We're chatting with Zach Bencal, who is currently making his Broadway debut as Babkak in Aladdin! Zach told us all about his pre-show rituals, favorite backstage moments, and more!
Top stories include The Cottage coming to Broadway this summer, directed by Jason Alexander, and starring Eric McCormack, Laura Bell Bundy and Lilli Cooper. Plus, casting has been announced for Once Upon A One More Time, starring Briga Heelan as Cinderella, Justin Guarini as Prince Charming, and Aisha Jackson as Snow White.
Brad Weinstock, who stars in Aladdin on Broadway in the role of Omar, will appear as a contestant on Jeopardy tonight. Weinstock made his Broadway debut in Aladdin in 2016. He has also appeared in national tours of Jersey Boys (Frankie Valli) and Wicked (Boq), and the Chicago production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Chip).
Disney temporarily canceled its Broadway performance of “Aladdin” Sept. 29 due to breakthrough COVID-19 cases, just one day after the show reopened for the first time in 18 months, according