![Rehearsing for Aladdin jr. are (from left to right) Jafar (Jeff Zhang), Iago (Lauren Mitchell), Razoul (Rose Datum) and the guards (Sarah Huang) and Caroline Sirna.](https://lymeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/DSC_0335_edited-1-580x385.jpg)
Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School hosts performances of the popular musical, Aladdin, Jr. this evening, Friday, March 22, and tomorrow, Saturday, March 23. Both performances start at 7 p.m. The production, directed by Laura Gladd, is based on the 1992 film Disney film Aladdin with lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice.
Gladd is assisted by Heather Saia and Jennifer Skelly.
![Saturday's cast includes Maria Donato as Jasmine and Daniel Cole as Aladdin.](https://lymeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/DSC_0330-580x414.jpg)
The story takes place in Agrabah, City of Enchantment, where every beggar has a story and every camel has a tail — or tale! Filled with magic, mayhem, and flying carpet rides, audiences’ spirits will soar with excitement. And the tuneful, Academy award-winning score with songs including “A Whole New World” and “Friend Like Me” will certainly make this musical a favorite.
![In the Friday cast, Jasmine is played by Caeli Rice and Aladdin by Daniel Reid.](https://lymeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/DSC_0333-580x414.jpg)
A cast and crew of more than 70 sixth, seventh and eighth, grade students presents this enchanting and memorable musical for all ages. All are welcome and tickets are available for $7 general admission in advance at The Bowerbird, 46 Halls Rd., in the Old Lyme Marketplace or at the door on the night of the performances.
For more information and tickets, contact 860-434-2568.
Break a leg, cast and crew and NEW Director Laura Gladd, an Old Lyme alumna now on the faculty! Theater-lovers, whichever night you go, this cast is GREAT!!