‘Aladdin’ Celebrates 10th Anniversary On Broadway

Photo: Marc J. Franklin

India-West Staff Reporter

NEW YORK, NY – Aladdin, already among the biggest hits in Broadway history, recently celebrated its 10th anniversary at the New Amsterdam Theatre. Having opened to critical acclaim on March 20, 2014, the hit production has played over 3,500 performances at the New Amsterdam Theatre. It ranks #15 on the list of all-time Broadway long runs and has appeared on the Top 10 list of highest-grossing Broadway shows virtually every week of its run.

In the decade since Aladdin opened, only the mega-hits The Lion King, Wicked, and Hamilton have grossed more at the box office, a press release said. It has also featured a slew of Indian American talent. The current cast of Aladdin stars Michael Maliakel who was raised in New Jersey by parents who had immigrated from India and made his Broadway debut in the title role. Sonya Balsara who plays Jasmine is from California whose scientist father is from India.

A special celebratory performance commemorating the anniversary was held on March 28. Director-choreographer Casey Nicholaw staged a slate of hidden Easter eggs and an epic surprise in the show’s signature production number “Friend Like Me.”