Arts & Entertainment
‘Aladdin’ National Tour Begins Magic Carpet Ride in Chicago
The Oscar-winning animated Disney film “Aladdin” has been translated to the stage, and the national tour opened right here in Chicago.
Joining host Phil Ponce in discussion Thursday are Anthony Murphy, who plays the genie, and Jonathan Weir, the Chicago actor and theater professor who plays the evil Jafar.
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