Disney’s live-action remake of Aladdin, starring Mena Massoud as Aladdin, Naomi Scott as Jasmine, and Will Smith as the Genie, flies into movie theatres nationwide May 24.
Guy Ritchie directs the movie, which includes Alan Menken, Tim Rice, and Howard Ashman’s songs from the original 1992 animated hit, as well as new material and lyrics from Dear Evan Hansen and La La Land duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.
The stage adaptation of Aladdin continues to run on Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theatre, having celebrated its five-year anniversary in January.
The Roundabout production was the long-awaited Broadway premiere of Hwang's semi-autobiographical play.
Filmed in 2023, the one-night-only event featured Brian Stokes Mitchell, Audra McDonald, Peter Friedman, and more from the Ahrens and Flaherty musical's original cast.
The Tony-winning costumer created over 1,000 costumes for the new film.
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande lead the cast of Jon M. Chu's film adaptation.
Broomography will be optional at the nationwide Christmas screening events.
Kelly Clarkson will host the annual holiday tree-lighting celebration.
The Tony winner on what inspired her Lilli Vanessi, Wicked, and how she's feeling post election.
The NBC broadcast is also scheduled to feature performances from the casts of Death Becomes Her, Hell’s Kitchen, and The Outsiders.
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