NewzSherri Shepherd has made Broadway history by stepping into the role of the Genie in the production of "Aladdin." With this casting, she becomes the first woman to ever portray the iconic character on the Broadway stage.
The milestone casting marks a significant moment for the long-running Disney theatrical production, breaking a longstanding gender barrier for the role famously originated on stage by James Monroe Iglehart and on screen by Robin Williams.
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