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Aladdin Goes "Woke"? Disney Fans Divided As Broadway Casts First Female Genie

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Broadway's Aladdin is getting a new cast in New York next month, but for the first time in the show's history, a woman will take on the role of Genie. Disney fans are divided on the move.

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Sherri Shepherd Breaks a Barrier: She Will Be the First Woman to Play the Genius of 'Aladdin'

The actress will debut on October 16 and remain on stage until January 3, 2027.

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Aladdin Goes "Woke"? Disney Fans Divided As Broadway Casts First Female Genie

Broadway's Aladdin is getting a new cast in New York next month, but for the first time in the show's history, a woman will take on the role of Genie. Disney fans are divided on the move.

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Aladdin's Genius Becomes a Woman on Broadway: the Choice that Changes 32 Years of Disney Tradition

Sherri Shepherd will be the first woman to play Aladdin's genius on Broadway since October 2025. A historic Disney choice that breaks 32 years of tradition.

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