Sherri Shepherd becomes first woman to play Genie in Broadway's Aladdin
Sherri Shepherd has made Broadway history by becoming the first woman to portray the Genie in the musical Aladdin. In an interview with reporter Joelle Garguilo, Shepherd discussed her approach to the character, noting that she brings a more nurturing perspective to the role, viewing the relationship between the Genie and Aladdin through a maternal lens.
Shepherd addressed the physical challenges of the performance, specifically highlighting the demanding seven-minute and fifty-two-second musical number, ‘Friend Like Me’. She also reflected on her career beginnings, recalling how former colleagues from her time as a legal secretary supported her transition into stand-up comedy and acting.
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Aladdin · Broadway · Joelle Garguilo · New York · Sherri Shepherd
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Sherri Shepherd is the first woman to play the Genie in the Broadway production of Aladdin. abc7.com · abc7chicago.com · abc7news.com · abc7ny.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The song ‘Friend Like Me’ lasts seven minutes and fifty-two seconds. abc7.com · abc7chicago.com · abc7news.com · abc7ny.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Shepherd previously worked as a legal secretary. abc7.com · abc7chicago.com · abc7news.com · abc7ny.com