The mega-musical will take to Australian stages from August, but producers, Disney Theatrical, are still wishing for a lead female.

One of the world’s most loved animated films, Disney’s Aladdin, will come to life on stage later this year. However, the Australian debut cast, announced by Disney Theatrical this week, is still searching for the perfect person to fill the role of Princess Jasmine.

The musical tells the story of a young man, Aladdin, who spends his days stealing food from street vendors in the fiction middle-eastern city of Agrabah with his friends Kassim, Omar and Babkak. Aladdin later stumbles across a lamp with a hidden genie inside and uses his wishes to thwart the plans of the evil Grand Vizier, and marry Princess Jasmine – his one true love, and the daughter of the Sultan of Agrabah. It’s a musical that has been described by critics as “Broadway magic” and “fabulous and extravagant”, and the Sydney production looks set to be just as impressive.

The rest of the star-studded principal cast were announced just this week, with newcomer and Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts graduate Ainsley Melham making his professional debut in the title role...