Shepherd will become the first woman to play the Genie in a Disney-produced version of the musical when her limited ...

Broadway's Aladdin has had a hugely successful run in New York for the past 12 years, and for the first time, a woman will play the Genie when the show's new cast hits the stage next month. The ...

A former View cohost will play the role popularized by Robin Williams in the 1992 animated movie. Broadway stars who've played the part include Tony winner James Monroe Iglehart, Major Attaway, ...

Sherri Shepherd will take over the role of the Genie in “Aladdin” on Broadway from October 16, 2026, through January 3, 2027, joining current cast members Rodney Ingram (Aladdin), Sonya Balsara ...

Disney Theatrical Group announced Sherri Shepherd is joining Aladdin on Broadway for a limited-time run as the first woman to play Genie.

You won't need a magic lamp to discover a whole new world on Broadway. Disney’s Aladdin, brings the beloved animated film to dazzling life on stage. Now in its ninth year on Broadway, Aladdin whisks ...

“Aladdin” in New York City will host the first woman to ever play the Genie in any of the 11 Disney-produced productions of the show around the world. Aladdin ain’t never had a Genie like its latest ...

Sherri Shepherd is joining the cast of Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway and she’s making history for the show! The former The View co-host, 59, will play the Genie, becoming the first woman to ever play ...

Sherri Shepherd is heading back to Broadway, and this time, she’ll be making history. The Emmy-winning actress and comedian will become the first woman to play the Genie in Disney’s Broadway ...

Sherri Shepherd announced in a Sept. 8 Facebook post that she will play Genie in the Broadway production of Disney's "Aladdin ...