Cast & Creative

Broadway debut! National tour: The Phantom of the Opera (Raoul u/s). NYC: Anything Can Happen: The Songs of Maury Yeston. Regional: Other World – Bucks County Playhouse; Mira Nair’s Monsoon Wedding – Berkeley Rep; She Loves Me – PlayMakers Rep; Bernstein’s MASS – Ravinia Festival. TV: “Bull” (CBS), “FBI” (CBS). Big thanks to my family, Michael Kirsten, HCKR, & the Tara Rubin team. Sarah – all my love. Look ma, we made it! Representation matters. @michaelmaliakel

Made her Broadway debut in Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet…, at the time becoming the first South Asian female in a principal role on Broadway in over a decade. She previously starred as Eliza in Hamilton (nat’l tour); and Nessarose in Wicked (B’way). Film/TV: Growing Up Smith; “Quantico”; “Halal in the Family”; “Gossip Girl”; Mistress America. She is an award-winning Bharatanatyam (South Indian Classical) dancer and teacher, having performed throughout the US and India. @shoba_narayan

Michael James Scott (Genie) originated Genie in Aladdin Australia (Helpmann Award). Best known for originating “The Maggots Guy” in The Book of Mormon and The Minstrel in Something Rotten! on Broadway. Other Broadway: Aladdin (original co.), Hair (original revival co.), All Shook Up (original co.), The Pirate Queen (original co.), Elf (original co.), Mamma Mia! and Tarzan. West End: Aladdin (Genie), Hair. Other: Fosse (international tour), Jerry Springer: The Opera (Carnegie Hall), Jersey Boys (Las Vegas). TV: “Black Monday,” “The Carrie Diaries,” “Independent Woman.” Holiday Album A Fierce Christmas on Spotify, iTunes. MichaelJamesScott.com. (143 to my J!) Insta/Twit: @iamMJScott

Jonathan Freeman (Jafar). NYC: Mary Poppins; The Little Mermaid; Beauty And The Beast; The Producers; 42nd Street; On The Town; How To Succeed…; She Loves Me (Tony® Nomination); Platinum; Sherlock Holmes; Finian’s Rainbow (Irish Rep.); A Class Act (MTC); Lil’ Abner and Of Thee I Sing (City Center Encores); Sail Away and The Mikado (Carnegie Hall). TV/film: Elementary, Too Big To Fail, “Law And Order,” “Gossip Girl,” “Shining Time Station,” “Remember Wenn,” The Ice Storm, Life Animated (Oscar Nomination 2017). Jonathan is the voice of Jafar in Disney’s animated feature Aladdin.

Broadway debut! 1st Nat’l tour original cast: Aladdin (Babkak), Off-Broadway: The Anthem, The Civil War. Goodspeed, Forestburgh Playhouse, Monomoy Theatre, NCL, TheatreworksUSA and various NYC theatre. BMI, aspiring composer. BFA MT ‘13, The Hartt School. Thanks to creative, TRC. Love to Mom, Dad, Jonah, family/friends, KG&PF. For Neenee. @zbencal

Milo Alosi (Kassim). Broadway: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. 1st Nat’l Tours Original Cast: Aladdin (Kassim), Kinky Boots (Harry). Off-Broadway: world premiere of Tamar of the River (Onan) at Prospect Theater. Regional: Grease (Papermill Playhouse), Marius in Les Misérables (WhitePlainsPAC). Many thanks my family, Eric Woodall, and the Mine but especially this entire creative team and wonderful company! Insta: @therealmiloalosi

​Brad Weinstock (Omar). Broadway debut! National Tours: Jersey Boys (Frankie Valli), Wicked (Boq). Broadway in Chicago: 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Chip). Regional: Sweeney Todd (Geva), Hero (Asolo Rep). Northwestern graduate. He was also a contestant on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Movie Week.” Thanks to Mom, Dad, and to Bug, who is a wish granted. @mrbradweinstock

Don Darryl Rivera (Iago) is ecstatic to be making his Broadway debut! He originated the role of Iago at The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, his hometown. He attained his BFA from Cornish College of the Arts. Much love and many thanks to his family, especially his wife Kate and their new baby girl, Eloise! www.dondarrylrivera.com @dondarrylrivera

JC Montgomery (Sultan). Broadway: Shuffle Along, Big Fish, The Scottsboro Boys,The Color Purple (original cast), Parade, The Little Mermaid, Swing, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, The Boys From Syracuse, Thou Shalt Not and Bye Bye Birdie. TV: HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire,” “The Mysteries of Laura,” “The Blacklist,” Netflix’s “Gypsy,” “Blue Bloods,” “A Gifted Man,” and all of the “Law and Orders.” Love to my wife Kim and our boys Marcus and Trevor.

Juwan Crawley (Standby Genie/Babkak).Clive Barnes Award Nominee. Credits: “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” (Hudson, Season 4) Spamilton (Original Cast & Album), Found (PTC). BFA Hartt School of Music 2016. Special thanks to his family (Love you mom), managers, and all of the angels and guardians who have appeared and changed his life. @JuwanCrawley www.JuwanCrawley.com

Dennis Stowe (Standby Jafar/Sultan). Broadway: Annie, Leap of Faith, Shrek, The Apple Tree, The Wedding Singer, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Wonderful Town and Man of La Mancha.

Humbled to be making his Broadway debut! Tours: Phantom of the Opera (Piangi); Aladdin. off-bway: Yellow Brick Road; Play Like A Winner; When Pigs Fly. Disney: Finding Nemo-Musical (Orig. Bloat) TV: “Danny’s House.” Gracias a Dios, Creatives, TRC, Pantera/Murphy, Familia, Amigos y Matt! Made in Colombia. @frrankly

Tia Altinay (Ensemble) is a proud original Aladdin company member. Recently seen in Hamilton, Chasing Rainbows, Mary Poppins, A Christmas Story, Bombay Dreams, HSM, and Mamma Mia!

Broadway: The Prom, Jesus Christ Superstar. 1st national tour: Aladdin. Three seasons at The Stratford Shakespeare Festival. Jeff Award winner. Huge Thanks to Casey and the entire team, Buchwald and mum. Love to the Ladle. @maryemily18

Netanel Bellaishe (Ensemble, Henchman). Born/raised in Israel. Broadway debut! National Tour: A Chorus Line. Winner of “Israel’s So You Think You Can Dance.” Favorite things: Gene Kelly, Legos and his miter saw. www.netanelbellaishe.com

Broadway debut! Hailing from Saranac Lake, NY. Tours: Aladdin 1^st National, West Side Story International (Baby John). Wagner College B.A. Theatre Performance. Thanks to CTG, my family, and Tim. Instagram: @themichaelbullard

Broadway and Nat’l tour: Cinderella (Raccoon/u/s Jean-Michel & Pinkleton). BFA Elon. Special thanks to my family and DGRW. IG: mkrcallahan

Broadway: King Kong. Tour: Aladdin. Last seen in Bliss at The 5th Avenue Theatre. Huge thanks to Casey, Tara Rubin Casting, DGRW, my family and especially my big brother. @lissadeguz

Thrilled to be returning to Agrabah! Broadway: Aladdin, Follies, A Christmas Story (OBC). Tour: Pippin (2014), A Christmas Story. Regional favorites include: Follies, Curtains, Les Misérables, West Side Story, White Christmas, Evita. www.mathewdeguzman.com @mathewdeguz

Mark DiConzo (Razoul, Ensemble, Understudy Jafar, Sultan). Broadway Debut! TV/Film: “Blue Bloods,” “Madam Secretary,” “Power,” “Elementary,” “Person of Interest,” “Instinct,” “Scherman Song.” Broadway Tours: The Producers. Regional: Goodspeed, Ogunquit, Riverside, North Shore, Stages St. Louis, Maltz, ABT, NBFT. Love to Kelly, Mom/Family/friends and team BWA. www.markdiconzo.com

Olivia Donalson (Attendant, Fortune Teller, Ensemble). Thrilled to be making her Broadway Debut! BFA from Ithaca College. Last seen in Aladdin 1st national tour (Fortune Teller/Attendant). Love to friends and family, special thanks to Mother for her constant support. @oliviadonalson

Josh Drake (Ensemble, Understudy Kassim) is jazzed to be making his Broadway debut! Off- Broadway:Trip of Love. Tours: Finding Neverland, Dirty Dancing. Regional: Dreamgirls (MUNY), Cabaret, Chicago. Many thanks to Tara Rubin Casting. Dedicated to Mom and Boo Boo. @thejoshdrake

Broadway Debut! Nat’l tours: Aladdin, Miss Saigon, The King and I, Mamma Mia!; Regional: Vanya… Spike (Company of Fools), Seven Brides… (Dog Stuff). Enjoys long walks on the beach. REALLY enjoys “Space Jam” OG. Humongous thanks to DGRW, my family, the VCU fam and O.

Samantha Farrow (Ensemble). Broadway: Escape to Margaritaville. Tours: Wicked, Evita. Film: Dirty Dancing, Ted 2 and Bolden. TV: “Modern Love,” “Royal Pains,” “The Get Down,” “SNL” and “Fosse/Verdon.” Thanks to God, my family, and CESD. @sam_farrow_official

Gaby Gamache (Swing). Broadway Debut! National tours: Beauty and the Beast. Regional: The MUNY, St. Louis Rep, Riverside Theatre, NSMT, Stages St. Louis. TV: “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” (Netflix). BFA Carnegie Mellon. Endless thanks to Eddie, Tara Rubin Casting, the Aladdin team, familia, friends, and my Bee. Love and light!

Jacob Gutierrez (Ensemble, Understudy Aladdin, Omar). Broadway debut! Regional: MTWichita, Dallas Theater Center, Disney Cruise Line. OCU Grad. Grateful for my family, friends and mentors for their outpouring of wisdom and love. And thank you Tara Rubin Casting. It takes a village! @jacobtgutierrez

Broadway debut! NYC: Radio City Christmas Spectacular (vocalist). Regional: Chicago (June) / Riverside Theater, Memphis (Felicia u/s) / Walnut Street, Dreamgirls / TUTS.  Gratitude to my support system.  april-holloway.com IG: @april_r_holloway

Broadway debut! From the island of Guam. Graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Australian credits include Disney’s Aladdinn and Heathers The Musical. Thank you Tara Rubin Casting, and especially Scotty. @heathermakalani

Credits: international tour of West Side Story (Indio/Chino u/s), tour of Smokey Joe’s Café (Ken, Dance Captain). Regional credits: Aladdin (5^th Avenue Theatre), Hairspray (Fulton Opera House), King and I, Show Boat (Sacramento Music Circus), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, White Christmas (Walnut Street Theatre).

Broadway/NY: Miss Saigon (Broadway Theatre); King and I (Lincoln Center); Mamma Mia! (Broadhurst/Winter Garden); Soft Power (Public Theater). Elon University/Walnut Hill Arts Alum. Grateful for Tara Rubin Casting and Disney! Insta: @paulheesangmiller

Amber Owens (Ensemble). Broadway/NYC: Mary Poppins, Radio City Rockette. National tours: Spamalot (Las Vegas), 42nd Street (revival). TV/Film: “Younger,” “Law & Order: SVU,” “Fashion Rocks,” Detroit. BS from Northwestern University. Love and thanks teachers, friends, family (MLFYD/S), Dougie (143) and God.

Jamie Kasey Patterson (Henchman, Ensemble). Broadway debut! Regional highlights: Broadway Bounty Hunter (Barrington Stage), Victor Victoria (Ogunquit Playhouse), Legally Blonde (MGR Playhouse). Television: “Saturday Night Live,” “America’s Got Talent.” Thanks to CTG, Tara Rubin Casting, Mom and family. @thesamejame

Bobby Pestka (Ensemble). Bobby Pestka has appeared on Broadway in Lincoln Center’s The King and I, Bombay Dreams, and Flower Drum Song. Credits include the films, The Producers and Across the Universe, the National Tour of Roundabout’s Anything Goes, and The Radio City Christmas Spectacular (NYC). He is a graduate of Point Park University.

Ariel Reid (Swing, Dance Captain, Fight Captain). Broadway credits: Spamalot (original company), Elf. Other theatre credits include Moscow/first national tour of 42^nd Street, Minsky’s Radio Girl, Prophet in Pink (NY Fringe Festival). Film: Hairspray, Cadillac Records.

Tyler Roberts (Ensemble). Broadway debut! World Premieres: The Sting!; The Royal Family of Broadway. Regional: Arena Stage, North Shore Music Theatre. Proud Wagner Alum. Love and thanks to Tara Rubin Casting, creatives, Mom and Dad, family and friends.

Jaz Sealey (Ensemble, Dance Captain). Aladdin (1st National Tour); Jesus Christ Superstar (Broadway); Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots (La Jolla Playhouse); Twelfth Night, The Misanthrope, Kiss Me Kate, Evita (Stratford Festival); Dirty Dancing (Mirvish). Love to my Mignon. Habbagoodah Mom!

Angelo Soriano (Swing, Understudy Omar, Iago). Broadway debut! National tour: Flashdance: The Musical. Disney credits: Red Car Trolley News Boys (Disneyland AGVA), “Christmas Day Parade” w/Justin Bieber (on ABC), Debby Ryan and Disney’s “Shake It Up!” A native of the Philippines. Huge thanks to my Pamiya, teachers/mentors, Tara Rubin, Casey, DDO NY and my Favorite. Mabuhay! @gelosaurus

B’way debut! Nat’l tour: Aladdin OTC. International tour: West Side Story (Bernardo), Carmen la Cubana (Ensemble). Regional: La Jolla Playhouse, Goodspeed Opera House, Penn Shakes, Hartford Stage, MGR Festival. This Florida boy has nothing but love to my family, mis amigos and to Eddie at Take 3!

Broadway Debut! National Tours: Disney’s Aladdin, Monty Python’s Spamalot. Off Broadway: 50 Shades – The Musical! Regional: West Side Story (Guthrie Theater); Mamma Mia! (ACT of CT, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina) and many more. Thank you to my family, friends and MSA for all of the love and support. @alec2austin