You’ll feel swept away from your seat at New Amsterdam Theatre as Aladdin’s world comes alive with music, color, and laughter. Enjoy classic songs plus new surprises written just for Broadway, all performed by a Tony-winning cast. With included translation audio guides and easy entry, you’re free to soak up every magical moment — and maybe leave humming “A Whole New World.”
Hands clutching our tickets, we shuffled into the New Amsterdam Theatre — it’s got this old-world hush right before curtain, velvet seats creaking as everyone settles. There was a family next to us from Queens, the dad whispering the Genie’s lines to his daughter before the lights even dimmed. I caught a whiff of popcorn somewhere (not sure if that’s allowed, but it made me smile). The usher winked and told us to keep our phones off unless we wanted to be turned into a toad — classic New York humor.
When the orchestra hit those first notes of “Arabian Nights,” it felt like the whole place leaned forward. Our local guide earlier had said this version of Aladdin is different — new songs by Howard Ashman, scenes you won’t find in the movie, and honestly, I didn’t expect the Genie to steal every single scene. The set changes were wild: one minute dusty market stalls, then suddenly gold everywhere for “Friend Like Me.” My friend tried singing along (quietly), but gave up halfway through Prince Ali because she couldn’t keep up with the lyrics or the costume changes.
There’s this moment during “A Whole New World” where the stage goes dark except for that flying carpet — cheesy maybe, but my heart did that fluttery thing anyway. Kids gasped all around us. Even grown-ups looked a little misty-eyed in the glow. Afterward, people lingered in the aisle just talking about favorite scenes or how they’d seen the movie as kids. I still think about that last applause echoing up to those old balconies — there’s something about live shows in New York that just hits different.
It’s recommended to arrive 30 minutes before showtime at New Amsterdam Theatre.
The show is recommended for ages 6 and up; children under 2 are not permitted in the theatre.
Yes, wheelchair accessible seating is available; contact customer service before booking to confirm availability.
A translation audio guide with descriptive commentary is included with your ticket.
The show takes place at the historic New Amsterdam Theatre in Manhattan.
The best available seats are assigned by the theater at time of purchase; they will be listed on your tickets.
Guests ages 18+ must present government-issued photo ID; under 18 can use school ID or other documents; under 12 must be with an adult who meets these requirements.
Your evening includes your reserved seat at New Amsterdam Theatre for Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway, all taxes and fees covered, plus a translation audio guide so you can follow every scene comfortably from start to finish.
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