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Aladdin National Tour Review

On Tuesday I got to revisit this magical show which I first saw on Broadway in 2016. You can read that review under “theater review” and “aladdin.” So I’m hoping this review will be shorter...

Michael James Scott exuberates joy as the Genie as all Genies should. Shout out to the ensemble who wear the most gorgeous costumes and have some intense dancing to perform in the show. 

Okay, the stamina it takes to perform One Jump Ahead is incredible. Aladdin literally runs around stage and is jumping off buildings while singing, so bless Clinton Greenspan who never faltered in his performance. Not to mention that after this song, he goes right into an emotional scene performing One Jump Ahead reprise and Proud of Your Boy. Which of course got to my feels as all of Aladdin’s songs do. Proud of Your Boy is such a great song that I wish got recognized more.

These Palace Walls is such a great song and fits Jasmine’s situation perfectly; I don’t understand why some people hate it. And no, I will never get over her costume. Please give it to me! Isabelle McCalla is such a fierce and feisty Jasmine with a great voice! 

Babkak, Omar, Aladdin, Kassim is such another strong stamina number. So shout out!

A Million Miles Away is such a good song. I almost like it better than A Whole New World. The similarities between Aladdin and Jasmine’s lives really just gets to me. And on the last “millions miles away”, Clinton did the riff on miles which I lovveee. Adam Jacobs did it and I wasn’t sure if other Aladdins did it. 

Diamond in the Rough is actually a great song. I feel like it gets overlooked because Jafar sings it, but it’s a great villain song. 

The scenery and sets in the Cave of Wonders was crazy. Just gold everywhere. 

Friend Like Me was of course show stopping. I mean that number will never cease to amaze anyone because it is just utter brilliance on behalf of all Genies. My favorite part is of course the Disney song section. Thank you for throwing Pocahontas in there; much appreciated.  Does anyone ever give it a standing ovation, though? Both times I have seen it no one has. I find it shocking. Although, I understand starting a standing o can be daunting. 

In Act One finale, Aladdin becomes a prince and his Prince Ali costume is stunning. The curtain drops as Aladdin sings a reprise of POYB and turns to look at the palace and opens his arms. I find that moment really beautiful as it shows Aladdin’s hope and belief that he really will finally make his family proud and succeed in life. 

Act 2

A Whole New World is still the most magical number you will ever see performed in live theater. I don’t know how they do it, but it is the most romantic thing ever. And even Jasmine’s bedroom view is just gorgeous with the white balcony and glimmering night sky with shining stars. 

High Adventure is hilarious and a great number for Babkak, Omar, and Kassim. 

Somebody’s Got Your Back I feel is underrated and not remembered, but really is a great vocal number for the Genie and Aladdin. I love the friendship between the Genie and Aladdin. 

No surprise, but Proud of Your Boy reprise 2 gets to me. Aladdin is finally a prince and about to marry a princess, but as he puts on the royal clothes and expensive jewels, he looks out into the audience as if asking, “mom, is this really what you wanted for me? Because ‘I don’t feel any stronger or smarter or handsome or wise’.” That moment was really powerful. 

Okay, but Jafar’s three quick costume changes in a minute. How, Disney, how do you do it? 

A Whole New World is reprised at the end and the Genie is free and runs out to sing a part of the song. It is a great moment. 

Aladdin is a show everyone must experience live! It is for everyone. Disney shows and shows people feel like are aimed towards kids are really for adults and teens too. I feel many adults and teens may connect more with these shows than kids. Aladdin is currently on a national tour across the US and on Broadway at the New Amsterdam theatre! Go see it. 

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Unruly Hearts Week Day 4: AU

The hair had to be perfect. The tiaras had to be straight. Princes had to in line for the throne, and you had to be polite and proper with them so they’d want to marry you. Never if you wanted to marry them, oh no. Only if they see you as a proper investment.

These were just a few of the rules Princess Alyssa had to follow, as stated by her governess. Every morning was the same, every day was the same, every night was the same. The routine dragged on and on every day, until one day.

Happy day four! I thought instead of posting the entire fic, I’d just post a little teaser and you could follow this link -> https://archiveofourown.org/works/17877593 to the actual fic! The idea of Alyssa being a princess and Emma being her knight makes me so happy and this moodboard is cute and sets the tone for the fic even though it took me 5 minutes. Hope you enjoy, and I’ll be back tomorrow with more!

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Alyssa Greene and pink moodboard

Most of Alyssa’s costumes from the show were pink or red when I saw it, but I liked how pink looked, so here we are! Hope you enjoy, and don’t repost or take without crediting me!

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