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

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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Disney's "Aladdin" production has a new Genie, and she's ready to "make some Broadway magic." Sherri Shepherd announced in a Sept.

The 25-year-old actor passed away after a five-year battle with brain cancer. He joined the Broadway show in May 2025.

Emmy-winning talk show host, comedian, actress, and best-selling author Sherri Shepherd will join the company of Aladdin on ...

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 ...

The star will step into the role of the Genie from Oct. 16 through Jan. 3, 2027 Aladdin never had a Genie like Sherri Shepherd... until now. The Emmy winner, 59, was announced as the new actor — and ...

Aladdin on Broadway will honor its late cast member, Alain Brutus, who died this week. The actor made his Broadway debut with ...

Daytime Emmy-winning actress, comedian and talk-show host Sherri Shepherd is taking over the role of the Genie in "Aladdin," starting Oct. 16.