ALADDIN, the hit Broadway musical, tells the story of the beloved street rat with a kind heart. With the help of a fast-talking, all-powerful Genie, Aladdin embarks on an adventure that will test his will and moral character.

This stage version of the 1992 animated film keeps the heart of the movie, but dresses it up in fabulous musical-theatre style, complete with showstopping song-and-dance, impressive scenic design and special effects, and unapologetic tongue-in-cheek humour.

The original story of 'Aladdin' is, maybe surprisingly, set in China. In the earliest versions of the story, Aladdin is Chinese. He's also not an orphaned street urchin but a lazy boy living at home with his mother. All the characters in the tale are also Chinese apart from the wicked magician who is from North Africa.

Aladdin is a Disney media franchise comprising a film series and additional media. It began with the 1992 American animated feature of the same name, which was based on the tale of the same name, and was directed by Ron Clements and John Musker.

Aladdin wishes to escape from the cave (though he makes a wish without holding the lamp, keeping his three wishes in tact), and both he, Genie, Abu and Carpet find themselves in the middle of the desert. After seeing Genie's potential, Aladdin wishes to become a prince in the hopes that he can be with Princess Jasmine.

Disney has added a content advisory warning to well-loved family films, such as 1992's Aladdin, that says the stereotypes "were wrong then and are wrong now". The warning advises that there are negative depictions or mistreatment of people or cultures in some of its Disney+ films.

Aladdin tells a story that is perfect for kids of all ages. So if you're searching for a fun and educational show for your school group, Aladdin is a perfect choice. The show is packed with action, comedy, and special effects that dazzle and delight audiences of any age.

While the show was impressive in terms of the acting, costume design and special effects, it fell flat when it came to the plotline. Like the Disney film, “Aladdin” on Broadway tells the story of a young boy who lives on the streets of Arabian desert kingdom Agrabah, who steals food and runs away from the Royal Guards.

Aladdin is portrayed as quick-witted, and ultimately a caring person. Like most Disney male protagonists, he is a heroic young man who seeks to win the affection of many other characters, which demonstrates his insecurity.

Muslim Galland's Aladdin story is explicitly set in China, but the world it describes doesn't seem to match up with the real place. “The characters live in a society defined by Muslim practices,” says Horta.

noun. Alad·​din ə-ˈla-dᵊn. : a youth in the Arabian Nights' Entertainments who comes into possession of a magic lamp.

The setting is moved from China to the fictional Arabian city of Agrabah, and the structure of the plot is simplified.

Tale Summary. Aladdin is a young man from a very poor family whose laziness causes his parents great stress. After his father, Mustapha, dies, his mother seeks to provide for her family through her own hard work.

The three wishes Aladdin "asks" for in the film are to be a prince, be saved from drowning and free the Genie.