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Aladdin Brings First Lady Michelle Obama on a Magic Carpet Ride With Performance at The White House Kids' State Dinner

The cast — Aladdin Brings First Lady Michelle Obama on a Magic Carpet Ride With Performance at The White House Kids' State Dinner

On July 10 First Lady Michelle Obama welcomed Aladdin stars Adam Jacobs (Aladdin), James Monroe Iglehart (Genie), Courtney Reed (Jasmine) and several members of the ensemble to perform a selection of highlights from the hit musical at The White House Kids' State Dinner. The performance garnered a standing ovation, with the First Lady thanking the cast, calling the performance “perfection.” She even joined in on a sing-along version of one of the show’s most popular number, “Friend Like Me.”
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First Lady Michelle Obama with Courtney Reed, Adam Jacobs and James Monroe Iglehart — First Lady Michelle Obama with Courtney Reed, Adam Jacobs and James Monroe Iglehart

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First Lady Michelle Obama with Courtney Reed, Adam Jacobs and James Monroe Iglehart — First Lady Michelle Obama with Courtney Reed, Adam Jacobs and James Monroe Iglehart

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First Lady Michelle Obama with Courtney Reed, Adam Jacobs and James Monroe Iglehart — First Lady Michelle Obama with Courtney Reed, Adam Jacobs and James Monroe Iglehart

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First Lady Michelle Obama with Courtney Reed, Adam Jacobs and James Monroe Iglehart

First Lady Michelle Obama with Courtney Reed, Adam Jacobs and James Monroe Iglehart

First Lady Michelle Obama with Courtney Reed, Adam Jacobs and James Monroe Iglehart