Whoopi to produce a musical 'Sister Act' in London

November 14, 2008

Whoopi Goldberg will produce Sister Act, a London stage version of her hit 1992 movie about an on-the-lam singer who hides out in a convent. The musical will open June 2 at the London Palladium, with preview performances beginning May 6.

Directed by Peter Schneider, the musical has a score by Alan Menken (music) and Glen Slater (lyrics), who collaborated on Broadway's Little Mermaid last season. The book is by Cherie and Bill Steinkellner, veteran television writers for such shows as Cheers. The choreography is by Anthony Van Laast, who did the dances for both the stage and film versions of Mamma Mia!

No word yet on casting - except Goldberg won't be in the cast.