Wish Granted! Broadway Standby Trevor Dion Nicholas Will Play the Genie in London's Aladdin

It's a whole new world for Trevor Dion Nicholas, the current standby for Tony-winning Genie James Monroe Iglehart on Broadway. Nicholas will play the role in Aladdin when it lands in London's West End. The hit musical is scheduled to begin performances on May 27, 2016 and will officially open on June 9 at the Prince Edward Theatre. Miss Saigon, the venue's current occupant, will close on February 27.

Adapted from the 1992 Disney animated film, Aladdin is the story of a street urchin who uses the help of a magic Genie to win the heart of Princess Jasmine. Directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw, the production features a book by Chad Beguelin, music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Beguelin, Tim Rice and the late Howard Ashman.

Aladdin continues to run on Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theatre. The production officially opened on March 20, 2014, starring Adam Jacobs as Aladdin, Courtney Reed as Jasmine, Iglehart as the Genie and Jonathan Freeman as Jafar.

Full casting for the London production will be announced later.