PERFORMANCE REVIEW

INTRODUCTION

TITLE: "Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular"

VENUE: Hyperion Theatre at Disney California
EXACT TIME OF THE PERFORMANCE: 5 PM
TYPE OF EVENT: Musical theater play

DESCRIPTION

The story follows the familiar tale of a poor young man who is granted three wishes by
a genie in a lamp. Aladdin is a young man who spends his days stealing food from the
street vendors of Agrabah along with his three best friends, Kassim, Omar and Babkak.
After being called a “worthless street rat”. Meanwhile, In the palace of
Agrabah, Princess Jasmine is scolded by her father, the Sultan, for refusing yet another
suitor. The Sultan demands that Jasmine must marry a noble prince before her birthday,
which is only three days away.
Aladdin is ordered to be killed, but he is saved by Jafar and Iago, who lead Aladdin
to the Cave of Wonders. Grateful for saving his life, Aladdin honors Jafar's request to
enter the cave. Aladdin is instructed to bring the magic lamp to Jafar and touch nothing
else. Aladdin attempts to take some gold coins along with the lamp. The cave angrily
seals itself, trapping Aladdin inside. Cover completely in darkness, Aladdin rubs the
lamp which to his surprise unleashes a magical Genie who offers to grant him three
wishes.  Aladdin tricks Genie into magically freeing them from the cave without actually
using a wish; thereafter, Genie states that Aladdin will not receive any more magic help
unless he explicitly states "I wish". Genie muses that he would wish for freedom, since
he is a prisoner of his lamp. Aladdin promises to free Genie as his last wish. Aladdin
decides to use his first wish to become a prince in order to be legally able to court
Jasmine. Aladdin, disguised as Prince Ali, expresses to the Sultan his desire to marry
Jasmine. The Sultan greets Aladdin in the hall and gives him his blessing to marry
Jasmine, meaning that Aladdin himself will inherit the throne as the new Sultan one day.
Meanwhile, Jafar and Iago manage to steal the lamp that Aladdin carelessly discarded.
Jafar appears and reveals Ali to be merely a common street rat named Aladdin. Genie
then enters with Jasmine in chains, saying that Jafar is now his master and that his first
wish was to make Jasmine his prisoner. Jafar uses his second wish to crown himself
Sultan, which Genie reluctantly grants. Remembering what Genie told him earlier about
the limitations to his powers,
Aladdin tricks Jafar into wishing for himself to become a genie so that his power will
be unmatched. Genie grants Jafar's wish, and Jafar is sucked into a lamp of his own,
bound to it for eternity. Aladdin uses his third and final wish to set Genie free.
 EVALUATION
In my opinion the “Aladdin Musical theater play” is such an amazing theater
performance because it give the audience satisfaction. After seeing the new Aladdin, I
have whole new respect for the Musical theater. The sounds it actually same as the
animated “Aladdin”. This Aladdin actor is very good. I've seen other performance, but
they’re not as good as this actor. The way he stands, his movements, and his energy is
very spot on. He's a believable Aladdin. Also Jasmine voice is perfect. The background
is realistic. The lighting is magical and fit to the tone of the characters. The costume
enhances the show and it is unique. The music can make you calm and good to hear.
And the production number is excellent. It I’ll rate this play I give it 8 out 10.

CONCLUSION
I encourage you to watch the “Aladdin Musical Theater Play” in Youtube because it
can entertain you when you feel bored. You won’t repent because it is a worth it to
watch. Also it is free to watch anytime anywhere. And “Aladdin Musical Theater Play” is
have a moral lesson that be true to who are and live your life with honesty. Aladdin
showed what true friendship really was when he set the Genie free with his last wish.
Aladdin choose friendship over material possessions.

PREPARED BY: ARVIE R. LEAL

GRADE 12 ST. FAUSTINA OF KOWALSKA