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Sherri Shepherd casting in Broadway Aladdin
Overview
Comedian and former ‘The View’ co-host Sherri Shepherd has been cast to play the Genie in the Broadway production of Disney’s ‘Aladdin’. This casting marks a historical shift, as Shepherd will be the first woman to play the character in a Disney-produced stage adaptation.
Shepherd is scheduled for a limited engagement at the New Amsterdam Theatre starting October 16, 2026, and running through January 3, 2027. The current Genie, Caleb A. Barnett, will remain with the production as a standby during her tenure.
While the casting has prompted mixed reactions on social media regarding the departure from traditional male portrayals, Disney Theatrical Group producers defended the decision, stating that Shepherd possesses ‘authentic, brilliant comic energy’ that makes her a perfect fit for the role.
Entities
New Amsterdam Theatre · Sherri Shepherd · Disney Theatrical · Disney Theatrical Group · Aladdin
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1 day ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesSherri Shepherd to play first female Genie in Broadway ‘Aladdin’Sherri Shepherd will become the first woman to play the Genie in a Disney-produced stage version of ‘Aladdin’ on Broadway, starting October 16 at the New Amsterdam Theatre.
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3 days ago
[CULTURE] 15 sourcesSherri Shepherd to play the Genie in Broadway's AladdinComedian and actress Sherri Shepherd will become the first woman to play the Genie in Disney’s Broadway production of 'Aladdin' during a limited run from October 2026 to January 2027.
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