Cast & Creative

Broadway debut! Credits: Mamma Mia! (Sky); The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Neville); Next to Normal (Gabe). Thanks to Tara Rubin Casting and TPG! Big love to my friends, family, and my Irishman. Go JMU Dukes!

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

Sonya Balsara is thrilled to be making her Broadway debut on a magic carpet! Theatre credits include: The Karate Kid (Pre-Broadway Lab), Sense and Sensibility (Theatreworks), West Side Story (International). TV: “FBI” (CBS), “Mozart in the Jungle” (Amazon Prime). NYU Tisch. Gratitude to Bloc and Tara Rubin casting. For Sudha and Irene. IG/TikTok: @sonyabalsara

Broadway: The Lion King (Scar/Pumba), National tours: Aladdin (Jafar), The Lion King (Scar/Pumba), Jersey Boys (Gyp DeCarlo) Chicago: The Visit, 2666 (Goodman Theatre), Stepping Out (Steppenwolf Theatre), The Liar, A Little Night Music, Misalliance (Writers Theatre), Twelfth Night, King Charles III (Chicago Shakespeare), Ragtime (Drury Lane Theatre), Grand Hotel, 42nd Street (Marriott Lincolnshire), The Merry Widow (Lyric Opera Chicago), Regional: Richard III (Notre Dame Shakes), Candide (Shakespeare Theatre Company DC).

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

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

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

Broadway: Shuffle Along, Big Fish, The Scottsboro Boys, The Color Purple (original cast), Parade, The Little Mermaid, Swing, Smokey Joe’s Café, 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.

Don Darryl Rivera 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

Broadway debut and overjoyed to be sharing this amazing moment with this incredible cast of friends and family! First-National Tour: Aladdin (Genie) Regional: Smokey Joe’s Cafe (NSMT) The Color Purple (MSMT). Love and appreciation for those of you that continue to inspire me daily… Ellery Sandhu and The Mine, thank you! This one’s for you, Mom! @itsmekorielee

Broadway debut! Tours: Aladdin 1st nat’l (Standby Genie); The Book of Mormon; Motown The Musical (Berry Gordy u/s); Sister Act! 1st nat’l (Eddie u/s); Smokey Joe’s Café; Shrek the Musical (Donkey); Jesus Christ Superstar. Regional: 9 to 5, Jersey Boys (MSMT), Rent (Benny). Thanks to Daniel Hoff Agency. Love to Mom, Nana, family & friends for their support. Jeremiah 29:11 IG: @jeremyallyngaston 

Houston | Harlem | NYU. Select credits: Frozen, B. Bounty Hunter, … Mormon, Ain’t Too Proud, Holler…, Cabin in the Sky, Parable of the Sower, The Fire This Time Festival. Currently, the voice of Cricket Wireless’ mascot Barry. Outside of theatre, Jared partners with Harlem community organizations The Soapbox Presents, Harlem Late Night Jazz and the FCBC food pantry. Many thanks to my dreams, my team, my community and you. For more… IG: @jaredwaynegladly  www.jaredwaynegladly.com

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

Broadway debut! Originally from San Diego, CA, she holds a BA in Theater from UCLA. Endless love and gratitude to Mom, Dad, Justin, extended family, friends, Tara Rubin Casting and MSA for their continuous support.

KEELY BEIRNE (ENSEMBLE) is elated to return to Agrabah after making her Broadway debut here! Broadway: Moulin Rouge and Disney’s Frozen. Thank you to the creative team DTG, Bloc, cast, crew, friends and always, my family. @keel_b

Netanel Bellaishe (Ensemble, Henchman). Born and raised in Be’er Sheva Israel to a Moroccan / Tunisian immigrant family. Credits: Gene Kelly (OR), Ismail
(WA), SYTYCD Israel (Winner). Darbuka player, Inventor. www.netanelbellaishe.com My love to my family and my Katie.

Broadway: Cinderella (Raccoon/ u/s Jean-Michel). National tours: Aladdin (Dance Captain), Cinderella. BFA: Elon. Aladdin Mexico City (dance supervisor). Special thanks to Cody, my family, and DGRW. michaelcallahan.me IG: @mkrcallahan

Alicia Charles (Attendant, Ensemble). Broadway debut! Nat’l Tour: West Side Story (u/s Anita and Consuelo), High School Musical (u/s Taylor). Regional Highlights: Paper Mill, Walnut Street, Asolo Rep. TV/Film: “The Knick” (Cinemax). Commercial: New Jersey Lottery. MMC Grad. Thanks to MSA. Love to my family & Bobby!

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

Husband. Father. Bald. Broadway Debut! TV/Film: “Blue Bloods,” “Madam Secretary,” “Power,” “Elementary,” “Person of Interest,” “Instinct,” “Six Degrees,” “Ugly Betty,” “Scherman Song.” Tours: The Producers. Regional: Goodspeed, Ogunquit, Riverside, North Shore, Stages St. Louis, Maltz, ABT, NBFT. Big love to Family, friends, and BWA. @baldmanarchives www.markdiconzo.com

Honored to be back (and forth) swinging at Aladdin on Broadway! Swings are ready at a moment’s notice to “swing on” for any one of the intricate ensemble roles you see dancing before you, and many also understudy principal roles. Swings constantly rehearse and adapt to make Broadway magic possible. Hug a swing!  @bri.dills 

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. @ikaika.ehrlich

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

Broadway debut! National tours: Aladdin (1st national tour), Radio City Rockettes (Rockette), Bullets Over Broadway (1st national tour), Guys and Dolls. Love & thanks to my family, Mom and bloc. @carissafiorillo

Broadway: The Book of Mormon. National tour: Aladdin, Book of Mormon. Regional: A Christmas Carol (Ghost of Christmas Present) Sketch Comedy: Explanation of Benefits. A teaching artist. More at www.keishagilles.com

Broadway debut! Regional: MTWichita, Dallas Theater Center, Disney Cruise Line. OCU Grad. Grateful for my family, friends, & mentors for their outpouring of wisdom & 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 credits include: Moulin Rouge. Tours: Aladdin, West Side Story. Many thanks to the casting/creative teams, Lakey Wolff & CO, to everyone on and offstage who make this incredible show happen, and for the love and support from my family. @cameronmjackson

Mabuhay and Hafa Adai. From the island of Guam! Credits: Griswold’s Broadway Vacation (Audrey Griswold understudy), Emojiland (Kissy Face), Grease (Sandy). Baby Heather would think big girl Heather is a rockstar. Love to Lupa and my family @heathermakalani

Broadway Debut! From Cape Town, South Africa. Nat’l Tours: Aladdin, A Chorus Line, Flashdance. Film/TV: Scorpion King 2, Wake of Death. Huge thanks to Tara Ruben Casting and DGRW. For my incredible parents. IG: @pierre_marais

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 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 as well as the National Tour of Roundabout’s Anything Goes and The Radio City Christmas Spectacular (NYC). He is a graduate of Point Park University.

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.

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.

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!

Broadway: Mamma Mia! National Tour: Mean Girls, The King and I (Lincoln Center), Anything Goes (Roundabout Theatre Co.). Endless gratitude to Mom and Dad, CTG, Casey Nicholaw, Casey Hushion and the whole Disney team! @marcus.shane

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

JACOB TAYLOR STARKS (Swing). Broadway Debut! Thank you to my team at UIA Talent Agency and of course family, back home in Boyce, LA, for always loving me and believing in my dreams. “i love you Vinnie The Pooh” @jacobtaylorstarks

Broadway Debut, y’all! Tour: Aladdin. Regional: NCT, Pioneer Theatre, Casa Mañana. Big thanks to CGF and the Swing Team. Love to my amazing family, friends and Chris. For Grammy & Papa. @cassidystoner

KATIE TERZA (ENSEMBLE) Favorites: On the Town (Broadway); The Visitor (The Public); “Peter Pan Live!” (Mermaid u/s Tiger Lily, NBC); Bliss (Kimber, Seattle 5th Ave); West Side Story (u/s Maria, 1st Nat’l); Most Happy Fella (Encores!). Love to HTA, family & Nati. @katie.terza

BRITTANY NICOLE WILLIAMS (SWING) is overjoyed to be making her Broadway debut! Some of her favorite credits include the 1st National Tours of The Prom (Shelby/Emma & Alyssa U/s); Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (Ensemble/Disco Donna U/s) and A Bronx Tale (Swing); The Gospel According to Heather (Heather) at the Signature Theatre in New York and the pre-Broadway Engagement of Kiss My Aztec! (Swing) at Hartford Stage in Connecticut. She is an alumnus of The Ailey School and AMDA New York. Thank you to God, my family and friends! Love to my agents at MSA! IG: @brittany_nicolew

DAVID WRIGHT (Shop Owner, Ensemble). Thrilled to make my Broadway Debut! Tour credits: MeanGirls (OTC), Cruel Intentions (OTC), R&H Cinderella. Regional credits: Becoming Nancy and Newsies (Marriott). Thank you to Tara Rubin Casting! Many thanks to my loved ones for your constant support and to my agents at Boals, Winnett&Assoc. @daveyanthony_