Producers have confirmed that a live cast album of the show will be recorded over three nights, on Monday 27, Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 May.
With the album set to be released later this year, the recording will feature Beverley Knight as Deloris Van Cartier, Ruth Jones as Mother Superior, and the current cast of the show.
Talking about the news producer Jamie Wilson said: “Today is a monumental moment for Sister Act! Ever since we first brought this brand new production back to the West End, the number one question we’ve had is ‘When is the cast album?’. Based on the show’s triumphant success in London and to celebrate the news that there will be five productions of our new version around the world this year, we had to make this happen. We are so excited for you to hear this live album this Summer.”
From the 10th June the role of Deloris Van Cartier will be played by singer and musical theatre star Alexandra Burke, with stage and screen star Lee Mead as Eddie Souther.
The musical is based on the hit film starring Whoopi Goldberg and follows the story of disco singer who witnesses a murder, forcing her to hide as a nun in a covent – helping her fellow sisters as well as herself along the way.
It 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.
The creative team behind this production includes: direction by Bill Buckhurst, choreography by Alistair David, Set and Costume Design by Morgan Large, Lighting Design by Tim Mitchell, Sound Design by Tom Marshall, Wigs, Hair & Make-Up Design by Sam Cox, Musical Supervision by Stephen Brooker and Musical Direction by Neil MacDonald. Casting is by Stuart Burt.
To book tickets visit: https://sisteractthemusical.co.uk/london/