Starting February 3, Mexican-American actor Rodney Ingram will take on the lead role of Aladdin on Broadway, becoming a prominent Latino figure in one of Disney’s most iconic musicals. For Ingram, this is not just any role; it’s a pivotal moment that has transformed his life, a dream come true.🧞‍♂️
At 34, Ingram returns to the New Amsterdam Theatre, where Aladdin has been running since 2014, carrying with him years of resilience, faith, and culture. After first understudying the role nearly a decade ago, finally starring in it in 2020 (only for COVID to shut Broadway down), and later performing it in Spanish in Mexico, this Broadway comeback feels like a blessing he never saw coming.
“I’m proud to be a Mexican Aladdin,” he says. “To bring our Latino warmth to Agrabah is something special.”
Beyond the magic carpet and the music, Ingram’s story hits deeper. He met his wife while performing Aladdin in Mexico. He trained again physically for the demanding role. And despite starring in major productions like The Phantom of the Opera and The Little Mermaid, this moment still makes him nervous, because it matters.
This is representation in real time. A Latino actor leading one of Broadway’s most successful shows during its 10th anniversary, reminding young dreamers that setbacks don’t cancel destiny, they prepare you for it. 🫖
Rodney Ingram is one of the Mexican talents making waves on the world’s biggest stages. Born in 1992, the actor currently stars as Aladdin on Broadway, leading one of New York’s most iconic musical productions and marking a major moment for Latino representation in theater. 🕌
His journey didn’t follow the traditional path. After training in Mexico, Ingram moved to Paris at 16 to study theater and later settled in New York, where he faced rejection from formal programs and chose open auditions instead. That persistence paid off. He worked his way through major productions, including The Phantom of the Opera, The Little Mermaid, and The Wizard of Oz, while serving for years as Aladdin’s understudy. đźŽ
On February 3, 2026, he will officially assume the leading role, calling it “a blessing” and a moment of profound pride as a Mexican actor. More than just a career milestone, Ingram’s Broadway debut as Aladdin will demonstrate that talent, discipline, and perseverance can transform long journeys into life-changing moments.
He is the proof that dreams don’t disappear, they wait.
