Whoopi Goldberg recently made a surprise cameo with Tony-Award winner James Monroe Iglehart on stage at Disney’s Aladdin. Viewers can tune in to ABC’s The View on Thursday, January 26 for a glimpse at the performance and a look behind the scenes at the hit Broadway show as they prepare to welcome a new Genie this February.
As was previously announced, Major Attaway, who currently serves as the understudy for James Monroe Iglehart’s Genie will take over the role full-time starting February 21st. Attaway joined the production just over a year ago to make his Broadway debut. Iglehart, who has been with the show since its opening and earned a Tony for performance in it, will take his final bow on February 19th.