Episode 1: Icebreaker: Backstage at FROZEN with Jelani Alladin

[@Kath_Steele]

HECK YES OMG ❄️❄️❄️

[@c.w.r.794]

Katherine Steele OMG Katherine! I love your videos!!! Have you ever considered doing a vlog review?

[@bayernusefer2159]

Katherine Steele my reaction exactly

[@lostgirlcosplay14]

yeah Theatre Thursday Fam!

[@sophiedippel7883]

Theatre Thursday fam ❤️

[@devotedcetacean6568]

Your my favorite!!

[@MrStars-bj9yf]

Jelani: I don’t like puppies.. Young Crew: *Activate Instant Kill*

[@Mina_rose17]

"You don't like puppies? WHATTT" they attack Jelani "Cut! CUT!" lol 😂

[@lukea2895]

Philomena Mack I DIED at this part🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@gyorklady]

So did I!

[@peanutjds]

I'm really hoping he was just kidding. I don't think I could respect anyone who doesn't love puppies.

[@MrStars-bj9yf]

peanutj booger it shows later that he was as he is hugging a dog

[@eljordinio7647]

@@peanutjds I'm a bit scared of dogs but even I gotta admit puppies r so adorable

[@girl_villager]

"what's your favourite day at the gym?" *"tuesday"*

[@jordangoodman3507]

Ok but like thats what i thought he was asking so...

[@Lucas1217_]

Frozen definitely deserves more recognition. It’s actually really good!❄️❄️❄️

[@gabrielle9702]

I would love to see little Anna and grown Anna and little Elsa and grown Elsa to say what they have in common with their characters, and what do they have in common with each others, I really want to know what they're like in real life :)

[@goldiekae]

4:23 "That's it?" "Yeah" "Those 3? That's 3 more than I have" I'M LAUGHING BC THIS IS HIS BWAY DEBUT how funny is to make jokes about that omg

[@monicapickard4336]

what a likeable cast!

[@fadhilramadhani1847]

Monica Pickard a hot one too😂

[@mandyjaster3983]

Not me, replaying Caissie's Monster riff 20 times to learn it immediately. 🤩 What a queen! 👑

[@mackenziefrost8104]

“Can you give people some background as to why you love boats so much?” “He’s a white dude!” HAHAHAH

[@edieflores3679]

“He’s a white dude” lol 6:05 😂

[@oliviacaroline499]

“Which of your show husbands” Patti: *chokes on her water*

[@spongebobdisneymariofan3715]

Hey Jelani! You did an awesome job playing Kristoff in the Frozen Broadway Musical! You were the perfect choice for the character! Have a great day!

[@spongebobdisneymariofan3715]

Hi Elsa! How are you doing?

[@ellieswain2591]

Met him and the rest of the cast at stage door in Denver and that’s when I got hooked. Nicest people you’ll ever meet and the show is incredible

[@bethmackiewicz8894]

everytime I see the kids I instantly get jealous

[@ariellakahan-harth8831]

Mr. Alladin, your joy is infectious! I smiled the whole way through this.

[@clairelundin11]

Cute, cute 😊 I love how much of the cast we got to see - everyone seems to be so passionate about what they're doing and it looks like they're all having a lot of fun. Frozen is slaying the game.

[@bailyhill4180]

He’s so cute I love himmm

[@erinteasdale2580]

I saw Frozen 2 months ago, it was so good, I also got a tour of the theater... I didn't meet any cast members but I got to see backstage and go onto the stage and it was incredible!

[@victorg.retterath2062]

i don't know if your allowed to say, but how did you go backstage. I'm wondering because i want to reach out to them, as I'm trying to make gifts for most of the cast when I see them.

[@KellyDsWorld]

Your best bet is to just have the gifts for them at the backstage door....you have a better chance to give the gifts directly to them that way :)

[@erinteasdale2580]

I can't say names but... A friend of mine knew someone who works for the show, thats how I ended up going. Definitely waiting at the stage door is your best bet if you actually want to meet the cast and give them presents (which is so thoughtful).

[@ritaofthelions]

Holy shit this is the cutest thing in the whole world 😍 why didn’t God give me a good voice so I could do my dream job 😩 Anyway, great job Jelani!! Love this blog already

[@MalloryCorben]

JELANI OFF THE BAT ASKING PATTI ABOUT HER SHOW HUSBANDS

[@greciaorama618]

THE CAST IS SOO COOL THEY REALLY CHOOSE THE RIGHT PERSONS TO BRING FROZEN TO LIVE

[@averybaird1957]

last night i saw the national tour of frozen and jeremy davis and lauren chapman are now leading as olaf and anna! they've come so far!!

[@aniabriggs9578]

Omg I’ve been following Jelani ever since his casting was announced and I’m so happy he got a vlog!! It’s so inspirational as a young person of color to see leading roles filled with black people!! 💗

[@saxophoniusm9850]

Ania Briggs especially playing a character who was originally white!

[@elizabeth5985]

I really enjoyed this. He is very charming!

[@IAMPEACEMONSTER]

‪ Dear frozen cast and crew, ‬ ‪I went to see frozen for my birthday (4/11)and ❄️ it was magical I love the new songs and sang to all songs I love. Last time A musical and show got me this emotional and affect my life was when I saw The lion king, wicked and Lady Gaga monster ball tour. ‬ ‪The performance by Cassie Levy of Monster and let it go, empower me and boost my confidence at work also help with my depression and anxiety. I just sing/listen to those songs at work, in car, the shower and the gym, believe it or not those sing are great warm up and workout songs. And I feel free, relief, confidant again thank you.‬ ‪Also I want thank Patti Murin for sharing your story and let me know it’s ok be my corky weird self. And when you are having a bad day just breath and make sure to take care of yourself ‬ ‪Jelani Alladin thanks for showing society that any one can play at character no matter your Black, White, Asian, etc. And really think you play amazing Kristoff your so talented and vocals your are so smooth especially when you sing Kristoff lullaby. And favorite line in the show is when you say “I left a lot ice” in what do you know about love, so sexy.‬ ‪Lastly I like give a shout-out to the whole cast and crew, the special effects were amazing. Also What do you know about love was so funny and another one of my favorite new songs and scenes in the show. I love Patti and Jelani as Anna and Kristoff so better than the movie. Also really love how the musical was more for adults and really show more into Elsa character too. ‬But still keep it to message on story of love wins and empowering women. ‪Thank you and I‬ ‪hope I‬ ‪can see the show again this summer ps congrats on the Tonys nominations. ‬ ‪Your fan, ‬ ‪Cristina from CT ‬ ‪Twitter @AMPEACEMONSTER‬ ‪@FrozenBroadway @CaissieLevy @PattiMurin @JelaniAlladin ‬ ‪ ‬

[@anyanoik5272]

You gave us mean girls, waitress on tour and now frozen vlogs?! Thank you!

[@skinkscat]

He's adorable and they all seem so nice!!

[@annar7139]

OKAY so I saw frozen last weekend (crying because I wanna see it again) and I realized during this video that Noah J. Ricketts (who was an ensemble member when this was shot) was KRISTOFF at my show, so yess Noah good for you!

[@seowoobinloml2535]

I love these series, first it was Leslie, then Will, and now Jelani? THANK YOU BROADWAYCOM FOR EXISTING

[@ellacruise7300]

biggest flex is that I was just in a show with Ayla. literally saw her today!

[@morganandmaeg6814]

I started crying. I love this show and cast. I’m a huge broadway fan

[@marianacairo]

THEY ARE ALL SO NICE

[@madisonc474]

YESSSSS!!! Now you get a Lion King backstage with Young Nala (both of em) and BOOM!

[@beaveloso3682]

"HAHAHAHAHA... I love you..." that was SO SWEET

[@Rain-qz1vl]

When the kids asked Jelani which Frozen character he wants to play as besides Kristoff and he answered Elsa, I literally was just thinking that xD

[@thattheatrejen9987]

Jelani seems like a really sweet person

[@skywalkerpanyt]

It’s crazy how much he sounds like kristoff! He has such a great voice and is a great actor!

[@biancaprimo4168]

Amazing vlog, can't wait for the next one!!!

[@ekgauntner]

8 WEEKS? OH HELL NO! MAKE IT LONGER

[@taylornovak6738]

His skin is glowinggg

[@bway_car08]

CAISSIE'S RIFF WAS AWESOME

[@maryannkoretoff1023]

IVE BEEN WAITING SO LONG FOR THIS please show as much as you can of what it's like backstage please! I love seeing the workings of the musicals I want to eventually be apart of

[@Caroline-le8gm]

2:24 ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@maggiee.3297]

I remember seeing Ayla sing Ring of Keys on the 4th of July two years back and thinking "wow, that girl is going to be on Broadway someday," but like I didn't expect it to be NOW.

[@bethanylaurell8081]

That was amazing! I saw the show last month and it was incredible. Getting to see backstage is such a treat! Keep up the great work!

[@rebeccajoyner3858]

9:34 That Riff?! Omg Im dead! Flavor Flave on Fleek!

[@doodybird14]

How is this man such a dork omg he's adorable

[@ourlittleways3451]

Yesssssss!!!!! Thank you so so soooooo much!!!! I requested this and YOU GUYS LISTENED!!! I live in Australia and I don’t know how long it would be before I would be able to see the musical!!! I am so so so happy because I love this musical from what I have I have seen!!!!

[@EspaALSC]

Jelani 💙 i loved this i wanna watch every single episode 💙

[@harshmnr]

OMG I know who Zoe is! I met her at the stage door at a production of the Les Mis US tour just a few months ago and now she's on Broadway! She's so sweet. ❤ And a great actress and singer too! ~:~

[@meagab11]

I can't believe they made frozen honestly my 5 year old niece would love this so much she's got a blanket with elsa on it.

[@wizzteck07]

This is awesome! Love all the fun little rituals you have😍❤️

[@ciearakimberly523]

I loved this oh my goodness! Andrew Pirozzi my queen, I love him! Loved Elsa's riffs so excited for more.

[@xmlsheldo]

The riff tracking is amazing. Keep it up.

[@Zeldadoolittle]

I love you guys soooo much!! What a great cast!! Can't wait to see you all on May 30th ❤️❤️❤️

[@jasmynjohnson4346]

I adore Jelani what a wholesome man

[@solcarlosofficial]

I’m going to see this show soon and I’m excited!!!

[@tofudrien5545]

_He's so precious oml_

[@wapogipofrog88]

I seriously need to hug each and every one of you. I love you all! ♥❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️I can't wait for more of these. ♥♥♥♥

[@sarahlanddog]

I saw Frozen!!! Everyone was AMAZING!

[@heyitsblinded]

This is by far one of the best first episodes of vlogs

[@nerdgab291]

"tuesday!!! because its the start of the week and i love to feel good about myself!!!!" IM CRYING

[@gwynethhill3431]

I’m sooooo excited for the cast album!!!!

[@nautilusseanymph]

I would love to meet Jelani ❤️ He’s such a precious bean. Also I have now caught the feelings for Andrew Pirozzi 😍 Send help

[@Anonymous-ng8sv]

Bruh.....this is literally my dream come true. I knew back in 2014 there was gonna be a musical about Frozen in the future.

[@iloveflauta]

YEEEES!!! I'm so excited for these vlogs... Please keep the Elsa Riffs!!! And also you're such a lovely person...

[@TarynM716]

The thing is I won’t watch the movie anymore, but I’d love to see this on broadway someday ( even thought it might not still be there )

[@samoneisdancing]

Please please please make a 2 hour episode 2. Lol. Kidding. But i really hope they make season 2 like laura onsnes’ And is anyone excited for the second episode of elsa riffs?!?!?!aagghhh. This vlog is gonna be amaazzziinnggg

[@KenBernardez]

I'm in love with this show and the cast is amazing!!! Yes, please! More of those tasty riffs!!! Q: HOW HARD ARE THE COSTUME CHANGES?

[@actress5256]

Omg I adore Greg from the Cinderella vlogs!!! So fun to see him in this! Also I love Jellani

[@KellyDsWorld]

YEAH!!! Thank you for this and for the close captioning!!!!

[@reallyhardy]

me looking @ jelani: i saw a man so beautiful i started crying???

[@nachocheeselunchables]

you’re so sweet and fun!! i love this already

[@panchish]

I'M ALREADY SO HYPED THE ENERGY THIS GIVES OFF Y'ALL I AM SO HERE FOR IT 🎉🎉🎉💖💖💖

[@isfngjdfoijgidjfiojg]

I have been waiting for this FOREVER

[@julianbrown9860]

I’m so excited I’m going to see this in 26 daysss

[@anniebaldam3581]

Please give us an insight of Elsa's quick change!!

[@dthena2250]

So amazing!

[@emmajanet4534]

BROADWAY.COM WE'RE NOT WORTHY!!!!!!! What did we ever do deserve Erika, Desi AND Jelani vlogs all at the same time!?!?!? 😍❤😍❤😍❤😍❤

[@radioactive8662]

He is so good with kids, it adorable

[@camilaalvarado4106]

WELL I HAVE NEVER BEEN SO READY IN MY WHOLE LIFE

[@_alexcueto_]

SAW THE SHOW OMG OBSESSEDDDDDDD

[@slytheringirl1327]

this is SO EXCITING

[@Gulegardiners]

THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL CAST

[@bykidsmovies1141]

i just saw frozen! tell mimi i love matilda !

[@albablabla]

Patti just IS Anna

[@adamG2001]

I love this!!!!!!!!!!!!❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️

[@oliviab.2374]

I just want to have a sleepover with my friends where we do each other's pin curls like the awesome crew😭😭😭😭

[@stayseelynne]

Yesssss Greg has returned to the broadway.com vlogs

[@ellah917]

I think I may be in love.

[@alannamarrero2374]

this cast is so extra i love it

[@linneaconnery3828]

Young first Anna is freakin adorable omg

[@c.w.r.794]

I’m so excited!

[@francisaron555]

everything about this is right i love it

[@brightfordd8688]

LOL I met John Riddle, but it was at Phantom not Frozen.

[@babybel421]

During the John Riddle interview, all I could think was 'Kate Reinders and Heidi Blickenstaff's window from Renaissance Woman!' I think I've watched too many Broadway.com vlogs...

[@KellyDsWorld]

Thats a good thing!!!! :)

[@LouisH267]

Omg yes

[@lbiwriter]

YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW LONG I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS 💖💖💖

[@elizabethgrant771]

IM CRYING JESUS WHY IS CAISSIE SO GOODDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

[@lullabylis]

He's an awesome host!!!!