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“I do enjoy that folks [ Howard Ashman, Tim Rice and Chad Beguelin] really get into [ Aladdin ] because I enjoy getting it. I love it where you just get to go nuts. Ninety percent of what you hear, he wrote. There's ten percent that he let me play around with in the studio and actually put in the script if it was funny enough.”

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James Monroe Iglehart

James Monroe Iglehart is an accomplished American actor celebrated for his contributions to Broadway musicals. He is best known for his performances in 'The Book of Mormon' and 'Aladdin', earning him a Tony Award and a nomination for his portrayal of Elder Price and Genie, respectively. Born on September 4, 1974, Iglehart's career has been marked by his dynamic and comedic acting style. more

“One of the great things about this genie [from Aladdin] is that when Robin Williams created him, and they created this after him, they were allowed to go crazy and when they had to go find someone to play the role live, they had to find someone who was nutty enough to go in different directions.”

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“I remembered getting the script for the auditions [of Aladdin], I had asked someone there if improvs were allowed, and he said everyone is sticking to the script. I said to myself that they are either going to love me or hate me. I was crossing out lines and throwing in my own lines. I went into the room and started doing things. They were like, "This boy is nuts! We should keep him." That's how it all came about.”

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“I have to maintain the weight. This is the second show [Aladdin] that I have done where I am not allowed to technically lose any weight. I'm supposed to be big. It's impressive to see someone of my size.”

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“When you see big people, they expect them to wobble or something. The whole feeling of bigger people in this country is so negative. This works for me.”

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