Tickets on sale August 9 for Middle School's 'Aladdin JR.'
More than 100 Middle Schoolers bring "A Whole New World" to University School of Nashville as they open the academic year with "Aladdin JR." Tickets are available here and sure to sell out quickly.
By Juanita I.C. Traughber, Director of Marketing & Communications
Disney’s "Aladdin JR." 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. The story you know and love has been given the royal treatment. Aladdin and his three friends, Babkak, Omar, and Kassim, are down on their luck until Aladdin discovers a magic lamp and the Genie who has the power to grant three wishes. Wanting to earn the respect of the princess, Jasmine, Aladdin embarks on an adventure that will test his will and his moral character. With expanded characters, new songs, and more thrills, this new adaptation of the beloved story will open up “A Whole New World” in a four-night performance appropriate for K-12 audiences.
Under the direction of Middle School Theater Director Bakari King, some 103 students in Grades 5-8 have been rehearsing in Durnan Auditorium since mid-July in preparation for opening their annual Middle School musical during the first week of classes. Kari Belle King '24, Daniel Starks '23, Ella Rieniets '24, Leah Joseph '24, who earned roles as principals in MS and HS Theater productions before graduating from USN, have returned to their alma mater to assist with rehearsals.
Under the guidance of Technical Theater Director Jim Manning, students also have been building the set and will serve as the technical crew to move props and stage pieces during performances.
Tickets for "Aladdin JR." will be made available to families of MS thespians in the show on Wednesday, August 7 and to the USN community on Friday, August 9. The Middle School musical quickly sells out each year. Performances will take place in Vanderbilt University's Ingram Hall at:
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Disney’s "Aladdin JR." 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. The story you know and love has been given the royal treatment. Aladdin and his three friends, Babkak, Omar, and Kassim, are down on their luck until Aladdin discovers a magic lamp and the Genie who has the power to grant three wishes. Wanting to earn the respect of the princess, Jasmine, Aladdin embarks on an adventure that will test his will and his moral character. With expanded characters, new songs, and more thrills, this new adaptation of the beloved story will open up “A Whole New World” in a four-night performance appropriate for K-12 audiences.
Under the direction of Middle School Theater Director Bakari King, some 103 students in Grades 5-8 have been rehearsing in Durnan Auditorium since mid-July in preparation for opening their annual Middle School musical during the first week of classes. Kari Belle King '24, Daniel Starks '23, Ella Rieniets '24, Leah Joseph '24, who earned roles as principals in MS and HS Theater productions before graduating from USN, have returned to their alma mater to assist with rehearsals.
Under the guidance of Technical Theater Director Jim Manning, students also have been building the set and will serve as the technical crew to move props and stage pieces during performances.
Tickets for "Aladdin JR." will be made available to families of MS thespians in the show on Wednesday, August 7 and to the USN community on Friday, August 9. The Middle School musical quickly sells out each year. Performances will take place in Vanderbilt University's Ingram Hall at:
- 5 p.m. Wednesday, August 14
- 5 p.m. Thursday, August 15
- 7 p.m. Friday, August 16
- 7 p.m. Saturday, August 17
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