Do you want the short review or the long one? The fact that we can’t sleep tonight, right after watching this highly anticipated LIVE musical with infectious tunes, the toe-tapping rhythms and beautiful voices playing in our heads, probably says a lot!
Well, in short it’s a fantastic production that really should not be missed. This is coming from a family who has watched musicals from Broadway and London’s West End.
Watch a short preview:
Aladdin The Broadway Musical has landed in Singapore – Asia’s ONLY pit stop for the ‘riff-raff’ Prince, his magic carpet and his entourage that has taken the musical world by storm! With that, we were absolutely blessed with a LIVE musical performance that mesmerized the audience effortlessly, just as it did the 10 million people who have caught this Aladdin sensation since 2014 in New York.
Here’s why we think the Aladdin Musical is sensational:
The Acting: Without a doubt, the chemistry among the cast was palpable. This is perhaps the ‘X’ factor that held this production so tight and held the audiences spellbound.
The casting of Graeme Isaako and Shubshri Kandiah as Aladdin and Jasmine respectively were absolute spot-on as they both looked like dead ringers for the animation Aladdin and Jasmine. The duo were not the only ones captivating the audience.
Gareth Jacobs’ genie was a hoot! Armed with his bright, cheeky smile and that playful energy, he alone nearly brought the whole house down many times in the evening!
The Singing: Every song, every tune was delivered flawlessly. No kidding. In fact, I had my doubts initially wondering how can this LIVE version compared to the already successful animation and recently Disney Aladdin movie version. My doubts were quashed right from the get go.
From ‘Friend like me’ to ‘Prince Ali’ and the ever popular ‘A Whole New World’, the audience roared with approval! I even tried this, I closed my eyes during the singing of ‘ A Whole New World’, and was virtually transported back to 1992 when the first Disney’s animation hit the silverscreen.
Yes, Graeme Isaako’s Aladdin and Shubshri Kandiah’s Jasmine is THAT good. Pitch perfect and so in sync. To hear these Disney classics sung live along with live orchestra accompaniment was truly a theatrical treat on its own.
The LIVE Band: The tunes need no introduction. In fact, many of them are iconic in their own right. To perform them well is no mean feat hence, in this production, hearing them performed LIVE right was a real treat. The 14 piece ensemble that has 4 touring musicians and 10 locals, did an absolutely outstanding job with its live accompaniment and gave us all a swinging good time!
The Stage Magic: What a sight! Indeed with 500 sets and props along with the stunningly resplendent costumes, this is the most elaborate stage setup ever to be done on the Sands Theatre’ stage by far! Morphing from the mystical city of Agrabah, to the mysterious Cave of Wonders (with real gold being used!) and then to the Sultan’s palace topping off with the magic carpet ride (No strings! No hidden levers! ), it’s easy to believe a real life genie was at work here!
The Dancing: In short, the dancing dazzles. It’s one thing to mass dance like most musicals do, its another to do it with pizazz. With precise syncopation and not missing a beat, the actors danced their hearts out and gave the audience every reason to end the performance with a standing ovation.
Aladdin The Broadway Musical exceeded gave all at the Marina Bay Sands a most magical time as we were transported to the mystical land of Agrabah, almost as if by magic. In fact, it was pure theatre magic at its best.
Get ready for a whole new world of theatrical experience. Absolutely not to be missed.
Pricing and Performance Info:
Show Date: Sun, 21 Jul – Sun, 1 Sep 2019
Show Time: Tue – Fri: 7.30pm | Sat: 2pm & 7.30pm | Sun: 1pm & 6.30pm
Friday 9 Aug performance will be a matinee at 2pm.
Venue: Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands.
Tickets through Marina Bay Sands Box Office & SISTIC Authorized Agents
Aladdin and Friends
- Enjoy 10% off when you purchase 4 or more tickets
- Valid for A, B & C reserve (Side Stalls) and C, D & E Reserve (Grand Circle) only
- Valid for all performances except Saturday 2pm and 7.30pm shows
- Limited tickets available
4 TO GO (Passion Card)
- Enjoy 10% off when you purchase 4 or more tickets
- Valid for A, B & C reserve (Side Stalls) and C, D & E Reserve (Grand Circle) only
- Valid for all performances except Saturday 2pm and 7.30pm shows
- Present your membership card at Marina Bay Sands box offices/ any authorized SISTIC agents to enjoy discount
Ticket Pricing (Excludes Booking Fee)
Tue – Thu
VIP Reserve : S$208
A Reserve : S$178
B Reserve : S$148
C Reserve : S$128
D Reserve : S$98
E Reserve : S$78
F Reserve : S$68
VIP Box (4 seats) : S$832
A Reserve Box (4 seats) : S$712
B Reserve Box (4 seats) : S$592
Restricted View: S$90
Fri – Sun
VIP Reserve : S$228
A Reserve : S$198
B Reserve : S$168
C Reserve : S$138
D Reserve : S$108
E Reserve : S$88
F Reserve : S$68
VIP Box (4 seats) : S$912
A Res Box (4 seats) : S$792
B Res Box (4 seats) : S$672
Restricted View: S$100
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