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What started as a graduate school capstone project has now expanded into a blog and professional development workshop series for Washington state community colleges. Join me, Kaytie (a Disney scholar, mother, and community college academic adviser) as I talk about Disney princesses, representation in media, my relatability to and love for Disney villains, and more.
Aladdin on Broadway w/Special Guest Jonathan Freeman
The Wonderful World of Disney Villains
1 hour 10 minutes
3 years ago
Aladdin on Broadway w/Special Guest Jonathan Freeman
Hello everyone!
Today’s episode is with special guest Jonathan Freeman aka the voice of Jafar from the 1992 animated Aladdin movie (as well as the Return of Jafar movie, Aladdin video games, etc.).
This is part 2 of 2 with Jonathan talking about the animated Aladdin movie (part 1) and the Aladdin Broadway musical (this episode!).
Follow Jonathan Freeman on Instagram @thejonathanfreeman
Get your own personalized video from Jonathan on Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/jonathanfreeman
Time Stamps:
00:00 - 00:55 Intro
00:55 - 04:58 Most challenging part about playing Jafar on Broadway
04:58 - 13:47 The magic tricks in Aladdin Broadway musical
History of creating the Aladdin Broadway musical
13:47 - 17:06 Advice on what to do when you lose your voice
17:06 - 27:47 Memorable broadway performance nights
First night previews / opening night in New York
Stage accidents
Moments with Don Darryl Rivera (DDR)
27:47 - 34:49 Broadway princess party tour, Broadway party concerts and off Broadway productions
34:49 - 43:36 Jafar is a demanding character that requires Jonathan’s full attention
43:36 - 47:19 Plans for the future, reminiscing about broadway experience
47:19 - 51:54 Other fond memories with Don Darryl Rivera (DDR) while performing Aladdin on Broadway
51:54 - 01:03:50 Working collaboratively with Broadway creators, craftspeople, and professionals
01:03:50 - 01:09:52 Advice on pursuing acting
Jonathan shares moments from his personal life
01:09:52 Ending
End music: The Future Bass by Music_Unlimited from Pixabay
You can find the podcast online:
Website: www.wonderfulworldofdisneyvillains.com
Instagram: @wwofdisvillains
Kaytie’s Instagram: @disvillainsscholar
The Wonderful World of Disney Villains
What started as a graduate school capstone project has now expanded into a blog and professional development workshop series for Washington state community colleges. Join me, Kaytie (a Disney scholar, mother, and community college academic adviser) as I talk about Disney princesses, representation in media, my relatability to and love for Disney villains, and more.
