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Sherri Shepherd to Play the Genie in Broadway’s ‘Aladdin,’ Becoming First Woman to Play the Role

Sherri Shepherd is joining the cast of Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway and she’s making history for the show! The former […] ...

Disney’s “Aladdin” reveals first woman to play Genie on Broadway — and she’s a famous former “View” cohost

“Aladdin” in New York City will host the first woman to ever play the Genie in any of the 11 Disney-produced productions of ...
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Sherri Shepherd to be Disney’s first woman Genie in ‘Aladdin’

The Emmy Award-winning talk-show host will step into Broadway’s “Aladdin” for a limited time.

“Aladdin” Casts First Woman, a Former “View” Co-Host, to Play Genie on Broadway

Aladdin never had a Genie like Sherri Shepherd ... until now. The Emmy winner, 59, was announced as the new actor — and the ...