5 Year / 5 Genie Medley - ALADDIN on Broadway

[@abbylagana6684]

I love how they all look so similar and all seem like the same genie but are so different at the same time

[@thirtythreeflavors]

That's because all black genies look the same.

[@markthemusicman5679]

thirtythreeflavors Someone’s trying to get roasted I see XD

[@Marika50]

I know right..... how the hell are you going to find 5 guys that look so similar and as far as we know are not related.... I mean I know they have basjcally the same makeup, but still.

[@creed8712]

Marika Kutaladze it’s not even that but all of them have a sorta bigger build except maybe 1. Honestly I just assumed they were clones or something

[@finleyforevermore]

Sometimes I confuse Major and James.

[@mortimerplay2383]

Whoever had this idea should get a promotion

[@BlueThunderKeyKing776]

And a serious raise.

[@Jcontardo]

And the Keys to the city

[@Connor_Att]

MorTimer Play and the choreographer

[@basicskellie]

MorTimer Play i’m honestly so glad i clicked because this was more than i expected

[@creativechef25]

Someone saw the Les Miserables 25 anniversary when the 4 most notable Jean Val Jean's sang "Bring him Home" together

[@alexismendozatv]

A new spin off musical - 2 hours, 2 acts of Genies playing all characters. Make 👏 it 👏 happen 👏

[@alpine_berry]

Alexis Mendoza it’s just all the genies with different costumes over theirs and some party city wigs

[@Yuiguitah]

Alexis Mendoza yes!! like that time cher didi west side story xD

[@matthewperttula8115]

I don't think there's enough coffee to pull off such a cast!

[@RabidLeroy]

Alex Mendoza And we call it “Genie: Behind the Lamp!”

[@manuelorozco7760]

Maybe that would be a riot!

[@yamisart]

Aladdin - but every character is played by the Genie. WE NEED THAT FOR REASONS 😂

[@negavenom]

I think it'll be funnier if the movie was an abridged version but all of the roles are played by the genie.

[@amberthemagnificent7259]

I whole heartedly agree

[@mj6304]

*YES*

[@manuelorozco7760]

TheTrueYami That would be like Louis in Ant Man or something

[@paolocalapatia6401]

YES! REASONS!!! :D

[@unoriginal1562]

I love how they’re basically one upping everyone else in the show

[@rynewebster4877]

Vinny's clone?

[@unoriginal1562]

Ryne Webster I’m more of his opposite

[@Marika50]

Cuz its Genie

[@DTux5249]

They're the genie... It's just how the laws are

[@ameliaerin1544]

Very cool😊

[@willharrington8452]

JAMES FINALLY GOT HIS MEDLY YESSSSSSSSSS

[@manuelorozco7760]

William Mahe LOL. I got what you mean after dueting with Alan and Adam

[@manuelorozco7760]

Rose Kennedy What are you suggesting?

[@thelevisullivan]

@Rose Kennedy I think him singing Proud of your Boy counts as one.

[@KyaunneeRichardson]

After the broadway soundtrack... yes! It's about time!

[@tuttyusbuttyus]

James Iglehart was my voice teacher in high school in East Palo Alto, CA. I got to see him perform in Ragtime well before his well-earned, well-deserved Tony. He was this awesome as a teacher and really had a profound impact on us young brown and black kids. One of the few black teachers we had.

[@manuelorozco7760]

TashBagash Awesome! I have been a fan of him since Memphis. I also loved him as Lance Strongbow on Tangled

[@eljordinio7647]

Ur kidding! That's awesome! Talk about knowing a star Did u ever see him play Genie?

[@meligondatrack]

my music teacher was his music teacher

[@mjsimunovich013]

He’s an amazing actor and guy. He’s also really sweet. He loves meeting and teaching people. He came to Foothill College one day just to say hi and see some theatre. He’s such an inspiration to so many. We need more teachers like him. My high school had some amazing and inspiring teachers.

[@dusty_bar_cat]

@@manuelorozco7760 Sameee😎 and also Asmodeus in Helluva Boss

[@maurabuck1613]

I saw Aladdin on broadway and our Jeannie threw in a wakanda forever at one point and I nearly fell out of my seat

[@shashankiyer5751]

That's the best part about Genie, he can literally go off script and it won't be off place

[@andieduncan6236]

Bro me too that’s crazy

[@super_mer7375]

Yo I saw them on tour and my genie said that too lmao!!

[@DreySkellington]

The Genie in London did that too 😂 I laughed so much I cried

[@madisonmiederhoff]

Same, he also mentioned something about my cities home baseball team

[@fhs2013cb]

Can we talk about the falsetto on Genie number 2 holy moly that was amazing!!! I saw Michael when Aladdin was on tour in Kentucky and it was amazing!!

[@timandshannon03]

It was amazing! My daughter is a singer and his falsetto was better than hers! Lol

[@fhs2013cb]

Tim Hartley Wow 😮

[@manuelorozco7760]

fhs2013cb The second Genie sings like the Stylistics. An old Motown group

[@finleyforevermore]

The second Genie (Juwan) was the Genie we had when we saw Aladdin. He was halarious!

[@eljordinio7647]

Agreed Juwan nailed that song. Especially when he hit the high F

[@rhysfrechette7739]

3:35 "See you at the 10th anniversary, y'all!" Oh my God, 10 Genie's at the 10th anniversary. I don't think I could handle it!

[@eljordinio7647]

They've GOTTA bring 10 Genies in for that! In addition to these guys, they could have Anthony Murphy and Korrie Lee Blossey from the tour, Trevor Dion Nicholas from the West End production, Gareth Jacobs who did Australia, New Zealand and Singapore, and... whoever else has played Genie at some point. Maybe from one of the international productions like Germany or Japan.

[@HeatherChandlerBQ]

Only 2 years to go now, let’s make it happen people!

[@amandalynn4979]

One year to go!

[@VoxTheUkrainianComrade]

We made it

[@karifuko]

I am now thinking what would happen if Robin Williams met 4 other Robin Williams. Lol

[@KillJoy_Since2017]

Aaron Lew 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Ikr

[@jessesmith4167]

The world would implode from sheer logical I consistencies

[@axeper]

@@jessesmith4167 and that would have been just fine

[@shashankiyer5751]

I don't think we would be able to handle it, it was hard following that one guy and 4 other like him oof our minds would explode

[@ginny9577]

it would've been absolute mayhem in the best possible way

[@unknownpilot22]

They said I couldn't wish for more Genies. Little did they know...

[@nicefanful]

The First genie has THE warmest voice ever! I’m in love!

[@manuelorozco7760]

nicefanful I have been a fan of James since Memphis. I never been to New York but i saw a filmed performance of the show. I am jealous to those who saw him in Aladdin and Hamilton

[@Kensie2559]

He is absolutely slaying in Hamilton right now!

[@jorybarnes2860]

Love how when Genie 2 first started singing the jasmine song people were laughing, only to be on their feet applauding not thirty seconds later at that amazing falsetto

[@Mylesvance]

ALL OF THEM ARE AMAZING BUT JAMES IGLEHART IS THE ONE TRUE GENIE THAT I WILL ALWAYS LOVE 😍😍😍😍

[@quinnnewman2618]

Koff koff, Robin Williams

[@shootingstarbit]

Mr Spider Guy williams is great but jmi is an icon

[@quinnnewman2618]

True, but robin can’t be beat.

[@simonedeacon2051]

Agreed but i will forever love Robin Williams Rest in Power!

[@RF.Collectibles]

myles vance yessss brother

[@oneepicmess]

You are trying to tell me that they couldn’t have picked any of these people for the live action

[@Alex-u2l6f]

There's no business like show business :/

[@QueenofWheels]

@@BeruBeruIce how is Will Smith a KZbinr? He shouldn't be Genie but what you said isn't true.

[@annas.8103]

I'll be honest, I'm sure Will Smith will be good, but they can't say they didn't have the money to hire any of these guys because Mary Poppins Returns got LIN MANUEL MIRANDA.

[@MisterFoxx]

BroadwayLoverGirl of course they had money...they hired Will Smith. He’s expensive lol

[@arnavkamath9642]

Because screen acting and stage acting require a whole different set of skills these guys clearly don't currently exhibit.

[@vickykimball6385]

Amazing group of guys who wear the costume and do the character proudly! Robin Williams was in great company 😜😉😘😂🤣😂🤣

[@ninarances9074]

I really love the fact there are 5 Genies on stage, they look similar and yet so different. The Genie is like the type of character to summon multiple versions of himself and starts a convo with them.

[@ClareDomenico]

I was at this show when this happened and it was literally the coolest thing ever... nobody expected it to happen but when it did I had TEARS

[@manuelorozco7760]

Awesome

[@eljordinio7647]

It's a milestone with a five year anniversary. U gotta expect something big like this. Imagine what they'll do for the 10th anniversary

[@samanthasmith8652]

The sheer unadulterated chaos of 5 genies on one stage is something I never knew I needed

[@dreaminstories]

I wish there were an official recording of Iglehart covering Proud of Your Boy. Chills.

[@Smallville619]

Man I just want to hear him do a full rendition of Go The Distance

[@briannarenni]

Not a full version but I know there's a bonus Medley track on Spotify of him singing it alone!

[@manuelorozco7760]

That was unbelievable! I saw Major Attaway play Genie in Aladdin last week in Costa Mesa. He was the THE star of the show indeed. Happy 5 year anniversary to Aladdin on Broadway

[@classicalheroes8910]

Major attaway got his starts at my local theatre! I got to see him play coalhouse in ragtime way back in 2012!

[@manuelorozco7760]

ClassicalHeroes Never saw Ragtime? How good is it

[@Langast]

@@classicalheroes8910 I know exactly the one you're talking about. Got to see him and my sister got to play the stage with him.

[@ashleighmodglin]

I got to see him a few weeks ago in San Diego. He was indeed the star of the show. You know how whoever comes last is supposed to get the most claps? Well genie went second and he got more applause then Aladdin

[@manuelorozco7760]

Ashleigh Modglin No kidding

[@cargofire]

Any of them could have been Genie in the Live Action especially James Iglehart. Saw him on Broadway and was fantastic!!!

[@TheKimiko16]

Well they chose Will so shut up

[@graybassoon22]

me too. lol

[@manuelorozco7760]

Francis Ronald Go But Will Smith was good enough

[@medenilla12]

Yup! Don’t think will smith needed to be attach to the film in order to get audience to watch

[@arandombard1197]

Sadly, they needed some star power in the Genie role. It couldn't just be a relative unknown actor.

[@rockyxbautista]

Love this! Really captures that vibe of the Genie duplicating himself into other genies for a musical number!

[@annanonymous7637]

So many shiny black men and im living for it

[@ivan_valerian]

i love for the fact that the 5 different casts of the genie, not a single one of them holds an ill will to each other and instead living happily ever after at each other's sides lol

[@anthonyvillanueva5226]

What a physically demanding role. Props.

[@shelbyresz0165]

oh wow now that’s how you do an anniversary

[@rainyday6512]

Imagine the 10th anniversary, they’re probably gonna add 5 more genies

[@eljordinio7647]

@@rainyday6512 only makes sense

[@emilyannn]

anastasia closed today- this makes feel a little better

[@manuelorozco7760]

Emily Ann I want to see Anastasia

[@Keara23]

Emily Ann omg I know I was sobbing like all night 😂😂😭😭

[@QSmoonman75]

Eh, maybe. I saw Anastasia twice and if was on still I’d see it over Aladdin any day. Aladdin looks amazing but Anastasia was just beautiful!

[@chriswhite9278]

I tried to get my mind off it by watching this... 😂

[@italiangirl-qr1zr]

iam very sad to i cant believe it it was a grate show only 2 years deserved a longer run i only saw it once so sad

[@ddd8170]

I SCREAMED when James started singing Proud of Your Boy! 🙌🏻

[@cherie0882]

ddd8170 Me too considering how much that song annoyed me during the show. Apparently the wrong person was singing it.

[@eljordinio7647]

I'm proud of James for singing this song extremely well

[@delaneylipkin2194]

“You’re the tony winner” omg that was so funny

[@eljordinio7647]

Kinda fitting they let JMI sing first as he did originate the role onstage AND won a Tony for it

[@abov8030]

For a character as iconic as Robin’s Genie, the casting directors, book writers, and performers all did a phenomenal job of capturing the spirt of the genie without copying Robin’s style. Can’t wait for the 10th anniversary reunion 💕

[@jetsinx1778]

Original Genie 1992 - "but never duplicated genie of the lamp" Genies in year 2019 - "Nah, we'll have five of them singing" Edit: Thanks for the likes, never had this many

[@BeruBeruIce]

You deserve those likes xD

[@barbdreams]

AHAHAHAHA!

[@jackleighton1566]

Except we’ll use broadway singing humans instead of blue spirits.

[@spiros7m]

Imitated but never duplicated. You can't duplicate the original Genie. These guys are great but you can't compare them to Robin Williams; he is one of a kind.

[@tanaka1544]

How rich their voices!!!! I want the full album of them!!!

[@didderjade]

Legit chills at the Friend Like Me finale. Outstanding.

[@LOLWAAHH]

Each one is literally perfect for genie, they hit the nail every single time

[@aylak562]

wow. They all have great voices. I want to see this.

[@vgreen1106]

I had the EXTREME honor and pleasure of seeing Michael Murder it live three times!!!! He IS the genie for me!

[@Rose_overthorns]

Lucky enough I got to see James as the Genie AND I just got to see him as Lafayette/Jefferson in Hamilton. Honestly one of the best parts of both shows.

[@galinda91]

Gillian Rose that is freaking awesome! Tell us about him in Hamilton!

[@AEspera]

Someone understudied James when I went to see Hamilton, I was really sad, but it was also March 13 so he was probably rehearsing for this

[@elizabthbaxter3495]

He was phenomenal in Hamilton. I would see Hamilton again so I can see James.

[@otakugamer16]

Yo I had the same experience. I saw him on Hamilton for my birthday. Best surprise.

[@eriksenactual]

HE WAS AMAZING IN HAMILTON Oh my gosh

[@davidcattin7006]

Why nothing will EVER beat live theater! This must have been incredible live!!!

[@FEARisCOLD]

Will Smith has way more shoes to fill than just Robin Williams

[@kichan]

Makes me wonder why they couldn't have just hired one of these guys.

[@axelpatrickb.pingol3228]

Brand recognition. Beyond those who watched Broadway musicals, who else knew them? The Genie is a famous role hence they need someone to draw the crowds...

[@manuelorozco7760]

VALENTINEproductions And he didn’t disappoint

[@joshuarumsey5639]

@little mix He was NOT lol

[@julianakarasawa315]

I'm SO PISSED that they didn't cast Iglehart for the live action

[@bu9681]

Major Attaway played the genie at the show I went to and he was INCREDIBLE. Everyone was talking about him after the show! He was by far my favorite character

[@sarahramsland6202]

This should be a musical Five genies who have troubles and different personalities fighting for Aladdin to wish on them OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR 400 LIKES!1!1!1!!1 THIS IS YHE HIGHEST LIKES IVE GOT😭😭❤️❤️

[@OMGmynameisLILI]

Sarah Ramsland starkid is working on it 😂😂

[@ashton5171]

YES

[@yuwichan]

YES PLEASE

[@alliblackman5020]

OMG YOU LITTLE GENIUS

[@annao1307]

OMGmynameisLILI - Lili Martínez Ayy StarKid fan! You mean Twisted right?

[@cinass7228]

Now I have to wait 5 years for the 10th anniversary

[@ladyturantulo]

0:45 this mans voice feels like a warm hug

[@manuelorozco7760]

Laura Glynn Just Like Lance

[@mcmischief5314]

I love how the people were standing up and applauding at the end, overall this performance was AMAZING!!

[@cinnamonghostcrunch3712]

The guy who straight jumps out of his seat at the end to applaud is a big mood

[@fhs2013cb]

And now it’s the 10 Year Anniversary 🧞‍♂️🧞‍♂️🧞‍♂️🧞‍♂️🧞‍♂️🧞‍♂️🧞‍♂️🧞‍♂️🧞‍♂️🧞‍♂️

[@kalendy7355]

Didnt know how much I needed a version of Aladdin with just genie's

[@wonderfulmuse2010]

I saw the show on Broadway last week, and Michael James Scott killed it as the Genie!! He was the big star! My first ever show and I hope not the last!

[@myrakelley7003]

Out of all 5 genies James Monroe igelhart And Michael James Scott Are the best I’ve actually seen all 5 of them perform but those are my favorite

[@eljordinio7647]

I sadly missed seeing MJS when I saw the show in Melbourne and New York. He's definitely someone I hope I see play Genie next time I watch Aladdin

[@kristian27kb]

If you haven’t seen this show in person, you absolutely need to. It’s honestly magical!

[@maggieobersat3861]

YAY! James Monroe Iglehart!!!!!!! Congrats, Aladdin!!!!

[@manuelorozco7760]

Maggie Obersat I’ve seen him as Bobby in Memphis and voice Lance on the Tangled series

[@BurrShotHam711Jenna]

James is in Hamilton, he plays Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson

[@maggieobersat3861]

@@BurrShotHam711Jenna Yes now he is!!

[@Ponzuuuuu-t1i]

I saw Aladdin on Broadway about an year ago, and it was so good that I keep coming back on KZbin and watch these kinds of clips.

[@fishdiedforourfins6219]

They gave the Genie a ballad!

[@ardena5990]

I’ve been casted as genie for a production on Aladdin and it’s the most fun role I’ve ever played

[@reevese99]

We saw major on broadway in February and he was amazing! Best character in the show by far!

[@manuelorozco7760]

I saw Major last year in Costa Mesa

[@bruhmoment5377]

It must be fun seeing this guys, it doesn’t seem like work, it actually looks like they’re just having fun. These guys are amazing!

[@lianaflores]

incredible!!

[@jfmusic1671]

This is my dream 🥲to play Genie on Aladdin on Broadway.... Praying for this one

[@jaelanwillams4850]

SOOO MUCH TALENT IN ONE VIDEO 😫😫😫

[@LOU__]

Genie seems to be the most fun character 🥺❤

[@timoho3646]

Was so lucky enough to be in the audience! Utterly utterly amazing performance that day :)

[@saltypotate]

Y'all Juwan deserves more credit for that beautiful section... those high notes are aosndoafkma thx

[@braxtonbobo4004]

Robin Williams would be proud

[@tenhes]

This is great! I can watch a genie cast all day!

[@Mate397]

That energy of the actors is really something.

[@neavegiannmoore2455]

Goosebumps in the first 30 seconds That is not fair!

[@SuperFreyaGAILINProductions]

This is my favorite thing ever! I’m going to see Aladdin on broadway and I’m so excited! The first time I saw it on broadway the tony winner (James) was the genie, but he’s not there anymore, so I’ll have to see the new genie.

[@PigWIthGlasses]

I feel ya! Aladdin was my first Broadway production I ever saw! It will forever have a place in my heart! 💜

[@SuperFreyaGAILINProductions]

Same! It was the first show I’ve ever seen on broadway!

[@leashallow3500]

aww you're so luckyy i wanted to see JME so bad but sadly he was replaced before I could😭

[@shmeggcorn6820]

I was fortunate enough to see James Monroe Iglehart as the genie a few years ago, I was in tears then and I’m in tears now 😭😭😭❤️

[@aramattaschaeffer8941]

I need the entire musical with everyone played by Genie. Thanks for coming to my TEDTalk.

[@catblesing5215]

You cannot watch this without smiling from beginning to end. Such joy, talent and life in this performance. I could watch this over and over again.

[@MichaelaKekel]

I was lucky to see the show live in 2015 and now the anniversary im happy to see the Genies together :)

[@littledrummergirl_19]

My school’s music department got to see James in 2017 on broadway for Aladdin - he was amazing and the whole show was awesome 😭😍

[@manuelorozco7760]

That’s awesome!

[@JSHBubby]

Did anyone hear Juwan say "woop sorry" when he ran into James? LOL too funny. GREAT GREAT MEDLEY!! 4:33

[@Cromartie]

OMG this is amazing. I remember when this first came out it revitalized my interested in Aladdin and Disney HARD so like, omg. 💙💙💙

[@George_vv]

I really like how they started with Proud of Your Boy. That's really special.

[@patriciajune5]

Michael still doing it 5 years later and now he is going around the world

[@SlimShaney08]

I was so lucky to see Aladdin soon after it opened and we saw just how incredible and personable James was as the genie. He did it great justice!

[@MON-ng9gx]

ジーニーは、とっても魅力的なキャラ。素晴らしいパフォーマンス❗️ from Japan

[@PigWIthGlasses]

Saw this on Instagram Live! So lucky I was able to see this show! It’s been 4 and a half years and I still love this show! 💜

[@eljordinio7647]

Happy sixth anniversary to my all time favorite musical Aladdin. I know u aren't performing right now, but I hope the cast crew and creatives alike r staying safe and still celebrating this occasion in their own way

[@manuelorozco7760]

Amen

[@gumi413]

We should get a whole musical of the Genie making fun of the characters and singing their songs or something.

[@manuelorozco7760]

That would be a riot almost as big as the Dueling Cavalier preview scene in Singing in the Rain

[@katherinegodwin925]

This just brings me so much JOY! I LOVE LOVE LOVE this show and everyone in it!

[@aileenbacon5596]

I need a mashup of the genies doing hit songs from every musical, they have such great energy together!

[@manuelorozco7760]

I don’t know. Depends on the songlist

[@chrisvergara989]

YAAAS JUWAN SLAY THESE PALACE WALLS IN THE ORIGINAL KEY AND OPTING UP THE ENDING *edited to fix his name!

[@stephaniescott7809]

Tbh he sang it better than the Jasmine I saw!

[@nathancliftactor]

Juwan is going to be a massive star! My sister and I did shows with him and he's one of the nicest people I've ever met.

[@eljordinio7647]

@@stephaniescott7809 who'd u see as Jasmine

[@ntlespino]

Every other "These Palace Walls" will never meet Juwan's, I have been spoiled. 😂

[@eljordinio7647]

@@ntlespino I dunno about that. Arielle Jacobs in my opinion gave me the best rendition of these Palace Walls when I saw Aladdin on Broadway. Tho there's no denying that juwan nailed this song

[@nukingarthur4694]

This is the most wholesome and satisfying thing I’ve ever watched!!!

[@m4345]

I love Genie so much When I went to the US for the first time last summer, I watched Alladin musical It was incredible fun!!!

[@laurenceaustinc]

This is one of the greatest things ever.

[@re_animatedabby6791]

BEST THING TO HAVE EVER POP UP ON MY RECOMMENDATIONS!!!

[@eithne.g]

The chills when all the Genies started singing, it was so good

[@KyaunneeRichardson]

Okay... I'm throwing this out there... but I would love for them to record an album. 'cause this is just amazing!!

[@gzescobar]

I NEED A STUDIO VERSION OF PROUD OF YOUR BOY NOOOOOWWWW

[@devonheart1029]

'YOU'RE THE TONY WINNER!!!'

[@bboo1688]

Just saw gene attaway in Aladdin last week. He was perfect.

[@ryanneclaritas]

I am so glad that this exists.

[@Maxlovesfnaf]

ALMOST THE 10 YEAR GUYS

[@robbieangarone6097]

This is absolutely phenomenal

[@hellaSwankkyToo]

lordt hammercy this was everything i didn't know i needed. THANK YOU! [whoever had this idea + made this happen -- give them a raise. thanks.]

[@jaedeeh7323]

Damn. James Monroe Iglehart's voice raised me to the heavens. I have no more words.

[@manuelorozco7760]

Big voice that takes us to church!