The album was released earlier on today (23rd December).
Following its run at the Dominion Theatre earlier this year, it has been announced that a West End live recording Sister Act the Musical is now available across all streaming platforms.
The recording features Beverley Knight as Deloris Van Cartier, Ruth Jones as Mother Superior, Lesley Joseph as Sister Mary Lazarus, Lemar as Curtis Jackson, Clive Rowe as Eddie Souther, Lizzie Bea as Sister Mary Robert, Alison Jiear as Sister Mary Patrick and Carl Mullaney as Monsignor O’Hara.
Meanwhile, the cast is completed by Caroline Bateson, Natalia Brown, Damian Buhagiar, Tricia Deighton, Lori Haley Fox, Lauren Hall, Chloe Hopcroft, Tom Hopcroft, Bradley Judge, Claudia Kariuki, Graham MacDuff, Castell Parker, Emma Ralston, Anne Smith, Michael Ward and Jermaine Woods.
Talking about the news, Beverley Knight said, “It was such a joy to record our live version of the songs of the icon that is Alan Menken! He is a gift to the art of Musicals. This show is hilarious, but has so much warmth and heart into which myself and our cast could pour every note.”
Ruth Jones said, “My time on stage at the Dominion theatre playing Mother Superior was such a happy time and I’m so proud to have been part of the live cast recording of Sister Act. It’s such a joyful show with such uplifting songs. We had an absolute blast recording it – and I’m so excited to listen!”
Based on the film, Sister Act follows the story of a disco singer forced to go into hiding in a nunnery having witnessed a murder.
This production of the musical was directed by Bill Buckhurst and choreographed by Alistair David, with 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.
The musical 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.