Aladdin on Racine Lutheran Stage March 22-23

Photo caption: Racine Lutheran students prepare for Aladdin; L-R are MeriKate Bock as Jasmine, Jacob Rusch as Aladdin, and David Kueny as Jammal.

The Racine Lutheran High School drama department will present the children’s musical, Aladdin and His Wonderful, Magical Lamp, on March 22-23 at 7:00 p.m. in the school gymnasium at 251 Luedtke Avenue.    

Hop on a flying carpet to visit the exciting city of Shammar in Old Arabia! Meet the adventurous Aladdin (Jacob Rusch) and his mischievous monkey, Alakazam (Sam Theuer). 

Aladdin’s mother (Kellie Friesema) and sister (Lexi Verborg) are at their wits’ ends trying to get Aladdin to settle down. It’s not easy, especially with merchants and neighbors complaining about Aladdin’s tricks. One day Aladdin meets the beautiful Princess Jasmine (MeriKate Bock) and vows he will marry her. Aladdin, however, is visited by the evil magician, Jammal (David Kueny), and his wicked sister, Halima (Alexis Kateley). They know that only a boy named Aladdin can enter the mysterious cave, which houses a strange lamp containing a genie who will grant Jammal all the power he craves. 

Tricking Jammal, Aladdin claims the magic lamp for himself and, with its power, wins the princess and impresses the Sultan (Josh Balke) by building a beautiful palace. Jammal, however, isn’t through with his evil ways! He regains possession of the lamp, kidnaps Jasmine, and magically transports Aladdin’s new palace to the shores of Morocco! Aladdin, in his attempt to save Jasmine, must face Chop-Chop (Frank Malvasio), the executioner, and of course, regain possession of the lamp. Cheer at the finale, when Aladdin and Jasmine are reunited and Jammal is transformed into a new person. 

You’ll meet not one, but three genies (Kayla Gauthier, Emily Waldo, and Madison Hougard), the whining Ali “Bubba” (Cal Martin) and his umbrella, the fire-breathing dragon (Jeconiah Hoffman), and the haughty Sultan’s wife (Emily Boho). The audience will be charmed by a host of tunes including “Aladdin,” “Old Lamps for New,” and “Abracadabra.” This musical fantasy will delight all ages.

Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens (55+) and high school students, and free for younger students. Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance by calling the school at 637-6538.