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Michael Maliakel – Broadway Star of Disney’s Aladdin

August 14, 2022


Michael Maliakel is a multi-talented singer, dancer, actor, and Broadway star. Maliakel currently plays the lead role of Aladdin in the Broadway (New York City) musical Aladdin.


His credits are numerous:  The Phantom of the Opera (Raoul u/s). NYC: Anything Can Happen: The Songs of Maury Yeston. Regional: Other World – Bucks County Playhouse; Mira Nair’s Monsoon Wedding – Berkeley Rep; She Loves Me – PlayMakers Rep; Bernstein’s MASS. Ravinia Festival. TV: “Bull” (CBS), “FBI” (CBS). 


In this conversation, we discuss: 


  • Michael’s experience breaking into Broadway and getting the “call” of Aladdin
  • The highs and lows of working in the industry and the “behind-the-scenes” look
  • How representation matters and why he believes in it so much in his industry

I got to personally see Michael on stage with my family, and it was simply amazing! If you’re in NYC, go check out Aladdin on Broadway and see Michael shine! 



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