Following months of rumours and speculation around the capital, the entertainment giant Disney has confirmed its hit Broadway musical adaption of Aladdin and its elaborate costumes will soar into London during the summer of 2016, much to the delight of theatre fans all over. Based on the much-loved 1992 Disney film, which is now over 20 years old, Aladdin boasts a highly acclaimed creative team, with direction and choreography by The Book Of Mormon’s Casey Nicholaw, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, and music by regular Disney writer Alan Menken.
The show made its New York premiere in 2014, gaining critical and public acclaim. The show features incredible staging, as well as a magic carpet ride! Also in the mix are the original film’s musical numbers including A Whole New World and Friend Like Me, in addition to new songs created especially for the stage adaptation. The five-time Tony Award nominated show will become the latest of Broadway transfers to hit the West End to great popularity, including The Book Of Mormon, Beautiful – The Carole King Musical and the forthcoming Kinky Boots.
Also announced in the wake of the news of the show’s transfer has been the open auditions for the production, due to take place in London and enabling anyone and everyone to audition for a part. Whilst casting for new productions is usually done through agents with highly trained actors and performers on their books, Aladdin will open the pool up to anyone who would like to audition. On the production’s Broadway website, Disney announced the production is in search of athletic, technically trained male and female dancers with excellent ability to join the company of its West End production, meaning those without agents too can join the audition throng.
Full details are still to be announced.