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Major! Sherri Shepherd Set to Make Broadway History as First Female to Play The Genie In Aladdin

#Socialites, join us in congratulating Sherri Shepherd, because sis is about to make Broadway history! The Emmy-winning comedian, actress, and talk show host is joining the cast of Disney’s “Aladdin” as the Genie, and she’s set to become the first woman EVER to play the role in a Disney-produced version of the musical. That’s right!

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