I have been meaning to post a news bulletin from last week regarding Whoopi G's announcement on The View that she is staging Sister Act. Usually I find the over-saturation of film-to-stage productions a little hard to bare, however, this idea excites us. A fierce black diva musical sounds absolutely divine.
Here is the news brief from playbill.com
"Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment will produce the London premiere of Sister Act, the new musical comedy based on the hit film of the same name. Previews will begin May 6, 2009, at the London Palladium with an official opening June 2.
Sister Act features a score by eight-time Oscar winner Alan Menken and lyrics by Glenn Slater. The book was penned by Cheri and Bill Steinkellner ("Cheers"). Peter Schneider will direct a cast to be announced in 2009.
In a statement Goldberg, who starred in the film version of "Sister Act," said, "If you are fortunate enough to be a part of something wonderful, I feel it's important to pass the baton. The best way for me to be a part of this new incarnation of Sister Act is to make sure everyone knows it's happening. The stage version of the show is fresh and new and I'm beyond thrilled to be part of it."
The creative team will also include musical supervisor Michael Kosarin, choreographer Anthony Van Laast, set designer Klara Zieglerova, costume designer Lez Brotherston, sound designer Mick Potter, lighting designer Natasha Katz and musical director Nick Skilbeck.
Sister Act — based on the 1992 movie that cast Goldberg in the role of the singer-turned-sister — has played engagements at the Pasadena Playhouse and Atlanta's Alliance Theatre.
Show times will be Monday-Saturday at 7:30 PM with matinees Wednesdays and Saturdays at 3 PM.
Show times will be Monday-Saturday at 7:30 PM with matinees Wednesdays and Saturdays at 3 PM.
The London Palladium is located in London on Argyll Street. Tickets for the production, which is booking through Feb. 13, 2010, will be available by calling 0844 412 2704 or by visiting www.sisteractthemusical.com." (Andrew Gans, playbill.com, 13 Nov 08)
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