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In 1992, Disney's animated film "Aladdin" opened to great critical acclaim and boffo box office biz (as they say in the industry). "Aladdin" has since become one of the most successful animated movies of all time. Success breeds success, so it should come as no surprise that Disney has opted to turn "Aladdin" into a Broadway-style musical. But, unlike the wildly popular "Beauty and the Beast" that become a favorite on the Great White Way, Disney has ignored Broadway in favor of a new locale: Disney's California Adventure. That's right. Disney's "Aladdin-a Musical Spectacula...

Aladdin is one of the classic Disney heroes: born and raised among a den of villains, yet brave, intelligent, clean, steadfast, and quick-witted, even if he happens to be a street thief at the moment. In short, he's a diamond in the rough. The animators' portrayal of Aladdin is not typical of Disney; his eyes are large, like those of a Disney heroine, and the lineaments of his body are freer-flowing and more rounded than is usual for Disney heroes. The biggest difference from the norm is that, unlike most youthful Disney heroes, he's a doer rather than a passive character; in th...

[Aladdin:] I can show you the world Shining, shimmering, splendid Tell me, princess, now when did You last let your heart decide? I can open your eyes Take you wonder by wonder Over, sideways and under On a magic carpet ride A whole new world A new fantastic point of view No one to tell us no Or where to go Or say we're only dreaming [Jasmine:] A whole new world ...

Prince of a seaside kingdom, Eric had been searching for his true love when fate stepped in and he is rescued from a watery grave by Ariel (who falls instantly in love with him). Eric is haunted by her voice (Disney's attempt to add authenticity to the story. Ulysses (Odysseus),in mythology, ties himself to the mast of his ship to stop himself from being dragged under the waves by the seductive voices of the mermaids). Eric searches for the source of the voice only to discover Ariel, voiceless and alone on the beach. After much excitement, he discovers that she is the one he was searching...