The production will return to London at the Dominion Theatre from the 15th March until the 31st August 2024.
On sale dates have been confirmed for the upcoming return of Sister Act to the West End next year, which will begin performances at the Dominion Theatre from March 2024. Piority access to tickets will begin on Wednesday 10th May at 10am, while tickets will go on general sale from Monday 15th May at 10am. People can sign up for priority access by visiting: https://www.sisteractthemusical.co.uk/london/.
As previously announced, the role of Deloris Van Cartier will be played by the multi-award-winning music star and Olivier Award winning performer Beverley Knight, reprising her performance following sensational acclaim during the show’s run in London during the summer of 2022, from 15 March to 8 June 2024, and by Number One best-selling artist and musical theatre star Alexandra Burke, who returns to the role having previously played Deloris in the 2016 tour, from 10 June to 31 August 2024.
Sister Act is based on the film starring Whoopi Goldberg and features original music by Tony and 8-time Oscar winner Alan Menken(Disney’s Aladdin, Enchanted), lyrics by Glenn Slater, book by Bill and Cheri Steinkellner with additional book material by Douglas Carter Beane. It is produced by Jamie Wilson, Gavin Kalin, Kevin McCollum and Curve.
Based on the iconic movie, this sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, sisterhood and music tells the hilarious story of the disco diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder. Under protective custody she is hidden in the one place she won’t be found – a convent! Disguised as a nun and under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own.
While further casting for the production has yet to be announced, the creative team includes: direction by Bill Buckhurst choreography by Alistair David, Set and Costume Design by Morgan Large, Musical Direction by Neil MacDonald, Lighting Design by Tim Mitchell, Sound Design by Tom Marshall and Musical Supervision by Stephen Brooker. Casting is by Stuart Burt.