Aladdin by the numbers
Unbelievable sights and new horizons to pursue: Aladdin broken down in numbers
Aladdin is a thrilling musical that will carry you into "A Whole New World" of daring adventure, classic comedy, and timeless romance. Set in the fictional Arabian city of Agrabah, this is the story of a poor young man who is granted three wishes by a genie in a lamp. It unleashes its magic from May 7-12 and tickets are available HERE.
But there is something incredible you should note about Aladdin. Well, maybe a few things.
Senzel Ahmady (Jasmine) and Adi Roy (Aladdin)
Adi Roy (Aladdin), Marcus M. Martin (Genie), Senzel Ahmady (Jasmine), Jake Letts (Babkak), Colt Prattes (Kassim), Ben Chavez (Omar), Anand Nagraj (Jafar), Aaron Choi (Iago) and Sorab Wadia (Sultan)
The costumes!
- All the costumes for Aladdin are custom made by hand. The fabrics and trim have been sourced from 13 countries around the world, including Tahiti and Morocco.
- Jasmine’s wedding dress weighs 12 pounds, due to all the beading.
- Speaking of beading, more than 2 million Swarovski crystals were used by the costume department.
- During the finale, each costume is adorned with 8,644 crystals.
- During each performance, 102 costume changes take place in under one minute.
The sets!
- The set weighs the equivalent of four and a half double-decker buses –that’s more than 50 tons! That includes flying scenery, nearly 300 lights, automated effects, hydraulic lifts and lots of silk and gold fabric.
- The show features 84 illusions and effects—including the famous magic carpet.
- Flying carpets are not easy to ride. Jade Ewen, who played Jasmine in the London production, says, "It’s a lot harder than you think. You’re sitting and the carpet is moving and your stomach is tensing… but you’ve got to keep your voice smooth. But you get the hang of it."
The music!
- The 1992 film had songs by superstar composer Alan Menken, winning an Oscar for Best Original Score. But not all the songs he wrote for Aladdin actually made it into the film. While all the original songs are in the musical, Menken suggested they also use the seven cut songs. Producers agreed and they were added in. "I think that’s one of the keys to the success of the show," Menken told Digital Spy.
- The tap-dancing the musical number "Friend Like Me" is an homage to Busby Berkeley’s 1933 classic movie musical 42nd Street.
It's impact!
- The show has been seen by more than 15 million audience members worldwide.
- The critics love it. "Broadway magic!" says The Wall Street Journal. The New York Times calls it "fabulous and extravagant," while NBC says, "It’s exactly what you wish for!"
But we can’t tell you how the Flying Carpet works. Some things just have to remain a mystery.
Get your tickets today and experience the magic!
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