Sister Act the Musical extends West End run
West End musical Sister Act has extended its run at the London Palladium until December 18, 2010.
Meanwhile, the producers have also confirmed that Sheila Hancock has extended her contract and will now remain with the show until February 27, 2010.
Hancock said: “When, at the age of 76, I was asked to appear in Sister Act at the London Palladium, I thought I might just about manage six months. It has proved such a joyous experience, I have a new lease of life, and am pleased to stay for longer.
“The music, the hugely talented cast, the fabulous set and costumes and the fun yet serious underlying message of the show evokes the most ecstatic audience reaction I have ever known in my 60-plus year career. Why would I walk away from that? My job is to entertain and that is what this show does - the audiences are diverse and huge and I feel proud to be part of it - despite my aching bones.”
The show, which opened in June 2009, is produced by Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment.
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