Sister Act: Whoopi Goldberg to reprise her original role on West End opposite Jennifer Saunders
The Oscar-winning actor is returning as singer-turned-nun Deloris Van Cartier
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Whoopi Goldberg is reprising her role as Deloris Van Cartier in a West End production of Sister Act opposite Jennifer Saunders as Mother Superior.
The Oscar-winning actor originally starred as the iconic character in the 1992 movie about a disco singer whose life transforms when she witnesses a murder.
When Deloris is placed in witness protection, posing as a nun in a covent, she is under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, who was originally portrayed by Maggie Smith.
The stage revival will feature original music by eight-time Oscar winner Alan Menken.
Brenda Edwards will be step into the role of Deloris for Thursday matinee performances.
Sister Act will run at the Eventim Apollo from 29 July – 30 August 2020.
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