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Melham Returns to Broadway as Aladdin After BOOP!

9/19/2025

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Ainsley Melham starred as Dwayne in BOOP! The Musical, which ended on July 13 after 112 performances.
Jasmine Amy Rogers praised their bond and favorite scene together.
Melham returned to Broadway as Aladdin, a role he first played in Australia in 2016 and debuted on Broadway in 2019.
He celebrates his Arab heritage in Aladdin, running until November 30.
Melham reflects on the emotional final performance of BOOP! and seeks to keep Aladdin fresh by exploring new story elements nightly.

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Story summary

Ainsley Melham starred as Dwayne in BOOP! The Musical, which ended on July 13 after 112 performances.
Jasmine Amy Rogers praised their bond and favorite scene together.
Melham returned to Broadway as Aladdin, a role he first played in Australia in 2016 and debuted on Broadway in 2019.
He celebrates his Arab heritage in Aladdin, running until November 30.
Melham reflects on the emotional final performance of BOOP! and seeks to keep Aladdin fresh by exploring new story elements nightly.