5 Secrets About Aladdin on Broadway With Sonya Balsara
Go behind the scenes at Broadway’s New Amsterdam Theatre as the show's Princess Jasmine reveals costumes, celebrity autographs and iconic props
by Sophia Rubino • Aug 19, 2026
Sonya Balsara
What to Know
- Go backstage at Aladdin on Broadway with Princess Jasmine star Sonya Balsara
- Discover hidden New Amsterdam Theatre history, including remnants from Mary Poppins and where visiting celebrities leave their signatures
- See Aladdin behind the scenes, from Balsara’s 15-pound costume to the famed magic lamp props
Disney's Aladdin on Broadway, playing at the New Amsterdam Theatre, famously provides audiences with unbelievable sights and leaves them with indescribable feelings. Sonya Balsara, who wears a 15-pound dress each night as Princess Jasmine, is making wishes come true as she takes us backstage to unveil five secrets about the long-running production. Follow Balsara as she flashes pieces of New Amsterdam history left behind by former Disney tenant, Mary Poppins, reveals where visiting celebrities sign their names and tests out a particularly pesky lamp.
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