Actress Sherri Shepherd Makes Her Debut as Genie in "Aladdin on Broadway"

Actress Sherri Shepherd Makes Her Debut as Genie in "Aladdin on Broadway"

As promised last month, Emmy-Winning actress, comedian, and author Sherri Shepherd is ready to make her grand debut as the Genie in Aladdin on Broadway.What's Happening:Devotees may recall that back in early September, it was revealed that Emmy-winning actress Sherri Shepherd would be taking a turn as the Genie in...

Sherri Shepherd Makes Broadway History as Aladdin’s First Female Genie

Emmy-winning actress, comedian, and talk show host Sherri Shepherd is making history at Disney! The former The View co-host officially joined Broadway’s Aladdin on October 16, becoming the first woman to portray the Genie...

A Whole New Genie! Sherri Shepherd Makes Broadway History in Aladdin

Sherri Shepherd makes history tonight, October 16, as the first female Genie in Aladdin on Broadway. The Daytime Emmy-winning talk show host, comedian and actress will perform the role through January 3, 2027. Previous Genie Caleb A. Barnett remains in the company as the Genie standby during Shepherd’s run. Shepherd won a Daytime Emmy Award in 2009 for Outstanding Talk Show Host as a co-host of The View. She most recently hosted her solo show, S…

Sherri Shepherd Genie in Aladdin on Broadway Starts Tonight

Sherri Shepherd begins performances as the Genie in Disney's Aladdin on Broadway tonight at the New Amsterdam Theatre. Here is her schedule and what to know.