When street urchin Aladdin meets Princess Jasmine by chance in the marketplace, they are both running away—Aladdin from the Royal Guards who think he’s stolen a loaf of bread, and Jasmine from the Palace where she must choose a husband. Vizier Jafar, with the help of Iago, his scheming parrot, is determined to keep them in their proper place and gain control of the kingdom. By using his wits, and with the help of a magic carpet, a lamp and Genie, Aladdin saves the kingdom. Genie also helps him learn the meaning of friendship and the importance of being yourself.

– Contributed by the CST Education Department

Ideas for Discussion
Take a ride into the world of Aladdin and his magic lamp. Share your thoughts—these questions are for the dinner table, the car, the theater right before the lights go down...anywhere!

Writing Activities and Thoughts on the Page
Storytelling happens in many different ways, and storytellers like Scheherazade or Shakespeare come from many different places—here are some ideas to get you telling your own stories.

Exploring Arts and Imagination
Creative crafts and activities to transport you into Aladdin’s world—and inspire you to create a whole new world of your own!

Cultural Connections, Just for Kids
Folktales are like a passport to another land. They help us explore a new country and get to know its culture. Explore the world of the Arabian Nights—and beyond!

Learn with Your Favorite Grown-ups
A couple more activities for you and your favorite grown-up to do together!

Delving Deeper
From its obscure origins and throughout its rich history, The Arabian Nights has had a complex and evolving reception.

The Cast
See who’s who among the actors.

The Creative Team
See who’s who on the creative team—the director, designers and other artists who helped bring the story to life.

The Creators
Learn who’s who among the the composers, lyricists and other artists who contributed to the creation of the show.

View the Photo Gallery
See a preview of the performance and learn about the story.

The Creation of the Iago Puppet
From sketch to performance, follow the creation of the puppet for Iago the parrot.

A Conversation with Director Devanand Janki and
Creative Producer Rick Boynton
CST’s live production of Disney's Aladdin in the Courtyward Theater will be a cherished experience for kids and the whole family.

The Process So Far
Members of the Education Department met with Creative Producer Rick Boynton to talk about the plans for Disney’s Aladdin.