The musical parodies the Disney film Aladdin and tells the story from the point of view of Ja'far, the Royal Vizier.
In the 1992 film, Ja'far is a villain while in this musical, his story would be redressed.
Spoiler Alert!
Ja'far is the Royal Vizier of the Magic Kingdom, which once prospered because of the devotion of two D's, duty and devotion. However, the kingdom is now destitute and everyone blames Ja'far for it.
viaWhy is everyone in the kingdom white?It's the best line ever! XDDD
No matter how many times I watch it, this line always slaves me.
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Everyone hates Ja'far and believes they only have to dream harder to have good things happen.
Dream
a Little Harder
The Captain of the Guard tells Ja'far that the thief, Aladdin, steals a loaf of bread causing several guards' death and humiliates Prince Achmed from Pikzaar (Pixar.)
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I
Steal Everything
The Aladdin here is really distinct from the one in Disney film.
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When Ja'far returns to the palace, he finds out Prince Achmed is bitten on the ass by the princess' pet tiger. Feeling insulted, Achmed declares war on the Magic Kingdom.
Want food but got no moneyIt's so hilarious that the monkey widen his mouth to threaten the bread seller. XDDDD
I'm screwed, or so it would seem
That's why I came up with this brilliant scheme
Just steal everything
The Aladdin here is really distinct from the one in Disney film.
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When Ja'far returns to the palace, he finds out Prince Achmed is bitten on the ass by the princess' pet tiger. Feeling insulted, Achmed declares war on the Magic Kingdom.
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The princess is actually a girl who's not familiar with the outside world and longs for the freedom.
Everything
and More
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Trying to avoid the war, Ja'far gathers other Viziers but find out that all of them are killed by the Sultan. Furious, Ja'far trashes his room and accidentally discovers a golden necklace.
As he recalls, the audience would know things were genuinely different in the past...
Sands
of Time/ Golden
Rule
Several years ago, Ja'far is loved by the people and he teaches them the golden rule,"Always treat others like sisters and brothers, and they'll do the same for you."
As a new Vizier, Ja'far goes to the palace and discovers the Royal Vizier is corrupt and only cares about money.
Golden
Rule (Reprise)
A
Thousand and One Nights
Whoever sings this song to me and asks me as his girlfriend, I would definitely say yes!
Several years later, Sherrezade announces that she is pregnant. Suddenly, Ja'far is informed that the Sultan grants his request to meet him. Happily, Ja'far brings Sherrezade with him to the palace; nonetheless, the Sultan is taken by Sherrezade's beauty and claims her as his wife. Ja'far refusing and getting beaten, Sherrezade gives him the golden necklace and vows that they will be reunited in the future.
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Back in the present, Ja'far determines to find the Tiger Head Cave and hopes the wish-granting dijnn would return his wife.
If
I Believed
It's really hard for a man of science to believe the existence of a dijnn, but to undo what's done, Ja'far is willing to believe the nonsense. I think it's the most important that touches me.
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The princess runs away from the palace and meets Aladdin. Being attracted by his freedom, she falls in love with him.
Orphaned
at 33
Before they kiss, the guards catch Aladdin and bring the princess back to palace.
I want a life of adventure
With no orders I have to obey
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Trying to avoid the war, Ja'far gathers other Viziers but find out that all of them are killed by the Sultan. Furious, Ja'far trashes his room and accidentally discovers a golden necklace.
As he recalls, the audience would know things were genuinely different in the past...
Teach me to undo what's doneI really appreciate a dialogue in Golden Rule:
Sands of time, take me back
Villager: It's my right!--
Ja'far: But is it right?
Several years ago, Ja'far is loved by the people and he teaches them the golden rule,"Always treat others like sisters and brothers, and they'll do the same for you."
As a new Vizier, Ja'far goes to the palace and discovers the Royal Vizier is corrupt and only cares about money.
Who has the gold makes all the rulesDisappointed and heart-broken, Ja'far meets Sherrezade, a story teller and palace entertainer, who shows up at the beginning of the musical. She tells him a mystery of the Tiger Head Cave and displays half of a golden scarab necklace, which would lead to the Tiger Head Cave if one finds the other piece. Despite the fact that Ja'far is a rational man and only believes in science, he soon falls in love and marries Sherrezade due to her beauty and wisdom.
I want to know your storyIt's the most beautiful love song I have ever heard. Every time I hear the song, I can't help but cry.
I want to know your past
I want to know your future too
Fill my days and nights
With the tale of you
Whoever sings this song to me and asks me as his girlfriend, I would definitely say yes!
Several years later, Sherrezade announces that she is pregnant. Suddenly, Ja'far is informed that the Sultan grants his request to meet him. Happily, Ja'far brings Sherrezade with him to the palace; nonetheless, the Sultan is taken by Sherrezade's beauty and claims her as his wife. Ja'far refusing and getting beaten, Sherrezade gives him the golden necklace and vows that they will be reunited in the future.
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Back in the present, Ja'far determines to find the Tiger Head Cave and hopes the wish-granting dijnn would return his wife.
Science says you're dead and gone forever--
Reason says I'm talking to the air
But something in my heart
Some secret hidden part
Illogically insists that you are there
Somewhere
It's really hard for a man of science to believe the existence of a dijnn, but to undo what's done, Ja'far is willing to believe the nonsense. I think it's the most important that touches me.
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The princess runs away from the palace and meets Aladdin. Being attracted by his freedom, she falls in love with him.
I long to be as strong as I used to beThis song is so amusing! He is already 33 but still claim he is an orphan and the princess buys it! XD
But I was orphaned at 33
Before they kiss, the guards catch Aladdin and bring the princess back to palace.
The guard is actually holding in laughter. XDDDDDDDDD
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After finding the other piece of the necklace, Ja'far promises Aladdin to release him if he can retrieve the djinn's lamp from the Tiger Head Cave.
Aladdin is only interested in the princess' body and he decides not to return the lamp after he leaves the cave.
Happy
Ending
Not that I care for glory
I just want a story
With a happy ending for all
I love the last part of trio, it really gives me goose bumps!
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Prince Achmed returns to his kingdom with a scar on his butt; however, the guards consider he has sex with a tiger and nickname him "tiger fucker."XDDDDD
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Prince Achmed returns to his kingdom with a scar on his butt; however, the guards consider he has sex with a tiger and nickname him "tiger fucker."XDDDDD
No
One Remembers Achmed
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Ja'far warns the princess about Aladdin and tries to teach her responsibility. Nonetheless, the princess claims that she already can run the kingdom and fix the inequality problem by making everyone a princess.
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Tiger fuckerThis song is magic!!!!!!XDDDDDD
Tiger fucker
Achmed is a tiger fucker!
They'll remember Achmed
The tiger fucking man!
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Ja'far warns the princess about Aladdin and tries to teach her responsibility. Nonetheless, the princess claims that she already can run the kingdom and fix the inequality problem by making everyone a princess.
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The princess is indeed a girl with a kind heart but a little ignorant. However, who can blame her? She spends all her life in the palace.
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It's so funny that they actually write a song "Take off Your Clothes!" XDDDD
Take
off Your Clothes
The princess thinks of Aladdin as a prince because he uses the wish from the djinn's lamp. To make up for what she has done, she asks him to marry her to keep the kingdom safe from Prince Achmed by his wealth and power.
Ja'far tries to expose Aladdin; however, instead of being caught, Aladdin makes everyone believe Ja'far is a sorcerer. Ja'far then grabs the lamp and escapes.
Twisted
Just like Chris Colfer says,"A villain is a victim whose story has not been told."
I love Dylan Saunders' voice and acting so much! He does have numerous potential!
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Ja'far accepts his twisted path and decides to right the wrong, even if it means that he would be remembered as a villain.
With no lamp, Aladdin has fled while the princess try to find him to fight Achmed. To protect the kingdom, Ja'far uses two wishes to confront Achmed's army. As he finds the princess, she is taken hostage by Aladdin and Ja'far suddenly realize that the princess is his and Sherrezade's daughter! Ja'far begs Aladdin for the princess' life and promises to exchange her with the lamp. However, before he hands over the lamp, he makes his last wish, to free the djinn and become the djinn himself! Aladdin finally escapes. At last, Ja'far gives the princess the lamp, grants her three wishes, and persuades her that she has the ability to lead the kingdom.
The
Power in Me
The princess thinks of Aladdin as a prince because he uses the wish from the djinn's lamp. To make up for what she has done, she asks him to marry her to keep the kingdom safe from Prince Achmed by his wealth and power.
Ja'far tries to expose Aladdin; however, instead of being caught, Aladdin makes everyone believe Ja'far is a sorcerer. Ja'far then grabs the lamp and escapes.
The story lingers onThis song is doubtless a masterpiece! Many villains appear in it and tell the story from another aspect. The story we know might not be true. There might be some hidden part...
But the version that is drawn is twisted
Just like Chris Colfer says,"A villain is a victim whose story has not been told."
I love Dylan Saunders' voice and acting so much! He does have numerous potential!
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Ja'far accepts his twisted path and decides to right the wrong, even if it means that he would be remembered as a villain.
With no lamp, Aladdin has fled while the princess try to find him to fight Achmed. To protect the kingdom, Ja'far uses two wishes to confront Achmed's army. As he finds the princess, she is taken hostage by Aladdin and Ja'far suddenly realize that the princess is his and Sherrezade's daughter! Ja'far begs Aladdin for the princess' life and promises to exchange her with the lamp. However, before he hands over the lamp, he makes his last wish, to free the djinn and become the djinn himself! Aladdin finally escapes. At last, Ja'far gives the princess the lamp, grants her three wishes, and persuades her that she has the ability to lead the kingdom.
Ja'far:
You are kind, and that's enough
Princess:
You're a diamond in the rough
Both:
And you are the power
The power in me
The power in me...
It is saddest song ever. They just know that they are father and daughter and they have to separate. Since Ja'far chooses the twisted path, he doesn't believe that he would have a happy ending. As the princess tells him her last wish is his every happiness, he doesn't think he can do that; nonetheless, to comfort her, he says, "It is done." so that she can move on without him in her life.
There's just so much in a song for one to bear.
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The Captain finds the treasure of Ali Baba, and the princess offers to buy Pikzaar and the greatest artisans and craftsmen to bring back the lost two D's.(which alludes to the fact that Disney bought Pixar XDD)
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Ja'far thinking he would live out the rest of eternity by himself, all of a sudden, Sherrezade appears.
(By the way, the first time I watch the musical, the moment she shows up, I cry like a baby! And besides the first time, I just cry from the beginning to the end.)
Because of the last wish of the princess, they finally are reunited and Sherrezade decides to stay with him forever. She tells Ja'far that the princess leads the kingdom to the third golden age by following the golden rule and making everyone a princess and Aladdin becomes old and fat, managing to live by selling second-hand goods until being killed by a thief for bread.
Ja'far asks how their story ends, and Sherrezade answers,
A
Thousand and One Nights (Reprise)
There's just so much in a song for one to bear.
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The Captain finds the treasure of Ali Baba, and the princess offers to buy Pikzaar and the greatest artisans and craftsmen to bring back the lost two D's.(which alludes to the fact that Disney bought Pixar XDD)
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Ja'far thinking he would live out the rest of eternity by himself, all of a sudden, Sherrezade appears.
(By the way, the first time I watch the musical, the moment she shows up, I cry like a baby! And besides the first time, I just cry from the beginning to the end.)
Because of the last wish of the princess, they finally are reunited and Sherrezade decides to stay with him forever. She tells Ja'far that the princess leads the kingdom to the third golden age by following the golden rule and making everyone a princess and Aladdin becomes old and fat, managing to live by selling second-hand goods until being killed by a thief for bread.
Ja'far asks how their story ends, and Sherrezade answers,
"It doesn't."
A thousand and one nights with you is not enough to spendThis musical tells a misunderstood man's story in a warm and gentle way, and because of it, I am willing to believe that even one day my road may be twisted, if I persevere to do the right thing, there's would be a happy ending waiting for me. It also convinces me to believe in love again!
At last we have a story with no end
Let this be a story with no end...
It is love!
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