MJCCA's Jerry's Habima Theatre Presents 'Aladdin Jr.'

It may not be able to show you the world, but the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta’s Jerry’s Habima Theatre can show you a shining, shimmering and splendid performance of Disney’s Aladdin Jr. in celebration of the theatre’s 22nd anniversary.

Jerry’s Habima Theatre, a program of the MJCCA’s Blonder Family Department for Special Needs, is Georgia’s only theatrical company directed and produced by professionals that feature actors with special needs.

“The participants of this special theater company achieve new levels of self-confidence, motivation, and socialization from the intensive, three-month process of rehearsals and performances,” said Lowell Fine, chair of The Blonder Family Department for Special Needs. “This unique program provides a wonderful opportunity for developing new skills through a meaningful theater experience.”

Each year, the theater partners with local professional actors from the community to present a Broadway musical. This year, the cast takes the stage to present Disney’s Aladdin Jr., featuring Jordan Harris as Aladdin and Katherine Burnette as Princess Jasmine.

Performances will be held at the MJCCA’s Morris & Rae Frank Theatre, located at 53242 Tilly Mill Road in Dunwoody. Tickets cost $35 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. For MJCCA members, tickets cost $25 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under.

Performance days and times are:

• Thursday, Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, March 1 at 3 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, March 8 at 3 p.m.

To purchase tickets, call 678-812-4001 or visit the MJCCA’s website.

-- Photo: Jordan Harris as Aladdin and Katherine Burnette as Jasmine. Credit: Jennifer Bienstock, courtesy of the Jerrry’s Habima Theatre.