![]() ![]() Sleeping families of up to four, the corner suite also comes with wall-to-wall views over Manhattan. There's also a Cave of Wonders bathroom with golden mirrors and bath accents of crystals, gems, pottery and ornate vases. Photo: Hilton New York Times Squareĭesigned by Devin Sparkles, one of Broadway's top dressing room designers, the king bedroom studio is filled with Moroccan wall sconces, snake charmer tables, Arabian-inspired soft furnishings and magic carpet-style rugs. The suite has pieces from the original Broadway production of Aladdin. The hotel has unveiled its Aladdin’s Times Square Palace Suite, an Arabian-themed room inspired by the fictional city of Agrabah – a bustling Arabian desert kingdom.Īn ode to Disney's Aladdin the Musical, which is playing at the New Amsterdam Theatre merely a few steps away, the suite is filled with treasures from the show.Īs well as a magic genie lamp used in the original Broadway production, the enchanting suite’s walls are decorated with renderings from the set. Contact Millie Daverso at to purchase tickets.Holidaymakers visiting the Big Apple can step into a whole new world at Hilton New York Times Square. Kids are welcome to dress up for a character meet and greet, photo opportunities, storytime and more. In addition, a character breakfast will be held at SML on March 16 from 10 a.m. Tickets to the musical can be purchased online at /theater. ![]() “I’ve had so much fun doing this so far, and I really look forward to it every year.” “I’ve learned stage presence, how to really express myself through my character and build my personal character through my theoretical character,” Giegerich said. Throughout the process of preparing for this musical, Giegerich said she has learned valuable skills she can take with her throughout life and in future performances. ![]() There to assist him in finding a “better life” is the magical creature, Genie, played by seventh-grader Gianna Giegerich, who will grant Aladdin three wishes. For a lot of princess characters, they wait to be rescued by the prince, and Jasmine doesn’t do that, she goes out into the world and sees what she’s missing,” Grace said.Īladdin, played by seventh-grader Tyler Baird, was described by Baird as someone who “means well, but has trouble executing that.” “She breaks the idea that the princess has to be rescued by the prince, she’s just so strong. Sixth-grader Grace Martin, who plays Jasmine, described the character as very independent and strong, refusing to marry for any reason other than love. And to watch them go through some of these scenes, as a director you’re thinking ‘they’re really getting it,’” Cheney said. ![]() is based on the 1992 Academy Award-winning film and the 2014 hit Broadway show about the diamond in the rough street rat who learns that his true worth lies deep within. “A lot of these kids, their enthusiasm is so wonderful, it’s so huge it’s bubbling over. 60-Minute Version Discover 'A Whole New World' with this magically updated version of the Academy Award-winning Disney classic Disney’s Aladdin JR. She said each character goes through a shift of growth throughout the performance, and the students need to ask questions on how and why their character got there. She recommends each student discover what drives their character. When motivating the students, Cheney encourages them to fully get into character while realizing that Agrabah is “a world that’s different, but it’s not unlike ours.” Jasmine longs to leave her palace to explore the world outside, while Aladdin longs to have the life of those in the palace, and, when the two meet, the audience will be taken on the ride of their lives.ĭirector Emily Cheney said the musical skews closer to the original script of “Aladdin,” and in this unique version the audience hears both Jasmine and Aladdin’s inner conflicts, with both of them having groups of friends to guide them along the way. Producer Kim Martin explained the musical as a journey of following both Jasmine, princess of Agrabah, and “street rat” Aladdin through their endeavors. ![]()
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