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Rumors surrounding Broadway’s Cinderella have been circulating for weeks now. Well, changes have been officially made. Yesterday afternoon, we reported that actress and new talk show host Keke Palmer will be joining the cast as Cinderella on Sept 9th. Today, an additional announcement has been made. Another talk show host will be joining the cast, Emmy Award winning Sherri Shepherd as the evil step mother, Madame.

Shepherd is best known for her spot on The View, which she departs from on August 8th. Having made a quick stint on Broadway not too long ago in Newsies for a segment on The View, she will also join the cast on Sept 9th with Palmer.

But it seems there may be some salty mouths behind the scenes because just a few days ago NeNe Leakes of the Real Housewives franchise revealed she had been in talks about joining the Cinderella cast. According to Madame Noire this is what Leakes had to say:

We’ve heard rumors that you’re coming to Broadway is that true? 

You know. I’m not trying to get the role. I wish I could say something else. I have been spoken to–how about that? I’ve been reached out to but it’s not like I’m trying to get the role. Come in and try to get the role, I was not approached that way. We’ll just have to wait and see what happens. I would love to be on Broadway by the way.

Was that shade? Tell us what you think in the comments below. Either way, CONGRATS TO SHERRI SHEPHERD & KEKE PALMER!!!

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Drew Shade is a visionary creative force at the intersection of Black theatre, media, and culture. As the Founder and Creative Director of Broadway Black, Off-Book: The Podcast, and The Antonyo Awards, he champions artistic excellence and amplifies the voices of Black theatre artists with intention, heart, and unapologetic pride. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Playbill, Deadline, The Observer, and Apple TV’s Dear…, and he's collaborated with brands and institutions such as NBC, BET, Audible, Universal Pictures, SheaMoisture, The Public Theater, Signature Theatre, National Black Theatre, and more. He has also served as a cultural consultant and curator for countless Broadway productions for over a decade — establishing himself as a trusted voice and tastemaker in theatre and media. In addition to his work behind the scenes, Shade is a performer and creative artist in his own right, with credits including Classical Theatre of Harlem’s The First Noel at The Apollo, The Preacher’s Wife musical at The Alliance Theatre, and a Sondheim tribute concert at Carnegie Hall led by Tituss Burgess. He’s also lent his voice to campaigns for Google and continues to explore visual storytelling through photography — from red carpets to press coverage. Rooted in joy, justice, and the belief that Black theatre is both legacy and revolution, Shade continues to build platforms and shine light where it’s long been overdue — so Black artists are seen, heard, and celebrated on their own terms. “Have a belief in yourself that is bigger than anyone’s disbelief.” – August Wilson

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