Travel back in time to the bustling market of Askabar, peek into the palace of the Sultan and climb into a cave where a rapper genie awaits.

The popular fable about Aladdin is retold as a captivating (and humorous) musical at the Amphitheatre @ Sunway Lagoon from 25th November 2011 till 2nd January, 2012. Starring six principal cast members from London’s famous West End and supported by an ensemble of more than 30 international dancers, Aladdin The Musical is set to mesmerize audiences young and old.

Aladdin The Musical is performed on a moving set with 3D laser effects amidst flying carpets and pyrotechnics. This dazzling show is again helmed by director Chris Colby and choreographer David Kort. Here are some pictures I photographed during the Gala Premiere…

Nikki Mae as Princess Jasmine

Joshua Tonks as Aladdin

Jess Elmer as The Slave of the Ring

Michael Morgan as Jafar and Peter Jamieson as The Sultan

Gareth Heesom as the Genie of the Lamp

Aladdin fighting the baddies

A Whole New World: Flying Carpets & Product Placements 🙂

What's a journey to Askabar without human flame throwers?

Encore: Some of the principal cast members up-close…

Aladdin

Princess Jasmine

The Sultan

Slave Of The Ring & Jafar

See also: Magical Musicals | Peter Pan The Musical | The Secret Life Of Nora

All pictures photographed with the Olympus E-PL2 by & © TV Smith

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The much-anticipated ‘Magical Musicals’ premiered last Friday at Sunway Lagoon. Featuring some of Broadway and West End’s biggest hit songs, the show entertained and thrilled the capacity crowd non-stop. I spoke to director Chris Colby and choreographer David Kort after the gala opening and they too were pleasantly surprised by the response from our (normally subdued) audience.

In fact, towards the end of Stephen Weller’s stunning rendition of ‘Go The Distance’, the crowd broke into a (semi) standing ovation. Great singing, deft dancing and dazzling set design for ninety minutes! And I thought the ‘Grease’ segment alone was worth the price of admission. Hope these pictures I took during the premier whet your appetite…

Magical Musicals is being staged at The Amphitheatre @ Sunway Lagoon from 10th June to 14th July 2011. See my previous post of the preview for cast names. See Sunway Lagoon’s website for information on tickets.

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Buoyed by the recent success of Peter Pan The Musical, Sunway Lagoon is bringing us another spectacular musical this June. Journey to Times Square in New York where six budding performers seek fame, fortune and love on the streets of Broadway.

The 90-minute production will feature some of Broadway and West End’s biggest hits from three decades. Songs such as those from Moulin Rouge, Mamma Mia, Dreamgirls, Fame, Saturday Night Fever, Grease, Footloose, We Will Rock You, West Side Story, Hairspray and even Glee.

Directed and choreographed by award-winning West End professionals, the show spans 2 acts with over 35 songs and performed by a cast of over 30 dancers and singers.

Magical Musicals will be staged at The Amphitheatre @ Sunway Lagoon from 10th June to 14th July 2011. Here’s an exclusive sneak peek…

Amanda Salmon as Stephanie

My favourite number of the night; "As Long As You're Mine" From Wicked

Stephen Weller as Danny with Stevie Tate-Bauer as Megan

Neil Couperthwaite as Ryan with Amanda Salmon as Stephanie

Gareth Heesom as Josh with LJ Neilson as Amber

Let's Hear It For the Boys: The Male Principals

Dreamgirls: The Female Principals

It Takes Two: Choreographer David Kort with Director Chris Colby

Super Troupers: Magical Musical cast with Sunyway Lagoon's CEO Aaron Soon (kneeling, center)

Update: See story and pictures from the Gala Premier here.

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