A new actor is taking on the role of Aladdin in Disney’s Broadway production of the animated classic. Jacob Dickey has been with the current cast in the ensemble, and now he’ll be the star of the show.
What’s happening:
- Aladdin, the hit Broadway musical, welcomes Jacob Dickey to the title role on Tuesday, July 16 to Thursday, September 12 at the New Amsterdam Theatre.
- Dickey is currently an Aladdin ensemble cast member and an understudy for Aladdin and Kassim in the Broadway production.
- He also spent time playing the title role in the North American Tour in 2017.
- Ainsley Melham who currently plays the role, will play his final performance in Aladdin on Sunday, July 14, 2019.
- Tickets for Aladdin are available through the official Aladdin The Musical website.
Jacob Dickey’s previous theatre credits include:
- Sky in Mamma Mia!
- Neville in The Mystery of Edwin Drood
- Gabe in Next to Normal
A Whole New World:
- Former Genie actor, James Monroe Iglehart, will star as Phil the satyr in Public Theatre’s upcoming Off Broadway production of Hercules.