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

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

Dennis is thrilled to be playing Jafar!! Broadway: Aladdin (OBC, Razoul, Jafar/Sultan stndby), Annie, Leap of Faith, Shrek the Musical, The Wedding Singer, The Apple Tree, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Wonderful Town, Man Of La Mancha. TV/Film: “Tales of the City”, “Across the Universe” Other NY: Jerry Springer the Opera (Carnegie Hall), Cabin in the Sky (Encores), Stairway to Paradise (Encores). Longtime member of Broadway Inspirational Voices. God Bless and Enjoy!!

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.

Original Broadway Company. Don Darryl has performed the role of Iago on Broadway, the First National Tour and on the West End! Theatre credits include: The Guthrie Theater, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Seattle Children’s Theatre, The 5th Avenue Theatre, and Children’s Theatre Company. TV credits include: “Let The Right One In” (Showtime), “Hazbin Hotel,” and “Helluva Boss.” Love to Eloise & Kate. Mabuhay! @dondarrylrivera

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

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 

Broadway credits include Anastasia (OBC, u/s Gleb) and West Side Story (Action; u/s Riff). Wes also toured the country extensively with Jersey Boys (Norm; u/s Tommy & Nick). Thanks to the Aladdin team for the gift that keeps on giving, and to all who support live storytelling!

 Zare Anguay is elated to make his Broadway debut! Born and raised in Oahu, Hawaii. National tours: Rent 20th Anniversary, An Officer and a Gentleman. Endless thank you and prayers to his friends and family!

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 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 Debut Baybee!!! Tour: Pretty Woman. Fav Regional: Footloose, West Side Story, Porgy & Bess, Beauty and the Beast. BFA: Syracuse University. BIG love to her parents, friends, teachers, DGRW, & Tara Rubin Casting! 大好き大好き @anjucloud

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

Broadway Debut! Endless appreciation and gratitude to my parents, loved ones, teachers, and my Bloc family; we actually did it! Previous credits: Paper Mill, PCLO, Fulton, MSMT. Proud Florida State and Georgetown Alum! @justindeparis

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 part of this Agrabah family as a swing and understudy. Swings are ready at a moment’s notice to “swing on” for any 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. Love to my endlessly supportive Nathan, family, and friends, without whom this dream wouldn’t be a reality. @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 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

Michael is ecstatic to be back in Agrabah! Broadway: The Cher Show. National Tours: Aladdin (Shop Owner), Matilda (Rudolpho), Catch Me If You Can.  2016 NYMF award winner. Love to the best Mom and Dad. @mikey_graceffa

Broadway debut! National tours: Aladdin, A Chorus Line (Diana Morales). Regional: 9 to 5, In The Heights, The 25th…Spelling Bee, Legally Blonde, CATS. Other: Disney Cruise Line. B.S. in Electrical Engineering. From B.S. to Broadway. All my love to M. @littleoreo

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

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

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: Nessarose in Wicked. Regional: Cinderella (Paramount Theatre), Alice in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (The Muny), Delee in Smokey Joe’s Cafe (The Fulton Theatre). BFA from CCM. Sending all the love to her family, CGF, TRC and Ben. @mikayla.renf

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 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_