and the two form a bond while Genie grants Aladdin wishes that submerge him into a world of dishonesty (while he gets just what he wants). While they are separated against their will, Aladdin is tricked by Jafar, the Royal Vizier, and enters the Cave of Wonders to retrieve a lamp. The two hit it off but are separated by their natural places in the world – he a member of lower class society and she the highest society there is. Aladdin is a young man living on the street and he accidentally encounters Princess Jasmine, a Palace escapee out for a Roman Holiday-esque adventure to escape the royal ways for a while. A timely, enjoyable performance that should not be missed!Īladdin is based on the 1992 Disney film and includes much of the same appeal as the movie – the music, story, lines, costumes, and colors are reminiscent of the 90s film while remaining all the more appealing as the performance is played out before the audience (by human beings!). Aladdin is showing at The Kimmel Center’s Academy of Music until Sunday, July 1st, and this production does just that – it presents this classic tale while enchanting the audience with its messages and talent. Tales of rags to riches are always appealing, and when a rags to riches performance can encompass the basic storyline and integrate progressive themes and a diverse group of actors, the tale becomes even better.
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