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'Aladdin' Genie Michael James Scott On Bringing Movie Magic To The Stage

"I grew up with the brilliance that is 'Aladdin,' and as you grow up, you never forget the music and the story," Scott tells Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson.
Michael James Scott as the Genie in the stage production of "Aladdin." (Courtesy Deen van Meer/Disney)

The stage adaptation of the 1992 Disney film “Aladdin” is out on a North American tour.

Michael James Scott (@iamMJScott), who stars as the Genie, talks with Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson about following in Robin Williams’ footsteps, some of his favorite numbers to perform and growing up in a musical family.

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On whether he watched the movie

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