Broadway’s “Aladdin” dedicates the Tuesday night show to Gilbert Gottfried

Broadway actor Aladdin The show on Tuesday evening is dedicated to the late comedian and actor Gilbert Gottfried, who passed away yesterday after a long illness. Gottfried was the original voice of Scarlet Macau Iago in the 1992 Disney animated film. AladdinAnd he continued the role of the character in subsequent animated performances.

Like this Aladdin On Tuesday, Don Daryl Rivera, who plays Iago in a Disney theatrical production, addressed the crowd saying, “Today we want to take a moment to highlight the life of a comedy legend. Funny man with an indelible voice. The man who inspired Iago’s life for the animated film is Mr. Gilbert Gottfried.

Rivera continued: “I, along with five other actors from around the world, have the special privilege of bringing Iago to life on stage and I think one of the main reasons this character is what Gilbert brought to the table. animation.: his comedy. And that sound. (Go below to see the full video)

Gottfried reprized the role of Iago in the sequel to the 1994 live video Aladdin 2: Return of JafarAnimated 1994-95 Aladdin Early 2000s series and tone series mouse house.

Rivera also shared Gottfried’s personal experience: “It was on this stage that I met Gilbert. The curtain had just dropped and Gilbert was standing on the wings, crossing his arm, and we took pictures. But then I took it out Aladdin VHS and eyes lit up like a magic lantern itself. She signed it and it remains one of my most precious things. “

Rivera concluded: “Gilbert was really kind, sweet and surprisingly soft. I know he will miss his friends and fans of him very much. The Gottfried family posted on social media: “Although today is a very sad day for all of us, please laugh as hard as you can about Gilbert.” So on behalf of the whole company here AladdinMr. Gilbert Gottfried: Thanks for the laugh.