Aladdin

Adam Jacobs as Aladdin

Last night, Ken and I attended the Fifth Avenue Theatre subscriber opening night of Aladdin; the new play that is no doubt slated to go on to Broadway.  What high energy and just outright pure fun! 

The sets and costumes really work.  The curtain which appeared to be multiple "magic carpets' pulled up into a balloon shades effect instead of opening as traditional stage curtains normally do.  One of the most impressive exhibits of costuming was during the Second Act, when the same performers paraded across the stage singing and dancing every two minutes or so wearing different costumes that they had quickly changed into.

Adam Jacobs, the actor who played the role of Aladdin was fantastic with a beautiful voice, but the person that stole the show was James Monroe Iglehart who played the role of the Genie.  For a big man, he was lighter than air and his dancing and singing were both extraordinary!

I would encourage everyone who can use some positive energy in their lives to see this entertaining and feel-good play before it closes at the end of the month.