Aladdin has been running on Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theatre since 2014 and is based on the beloved film. Buy tickets to discover a whole new world in a whole new way! Spectacular sets, beautiful costumes, and filled to the brim with magic, it includes all the songs from the Academy Award-winning score as well as songs written exclusively for the stage. And you won’t believe what they’re able to do with that magic carpet. In what the New York Times calls "fabulous and extravagant!", this musical will captivate Broadway audiences of all ages.
ALADDIN is recommended for kids 6 and up, and children under 4 won’t be admitted into the theater.
You Have Questions? We Have Answers!
How long is Aladdin? The running time of Aladdin is two hours and thirty minutes, including one fifteen-minute intermission.
Where is the theater? The New Amsterdam Theatre is located at 214 W. 42nd Street between 7th and 8th Avenues.
Who created the musical Aladdin? Aladdin has a book by Chad Beguelin, music by Alan Menken, and lyrics by Howard Ashman, Tim Rice, and Chad Beguelin. Casey Nicholaw directed and choreographed the musical.
Did Aladdin win any Tony Awards? Aladdin was nominated for five Tony Awards, and James Monroe Iglehart won the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical for his performance as the Genie.
Can I see a clip of the musical? Sure! Here’s a video of the Broadway cast performing “Friend Like Me” on Good Morning America.
Is Aladdin on tour? It sure is – Aladdin is touring in North America right now and playing in cities like Detroit, Chicago, Kansas City, Denver, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Tulsa, St. Louis, Fayetteville, Seattle, and more. Check out the official Aladdin musical website to find a list of all cities and dates.
Is there a hotel nearby? The Hilton New York Times Square is located on the same block as the theater at 234 W. 42nd Street.
We’re hungry! Is there a nearby restaurant? If you’re looking for New York pizza, try Carnegie Pizza one block south of the theater at 200 W. 41st Street. Or head to Junior’s at 1626 Broadway to end the night with a slice of famous New York cheesecake (they also have very good mac and cheese, soups, and sandwiches). Or if you’re looking for something familiar, Dave & Buster’s, Hard Rock Café, and Shake Shack are all within a five-minute walk of the theater.
Why kids will love Aladdin: Kids will love the songs they already know and love from the movie, and they'll be wowed by the incredible sets, costumes, and stage magic. One song has over 70 costume quick changes over the span of just a few minutes, there are over 8,500 Swarovski crystals in a single costume, and we’re not kidding about that magic carpet…it’s really cool.