Aladdin (Broadway)

See it if you like slick, polished entertainment. Staging is imaginative, songs are good, nice sets, garish costumes. Good (not great) performances.

Don't see it if you want any real moments; the acting is wooden/broad. The book is lame/ sexist. Of dozen main roles, ONE is female. A lesser Disney work.

Also Leung (Aladdin) has a boyish charm, but his acting is stiff. He has no chemistry with Jasmine. The Genie (an understudy) seemed forced. The script is often sexist...it needs a re-write. In Jasmine's praise "That hair! That belly-button!" Or about Jasmine's anger "Girls get so upset about chipped nails, bad hair, murdered boyfriends." Jasmine says she wants a husband who will "help change a few diapers." Etc. It drove me crazy that we're still feeding this garbage to girls.... Read more Read less

See it if Fun show. Major staging and costumes. Solid music. Classic for the whole family.

Don't see it if you don't like shows that children will like

See it if You're a fan of big musicals with big production numbers, set changes, lavish costumes or if you have kids and are looking for a family show

Don't see it if You are looking for an edgy dark piece or don't like family friendly entertainment.

See it if You enjoy the Disney brand of musical. This is done well. Great story, sets, costumes and lighting. Fun to watch and be a part of.

Don't see it if You have a cold jaded heart and can’t fall in love with a cute shirtless boy and a princess on a magic flying carpet.

See it if you just want to have a good time. Good for kids and adults alike.

Don't see it if you don't like Disney.

See it if Great to bring my kids and to see them enjoy it! Great songs and staging. A fun story to it

Don't see it if If you dont like kids screaming and talking during performance. If you do not like Disney big productions.

See it if you enjoy Disney theme park entertainment. They've distilled one of their more mature films down to watered-down childish pablum.

Don't see it if you aren't looking to entertain the kids or if you don't think the price is worth one cool effect. (The magic carpet ride is pretty neat.)

See it if you like big production numbers with lavish costumes, you liked the film, see great acting by the Genie, a good score and a magic carpet.

Don't see it if you don't like Disney musicals, feel this show is pablum, think all the dancing, costumes and special effects are just too much!!!

See it if catchy Menken tunes, clever lyrics, lush orchestra, several show-stopping scenes, the new Genie is a baller

Don't see it if sets are cheesy (Disney you can afford better!), a few weak links among actors, groundbreaking movie w/ Robin W. is funnier

Also We saw Aladdin by winning the show's lottery. Disney placed us in partial view box seats way off to the side when many seats in the orchestra/front mezzanine were unoccupied. Disney, this is not the way to build goodwill!... Read more Read less

See it if You want to be entertained. You want big production numbers. You want big effects & sparkly costumes.You want to laugh. You want to be wowed

Don't see it if You don't like big production numbers. You want a more substantial story. You don't like big sets & costumes. You hate Disney.

See it if you like sequins. Bright shinny entertainment. Lots of good fun and silly humor. Great singing and dancing and fantastic sets & costumes.

Don't see it if you want more then a good time. This is not thought provoking theater.

See it if you like Aladdin and Disney.

Don't see it if you're expecting it to be as good as The Lion King.

See it if You want a big, flashy, fun musical for the whole family.

Don't see it if You don't like Disney or Aladdin in any manner, or expect it to live up to the film.

See it if You love musicals, Broadway, great costumes sets and singing and dancing.

Don't see it if The show is beautiful and worth seeing for a full Broadway experience. The story is not interesting but the staging is.

See it if If you like the movie. A show that the whole family can go to. Adult can enjoying to.

Don't see it if You hate Disney, Musical

Also One of the favorite Disney movies, it comes closes to the movie. Arielle Jacobs who plays Jasmine has a great voice. Major Attaway who plays the Genie is excellent. Love the cave set. The whole cast was excellent.... Read more Read less

See it if Very enjoyable show. Great sets and production numbers. Very witty dialogue especially by genie. Bring the children for a wonderful time!

Don't see it if Not a sophisticated show. Very colorful and lively. If you like serious or understated, don't go to this show.

See it if you're young at heart or have a child. FUN!

Don't see it if you're a fuddy duddy

See it if you are looking for a show to take your kids too and already saw The Lion King, you like big productions and elaborate staging

Don't see it if you've watched the Aladdin movie and don't like the music, you don't like to be in a theatre full of young kids

See it if You lije family shows.

Don't see it if If you are interested in serious themes.

See it if you enjoy Disney musicals

Don't see it if You want to see something original and a story that is not mired in cliche

See it if you liked the movie and want to see a flashy stage adaptation. See it for the special effects (and the magic carpet!).

Don't see it if you aren't a Disney person.

See it if you have younger children or, like me, grew up on Disney; want a light hearted time and see a magical carpet fly

Don't see it if you want a show that makes you think or dislike sitting around children

See it if a fan of Disney's animated Aladdin, have seen all of Broadway's other offerings, need a family-friendly musical, or left your brain at home.

Don't see it if seeking deep, mental-stimulation or a show that will have you mulling Big Ideas afterward; you don't like cheesy, PG-esque fare. Pure fluff.

Also Since I was in NYC to see a Friday evening performance, and since Aladdin happened to have a Friday matinee (to make-up their "dark" July 4th day), I thought it may be a great time to make it a two-show day and check this Broadway staple off the list. Aladdin is as-anticipated: fun, frothy, and familiar (particularly to those of us who recall seeing the original Disney animated film when it was first-released in theatres). It's clever, cute, and charming and the "magic carpet" scenes are the stand-outs. It was also great to see Telly Leung inhabit the eponymous role, and Major Attaway's Genie is a real show-stealer. I wish Courtney Reed's vocal inflection was as strong as her Jasmine is meant to be, but the way she inhabits the "Disney Princess" role feels in-line with what we've come to expect from this commercial brand. There's no reason NOT to like this show, although there are far better Broadway offerings out there for the non-tourist crowd especially. Buy if you can at discount!... Read more Read less

See it if You're a disney fan and like the movie. Great dancing (kudos to the chorus). Fabulous magical effect with the carpet ride! Romantic, sweet.

Don't see it if you don't like an fairytale come to life. Hate disney. Have issues with a show that's over-lit so it makes the sets look a little cheap.

See it if Fun, family friendly, full of dazzle and spectacle (that magic carpet!) The genie is a wonder. A delightful reminder of why we love showbiz.

Don't see it if It's a tad cheesy and yes, it's Disney. Less charming than the movie version. But it's so darn well done and infectious, just go with it!