Pictured: Adam Jacobs in ALADDIN. Photo courtesy of Broadway In Chicago.
Broadway In Chicago and Disney Theatrical Productions have announced that Adam Jacobs, who originated the title role in ALADDIN on Broadway, will play the role in the show’s North American tour which begins performances in Chicago at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601) on April 11. Additional casting will be announced at a later date.
Jacobs will remain with the Broadway production until February 12, 2017. Aladdin understudy Joshua Dela Cruz will take over the role beginning February 14th and a replacement for Jacobs will be announced at a later date.
Jacobs, who received a 2014 Drama Desk Award nomination for “Outstanding Actor in a Musical” for his portrayal of “Aladdin,” has previously appeared on Broadway as “Marius” in LES MISERABLES and “Simba” in THE LION KING, and recently released his debut album, “Right Where I Belong,” featuring songs of Alan Menken.
Tickets for the Chicago production of ALADDIN are available now at all Broadway In Chicago Box Offices (24 W. Randolph St., 151 W. Randolph St., 18 W. Monroe St. and 175 E. Chestnut), the Broadway In Chicago Ticket Line at (800) 775-2000, all Ticketmaster retail locations and online at www.BroadwayInChicago.com.
Abigail has worked as an actor/director in Chicago for over ten years, and along with husband Jason Epperson founded Lotus Theatricals in 2015, and PerformInk Chicago and Kansas City in 2016 (where she serves as Managing Editor of both publications). When not talking shop, Abigail is raising three padawans with Jason, drinking lots of coffee, converting school buses into RV's, and eating all the foods at Disney World. You can find her on Twitter @AbigailTrabue
