This delightful musical by Jon Lorenz and Paul Russell made its debut in 1994. In it’s first showing over 8,000 people experienced what theater critics claimed to be “Fabulous!” and “…better than the movie!” This non-Disney version has all the fun and excitement of the cartoon but comes to life on the stage. The script stays close to the storyline of the animated film except for endearing new characters and a surprise ending that is packed with humor and frivolity.

In addition to familiar characters such as Jasmine, Jafar, the Genie and Aladdin, the script returns to the original story and brings in the characters of Aladdin’s mother, his three buddies and the historical character of the Storyteller, Scheherazade. There are many speaking roles and a large chorus of dancers and singers.