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Sherri Shepherd is going to play the Evil Stepmom in Cinderella

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disneybroadwayfan22

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Sherri Shepherd is going to play the Evil Stepmom in Cinderella
Posted: 8/5/14 at 08:01pm

^Very good!

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Sherri Shepherd is going to play the Evil Stepmom in Cinderella
Posted: 8/5/14 at 09:30pm

If the opera star/Marie rumor is true, I think it's great. This would be an excellent way to introduce people to opera or open people's eyes about how opera "isn't just people who are loud and sing in Italian" (as said to me by a 7th grader this past school year).

I know her acting experience is limited, but I think someone like Renee Fleming could prove popular in a role like Marie. Also because I love Renee Fleming.

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Sherri Shepherd is going to play the Evil Stepmom in Cinderella
Posted: 8/5/14 at 09:55pm

I think I'll pass as long as Shepherd's in the show.

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Sherri Shepherd is going to play the Evil Stepmom in Cinderella
Posted: 8/5/14 at 11:02pm

She either "knows" someone involved with the show or the producers WANT it to close. Can't imagine any other reason for casting her. The well can't be that dry.

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Sherri Shepherd is going to play the Evil Stepmom in Cinderella
Posted: 8/5/14 at 11:04pm

Just to be clear:

They're changing the color of the wigs right?

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Sherri Shepherd is going to play the Evil Stepmom in Cinderella
Posted: 8/6/14 at 11:43am

If the producers "want it to close", as postulated by Lucious, then why would they have cast KeKe Palmer which met with virtual unanimous praise on this board just a day earlier. What a stupid comment. (Note, the COMMENT is stupid, not the person who posted it)

And let's wait to see who they cast as Crazy Marie.

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Sherri Shepherd is going to play the Evil Stepmom in Cinderella
Posted: 8/6/14 at 12:09pm

I can only assume she was typecast for being evil. Very disappointing news.

Don't worry, I'm guessing once she realizes there are gay audience members and people in the cast she'll leave.

I'm hoping there won't be any gay audience members.

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Sherri Shepherd is going to play the Evil Stepmom in Cinderella
Posted: 8/6/14 at 12:20pm

@Showface

Why would they change the color?

Showface

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Sherri Shepherd is going to play the Evil Stepmom in Cinderella
Posted: 8/6/14 at 12:26pm

Because I cant really imagine Sherri Shepered sporting that red wig!

I was thinking they may change it to fit their natural hair colors.

Edit: But, as I keep thinking, they may not have to change the wig color for the Stepmom. Who said she had to look normal? But for Keke, they may have to change it to fit her natural hair color. It's just what I think.

Updated On: 8/6/14 at 12:26 PM

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Sherri Shepherd is going to play the Evil Stepmom in Cinderella
Posted: 8/6/14 at 12:50pm

Point of order...the stepmother is wicked, not evil.

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Sherri Shepherd is going to play the Evil Stepmom in Cinderella
Posted: 8/6/14 at 12:57pm

Sherri Shepherd might have some little costume changes but not to drastic like Fran Drescher's time as Madame.

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Sherri Shepherd is going to play the Evil Stepmom in Cinderella
Posted: 8/6/14 at 12:57pm

Oh Sherri is that, too.

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Sherri Shepherd is going to play the Evil Stepmom in Cinderella
Posted: 8/6/14 at 02:39pm

I have know many Christian people who spew the most hateful ideas looking righteous at the same time. This is NOT going to get them into Heaven-there is no such place[my belief]. Knowing from what I have read about this person there would be no way I could watch her 'act' as her beliefs are always there and would take center stage-the audience pelted rotten tomatoes in the good old days for a reason.

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Sherri Shepherd is going to play the Evil Stepmom in Cinderella
Posted: 8/6/14 at 03:43pm

I have know many Christian people who spew the most hateful ideas looking righteous at the same time. This is NOT going to get them into Heaven-there is no such place[my belief].

Even if there is a Heaven, that is not how the Bible says to get there. Idiots.

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Sherri Shepherd is going to play the Evil Stepmom in Cinderella
Posted: 8/6/14 at 03:58pm

I'll bring the tomatoes.

She's gonna need all new costumes and should have fun with William.

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Sherri Shepherd is going to play the Evil Stepmom in Cinderella
Posted: 8/23/14 at 01:44pm

So, Sherri was offered to be the Stepmother after Fran, but had to reject the part due to time constrains
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Sherri Shepherd is going to play the Evil Stepmom in Cinderella
Posted: 8/23/14 at 01:51pm

Her nerves are clearly a literacy issue.

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Sherri Shepherd is going to play the Evil Stepmom in Cinderella
Posted: 8/23/14 at 02:24pm

That article is a whole lot of ridiculous poured over a big pile of stupid.

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Sherri Shepherd is going to play the Evil Stepmom in Cinderella
Posted: 8/24/14 at 10:37am

So happy for Sherri that she gets to act in her favorite historical drama.

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Sherri Shepherd is going to play the Evil Stepmom in Cinderella
Posted: 8/24/14 at 10:58am

It's a body of work, you know.

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Sherri Shepherd is going to play the Evil Stepmom in Cinderella
Posted: 8/24/14 at 02:22pm

I'm gay as well and have by no means had it easy, but Sherri's views don't bother me. I don't care enough about what she thinks to move into hostility.

Updated On: 8/24/14 at 02:22 PM

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Sherri Shepherd is going to play the Evil Stepmom in Cinderella
Posted: 8/24/14 at 05:07pm

I should still see CINDERELLA dispite everyone's feelings on Sherri's beliefs, which shouldn't be judged whenever seeing a show on Broadway or not.

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Sherri Shepherd is going to play the Evil Stepmom in Cinderella
Posted: 8/24/14 at 05:15pm

I'm not directly affected by her beliefs, although they are dumb. I'm affected by her stupidity which shows on her face no matter what she's doing.

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Sherri Shepherd is going to play the Evil Stepmom in Cinderella
Posted: 8/24/14 at 05:15pm

"I don't care enough about what she thinks to move into hostility."

That's a great view to have, I don't agree with her views, but as long as she is respectful, there should be no issue.

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Sherri Shepherd is going to play the Evil Stepmom in Cinderella
Posted: 8/26/14 at 10:46pm

For those who want to see Keke and not Sherri, this is posted on Telecharge:

*Sherri Shepherd will not perform September 19 - 20, September 24, September 28, October 30 and November 7-9.

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Sherri Shepherd is going to play the Evil Stepmom in Cinderella
Posted: 8/26/14 at 10:52pm

"which shouldn't be judged whenever seeing a show on Broadway or not."

Are you kidding? I'm never paying money for a show with the likes of her or Patty Heaton. It's called being a conscious consumer.

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