August 28, 2026 – Show #298

Welcome Back to Agrabah: Disney Legend JONATHAN FREEMAN Returns to The DizRadio Show!

Get ready to turn back the clock and step into the Cave of Wonders! This week on The DizRadio Show we are beyond thrilled to welcome back a true voice acting legend and Disney royalty: the magnificent JONATHAN FREEMAN (Jafar in Disney’s Aladdin, Return of Jafar, Aladdin and the Prince of Thieves, The Original Jafar on Broadway and more)!

To Disney fans across the globe, Jonathan needs no introduction. He is the mastermind behind the iconic, deliciously devious villain Jafar in Disney’s animated classic Aladdin, as well as its fan-favorite sequels The Return of Jafar and Aladdin and the King of Thieves. But his journey with the Grand Vizier didn’t stop in the recording booth, Jonathan also brought Jafar’s dark magic and commanding presence to the stage as the original Jafar in Disney’s Broadway production of Aladdin!

Looking Back at a Legacy of Sorcery

In this week’s episode, Jonathan sits down with host Jonathan Johnson for an intimate look back at the enduring legacy of his most famous role. We dive deep into:

  • The Impact of an Iconic Villain: How stepping into Jafar’s robes forever altered the course of Jonathan’s life and career.

  • Letters from the Heart: The touching, heartwarming fan mail Jonathan has received over the decades from multiple generations of Disney fans.

  • Pioneering Disney on Broadway: What it was really like taking a beloved animated powerhouse and translating it into a live-action Broadway spectacle for the very first time, and just how terrifying it felt to be on the frontlines of Disney theatrical history.

Deep Cuts, Lost Scenes & Missing Lyrics

Of course, no show is complete without a little deep-dive storytelling from Jonathan of the D-Team! We get into the fascinating nitty-gritty of Aladdin production history. From edited scenes forever lost to the vaults and missing song lyrics from the current streaming versions of the film, to what it truly felt like to sit in the eye of the storm when Aladdin blew up into a global phenomenon in 1992 and how it truly affected his life. 

Whether you grew up quoting every line of Jafar’s wickedly witty dialogue or marveled at his stage presence on Broadway, this is a magic carpet ride of an interview you simply cannot miss.

Enjoy the Nostalgia, the Magic, the Wonder, and the Memories with The DizRadio Show “A Pop Culture Celebrity Guest Show”!

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