Upcoming Aladdin dates
Dates and live ticket listings appear here as soon as they are on sale. The guide below covers what to know before you buy.
What Aladdin on Broadway is
Aladdin is Disney's stage musical of its 1992 animated film, and as of October 2026 it is still running on Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theatre, 214 West 42nd Street, where it opened on March 20, 2014. A poor young man in the city of Agrabah finds a lamp, gets three wishes from the Genie inside, and uses them to court Princess Jasmine and stop the Sultan's scheming Grand Vizier, Jafar.
Alan Menken wrote the music, with lyrics by Howard Ashman, Tim Rice and Chad Beguelin, who also wrote the book. The stage version keeps the film's songs, including "Friend Like Me," "Prince Ali" and "A Whole New World," restores three Menken and Ashman songs cut from the film, and adds four new ones. Casey Nicholaw directed and choreographed. The biggest change from the film: Abu the monkey is gone, and Aladdin runs with three friends, Babkak, Omar and Kassim, a trio originally conceived for the film and dropped in favor of Abu.
From Seattle to 42nd Street
The musical premiered at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle in July 2011, played regional and international stages in 2012, and had a pre-Broadway tryout in Toronto from November 2013 to January 2014. Broadway previews began on February 26, 2014. James Monroe Iglehart won the 2014 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical as the Genie, one of five nominations for the show, which also included Best Musical.
Aladdin has become one of Broadway's long-runners. Wikipedia counts it among the highest-grossing Broadway productions and lists more than 4,000 performances as of 2026. Productions have also played London's West End (2016 to 2019), Germany, Japan, Australia, Mexico, Spain and South Korea. A North American tour ran from 2022 to 2024; as of October 2026, Broadway is the place to see it in the United States.
The New Amsterdam Theatre
The New Amsterdam opened in 1903, hosted the Ziegfeld Follies from 1913 to 1927, and spent decades as a movie house before Disney restored it; the restoration was completed in 1997. It is a New York City landmark and Broadway's oldest operating theater. Disney Theatrical Productions operates it, and Wikipedia lists 1,702 seats across three levels: the orchestra, the mezzanine and the balcony.
Two details of the building help the audience. The balconies are cantilevered, so there are no columns blocking sightlines, and they stretch across the back wall rather than wrapping around the sides. The side walls hold box seats, restored in 1997 from the original blueprints.
As of 2026, the theater's code of conduct says guests under 14 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older, large bags go to coat check, and bags may be screened. Check the theater's current rules before you go.
Runtime, age guidance and what kids should expect
The production lists a running time of about 2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission. It recommends the show for ages 6 and up, and every guest needs a ticket regardless of age, so there is no lap seating for babies or toddlers.
- Tone: bright, fast and comic, with big production numbers and a mild, cartoonish villain.
- Spectacle: the Cave of Wonders, heavily sequined costumes and a flying carpet, which critics singled out even in mixed reviews.
- Attention span: "Friend Like Me" arrives late in the first act and is the show's biggest number; the carpet ride follows the intermission, which helps hold younger children through the second half.
For children at the younger end of the range, an aisle seat makes a mid-show break easier.
Best seats for Aladdin at the New Amsterdam
Center orchestra, middle rows
The best all-around seats. They put you close to the comedy and the Genie, at the right height for the Cave of Wonders and the costume spectacle of "Prince Ali."
Front mezzanine, center
The best seats for "A Whole New World." The carpet ride is a stage illusion, and a slightly raised view takes in the whole effect along with the patterns of the big group numbers. For many families this is the best value in the house.
Box seats
The restored boxes feel special and give a close view, but the angle is from the side, so part of the stage is cut off. They suit a repeat visit more than a first one.
Balcony
Clear, column-free sightlines, but it is high and the faces get small. Small children see less over the rows in front, so the first rows of the balcony are the better pick if you sit up here.
Where to be careful
- The very front rows: you look up at the stage and miss some of the carpet effect.
- Far side seats in the orchestra: some of the set at the back of the stage drops out of view.
Demand patterns and buying tips
Aladdin is a family show, so demand follows school calendars. The hardest weeks are Thanksgiving, the Christmas and New Year's holidays, the February midwinter break, spring break and summer, especially weekend matinees. Midweek evenings in January, early February, late April and September usually have the widest choice.
- Matinees vs. evenings: weekend matinees sell first because of families with young children; weeknight evenings are usually easier.
- Groups: large families should buy early, since blocks of seats together in the center orchestra and front mezzanine are the first to go.
- Day-of options: check the official Aladdin site for any lottery or rush program, since terms change.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aladdin still on Broadway?
Yes. As of October 2026, Aladdin is playing at the New Amsterdam Theatre on West 42nd Street, where it opened in March 2014.
How long is Aladdin on Broadway?
About 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission.
What age is Aladdin appropriate for?
The production recommends ages 6 and up. Every guest needs a ticket regardless of age.
Where is the best place to sit for Aladdin?
Center orchestra in the middle rows is the best all-around choice, and the center front mezzanine is the best view of the flying-carpet scene. The balconies have no columns, so sightlines are clear from every level.
Is there an Aladdin tour?
A North American tour ran from 2022 to 2024. As of October 2026, Broadway is the place to see it in the United States.