Sherri Shepherd lands Broadway gig

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Sherri Shepherd lands Broadway gig

Don’t worry about Sherri Shepherd: she might be on her way out on The View, but she’s just landed a fairy-tale job.

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Published: Thu 7 Aug 2014, 2:25 PM

Last updated: Fri 3 Apr 2015, 7:35 PM

Photo: Agencies

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Shepherd, who’s stepping down as co-host of the ABC daytime yak-fest, has signed on for the Broadway production of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Shepherd, whose acting credits include 30 Rock, Less Than Perfect and Everybody Loves Raymond, will make her Broadway debut in the production on September 9. She’ll play Madame, the wicked stepmother of Cinderella (played by recently announced cast member Keke Palmer).

The current cast of the production, which will present its 600th performance at the Broadway Theatre on August 9, includes Paige Faure as Cinderella, Joe Carroll as Prince Topher, Nancy Opel as Madame, Victoria Clark as the Fairy Godmother and Ann Harada as stepsister Charlotte.

Shepherd will be the first African-American actress to play Madame on Broadway, while Palmer (90210) is the first African-American actress to tackle the role of Cinderella on Broadway.

The production is directed by Mark Brokaw, with Josh Rhodes choreographing. Shepherd will also appear in the upcoming film Ride Along 2, alongside Ice Cube and Kevin Hart.


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