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PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: Backstage at Disney's Aladdin With "Iago," Don Darryl Rivera

Adam Jacobs dressed up as Prince Ali, myself, and James Monroe Iglehart in Genie garb, also enjoying our long intermission.

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: Backstage at Disney's Aladdin With "Iago," Don Darryl Rivera

Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre is currently premiering the first full-length musical adaptation of Disney's Aladdin, helmed by director-choreographer Casey Nicholaw. Don Darryl Rivera, who plays the role of Iago, offers an exclusive look backstage at the production and shares a bit of his day in the life of a Seattle actor.
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Adam Jacobs dressed up as Prince Ali, myself, and James Monroe Iglehart in Genie garb, also enjoying our long intermission.
It’s a 2-show day and we’re starting it with some relaxation. My fiancé Kate and I enjoying the deck at our new apartment. Yes, sometimes it is sunny enough to wear shorts in Seattle!
Brusha, brusha, brusha!
Vera’s Restaurant in Ballard. Kate and I go here every Sunday morning for breakfast, before we head over to the Ballard Farmer’s Market.
Gotta eat something to keep my girlish figure!
Kate's really excited for breakfast! And she should be – great food here!
After breakfast, we head to our neighborhood farmer's market. And yes, it’s just as fantastic as it looks.
Fresh berries and farm fresh eggs! Who could ask for anything more?
I’m arriving at work for the Sunday matinee, and people are lining up around the block to see our show! It’s such an exciting feeling!
Signing in. I usually forget to, but I just wanted to take a picture of me doing it. You know, for posterity!
Somehow actors always know when a camera is around! Some of our fantastic cast dressed as real people: Connor Russel, Nick DeSantis, Seán G. Griffin, Kenway Hon Wai K. Kua, Adam Jacobs, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, C.J. Eldred and Creighton Oliver.
It was Daniel Watts’ birthday! Blow out the candle and enjoy some carrot cake!
Candid? What's candid? Getting ready for the show with the friendly support of some of my fellow cast members: Nikki Long, Daisy Hobbs, Ronald Duncan and David Janett. Also on the right is the stunning costume design for my character by Gregg Barnes.
Gettin' my hair did. And by that, I mean put on.
Dressed and ready – check out the cool hat. It makes me almost as tall as Jafar.
Who says only sultans get to have harems?
Seán G. Griffin, myself and Jonathan Freeman enjoying our long intermission.
Adam Jacobs dressed up as Prince Ali, myself, and James Monroe Iglehart in Genie garb, also enjoying our long intermission.
Between shows we take a break and I get some dinner with friends at Gordon Biersch. From left to right: Kim, Bailey, myself, Steve and Adam. Also, turns out watermelon lemonade.... super delicious!
Our PA Emily transporting all our yoga gear from the rehearsal studios to the theatre. I asked her if she needed help and then promptly took a picture. That's how I helped.
The between-show ironing party. Only the dressers are invited though...
Clifford, our stage manager, keeps the show rockin' and rollin'!
The ladies getting ready for the spotlight.
Friends, family and fans waiting by the stage door! Thanks for spending the day with us!
It’s a 2-show day and we’re starting it with some relaxation. My fiancé Kate and I enjoying the deck at our new apartment. Yes, sometimes it is sunny enough to wear shorts in Seattle!
Brusha, brusha, brusha!
Vera’s Restaurant in Ballard. Kate and I go here every Sunday morning for breakfast, before we head over to the Ballard Farmer’s Market.
After breakfast, we head to our neighborhood farmer's market. And yes, it’s just as fantastic as it looks.
Fresh berries and farm fresh eggs! Who could ask for anything more?
It was Daniel Watts’ birthday! Blow out the candle and enjoy some carrot cake!
Candid? What's candid? Getting ready for the show with the friendly support of some of my fellow cast members: Nikki Long, Daisy Hobbs, Ronald Duncan and David Janett. Also on the right is the stunning costume design for my character by Gregg Barnes.
Gettin' my hair did. And by that, I mean put on.
Dressed and ready – check out the cool hat. It makes me almost as tall as Jafar.
Seán G. Griffin, myself and Jonathan Freeman enjoying our long intermission.
Between shows we take a break and I get some dinner with friends at Gordon Biersch. From left to right: Kim, Bailey, myself, Steve and Adam. Also, turns out watermelon lemonade.... super delicious!
Our PA Emily transporting all our yoga gear from the rehearsal studios to the theatre. I asked her if she needed help and then promptly took a picture. That's how I helped.
The ladies getting ready for the spotlight.
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