6 Reasons To Be Excited About Aladdin's London Premiere
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One lamp. Three wishes. Infinite possibilities.
That’s right, the highly anticipated transfer of Broadway musical [**Aladdin**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/1742/Aladdin-tickets.aspx) is preparing to take a magic carpet ride to the West End stage with previews starting May 2016 at the [**Prince Edward theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/10/Prince-Edward-Theatre.aspx) so while we eagerly await the opening night to witness the magic unfold, here are a few reasons why you should be excited!
## 1. A Broadway transfer!
We’ve got to love the American imports, right? [**Aladdin**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/1742/Aladdin-tickets.aspx) opened on Broadway since late February 2014. Other recent Broadway to West End transfers include [**Beautiful – The Carole King musical**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/1625/Beautiful--The-Carole-King-Musical-tickets.aspx) and [**Kinky Boots**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/1451/Kinky-Boots-tickets.aspx), which has received heaps of positive reviews.
## 2. A Disney classic brought to life
If you haven’t seen the film of [**Aladdin**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/1742/Aladdin-tickets.aspx), where have you been hiding for the last 23 years? It’s one of **Disney’s musical classics** with memorable characters like the beloved Genie, and it’s finally bringing the magic to life as it hits the West End stage. [**The Lion King**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/9/The-Lion-King-tickets.aspx) is one of the longest running and most-popular musicals, so it will be interesting to see how [**Aladdin**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/1742/Aladdin-tickets.aspx) compares.
## 3. The music
It’s unforgettable. I can only imagine how magical **“A Whole New World”** will be on-stage. The show features all the original songs, along with a bunch of new songs adapted especially for the musical!
## 4. Positive reception
In America, it has received heaps of positive feedback with reviews branding it a “fabulous and extravagant musical comedy”. It has even received Tony and Grammy award nominations, with one Tony win.
## 5. Suitable for all
Everyone has to love a bit of **Disney** magic, right? [**Aladdin**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/1742/Aladdin-tickets.aspx) is another show that can appeal to everyone, as it’s bound to capture every emotion and be filled with love, evil, comedy, magic and is sure to be a spectacle on the eye and imagination.
## 6. Exciting merchandise
We all know that **Disney** love their merchandising! After a little bit of research, it looks like there could be the potential for some great items as the Broadway show sells a Magic Lamp ornament, a decorated towel and even a magic carpet mouse pad! Perfect if you love collecting musical merchandise, or are an avid **Disney** fan!
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