New Aladdin and Genie cast members announced for the hit Broadway musical “Aladdin”

As the hit Disney musical Aladdin enters its sixth year on Broadway, a new cast has been announced featuring fresh leads for the roles of Aladdin and Genie. In our previous update (October 17, 2018), we reported the departure of Telly Leung, who had played Aladdin for a year and a half. Since then, fans have eagerly awaited news of his successor. Known as one of the most family-friendly and spectacular Disney musicals on Broadway, the casting announcement has drawn major attention.

New cast debuts on February 19, 2019

Since its premiere on February 26, 2014, Aladdin has continued to fill the New Amsterdam Theatre with sold-out performances. The new cast features Ainsley Melham as Aladdin and Michael James Scott as Genie.

These two previously starred together in the Australian production of Aladdin, where they played the same roles from August 11, 2016 to February 19, 2017.

During that run, Ainsley Melham was nominated for Best Male Actor in a Musical at the 2017 Helpmann Awards, while Michael James Scott won Best Featured Actor in a Musical. Their acclaimed partnership will reunite on Broadway beginning February 19, 2019, creating great excitement among fans and theatre lovers alike.

“Aladdin” Australian Production – Movie Trailer

Take a look at scenes from the Australian production of Aladdin, which ran at the Capitol Theatre in Sydney from August 11, 2016 to February 19, 2017. The same dynamic duo, Ainsley Melham and Michael James Scott, bring their seamless performances to Broadway once again.

Meet the new cast members

Ainsley Melham

Born December 2, 1991 – Bathurst, Australia
Ainsley began training in dance, opera, and singing from a young age but first gained fame at 22 when he joined the Australian children’s musical group “Hi-5.” He later transitioned into musical theatre, appearing in the Australian production of Xanadu in March 2016. Later that year, he was chosen to play Aladdin in the Australian production, establishing himself as a rising star in musical theatre. In February 2019, he makes his Broadway debut as Aladdin.

Michael James Scott

Born May 24, 1981 – Baltimore, Maryland, USA
A versatile stage, television, and film performer, Michael has appeared in numerous Broadway productions including Mamma Mia! (2001), Tarzan (2006), The Book of Mormon and Hair (2011), and Elf (2013). He previously performed as Genie in the Broadway run of Aladdin (2014–2015) and also starred in the U.S. national tour, making him one of the most seasoned actors to take on this beloved role.

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