“Josh SUPER RECOMMENDS” for January 24, 2020 by Josh Garrick

It is so thrilling for any "Arts Writer" when something you expect to be good turns out to be blessed with GREATNESS ... and even a touch of genius.

The performance I just saw (and LOVED) has moved ALADDIN into one of the Top 5 spots of my all - time favorite Broadway musicals, and so much of that LOVE is thanks to the performance of Orlando's own native son, MICHAEL SCOTT, who has returned to Orlando to honor us (and his hometown) by re-creating the role of the Genie in ALADDIN. 

The role of the Genie is the role that began Michael's road to Broadway fame. NOW the graduate of Dr. PHILLIPS High School is showing off his wonderfulness on the great stage of the Dr. PHILLIPS Center. “ALADDIN" opened on Broadway in 2014 and has grossed over $1 billion since that Night!!! Much of that extraordinary success is thanks to Orlando native Michael SCOTT who created the role of the Genie on Broadway, in London, and in Australia and has appeared in 8 Broadway productions since then. 

That gives an already “HIGHLY RECOMMENDED” show several more reasons to get your tickets NOW. The great news is that there are still some very good seats left for certain performances. PLEASE do not miss this landmark production. Call 844.513.2014 or visit drphillipscenter.org

Josh Garrick is the Florida Arts Editor for Wandering Educators