Biddeford Middle School’s (BMS) Drama Club proudly presents Disney’s Aladdin JR. Production on Thursday, January 23, 2025, and Friday, January 24, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the BMS Performing Arts Center. The spectacular 60-minute musical, designed for middle school-aged performers, is based on the 1992 Disney film and the 2014 Broadway adaptation. The BMS Drama Club cast and crew includes 75 students led by Coleen Hatt and Rob Petit.
“Our students have poured their hearts into bringing the magic of Disney’s Aladdin JR. to life,” said Coleen Hatt, Drama Club Director. “Their talent, hard work, and creativity shine in every scene, and we can’t wait to share this incredible production with our community. We invite everyone to join us, cheer on these amazing students, and experience the joy and excitement of live theater!”
Ring bells! Bang the drums! Spectators will love this exciting stage adaptation of the legendary tale of the lovable thief with a heart of gold. Join Aladdin, Jasmine, and the fast-talking, wisecracking Genie as they discover mystical caves, take magic carpet rides and outwit the evil sorcerer, Jafar. Adapted especially for young performers, this musical includes favorite Alan Menken songs such as “Friend Like Me,” “A Whole New World,” and “Prince Ali,” as well as wonderful new songs added for the Broadway production. With new, colorful characters and nonstop adventure, Aladdin JR. is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for all ages!
Both shows are open to the public with general admission seating. There is no admission fee to attend; however, donations are welcome.
Disney’s Aladdin JR. is presented through a special arrangement with, and all materials are provided by, Music Theatre International. For more information about licensing Aladdin JR. or other Disney shows, please visit www.DisneyMusicals.com.
Music Theatre International (MTI) is one of the world’s leading theatrical licensing agencies, granting theatres from around the world the rights to perform the greatest selection of musicals from Broadway and beyond. Founded in 1952 by composer Frank Loesser and orchestrator Don Walker, MTI is a driving force in advancing musical theatre as a vibrant and engaging art form. MTI works directly with the composers, lyricists, and book writers of these musicals to provide official scripts, musical materials, and dynamic theatrical resources to over 70,000 professional, community, and school theatres in the US and in over 60 countries worldwide. MTI is particularly dedicated to educational theatre and has created special collections to meet the needs of various types of performers and audiences. MTI’s Broadway Junior® shows are 30- and 60-minute musicals for performance by elementary and middle school-aged performers, while MTI’s School Editions are musicals annotated for performance by high school students.