Aladdin Stars Attend White House Kids’ State Dinner

Aladdin at White House Kids State Dinner_5_by Scott Suchman

First Lady Michelle Obama welcomed Aladdin stars Adam Jacobs (Aladdin), James Monroe Iglehart (Genie), Courtney Reed (Jasmine) and several members of the Aladdin ensemble to perform a selection of highlights from the Tony®-winning hit musical at The White House Kids’ State Dinner. The performance garnered a standing ovation, with the First Lady thanking the cast, calling the performance “perfection.” She even joined in on a sing-along version of one of the show’s most popular numbers, “Friend Like Me.”