Whoopi to play DELORIS in Sister Act London (confirmed - delayed to 2021)
Whoopi to play DELORIS in Sister Act London (confirmed - delayed to 2021)
#1Whoopi to play DELORIS in Sister Act London (confirmed - delayed to 2021)
Posted: 10/23/19 at 6:48pm
Wtf? How will she sing this score?
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
Updated On: 4/24/20 at 06:48 PM
Plannietink08
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/2/11
#2Whoopi to play Delores in Sister Act West End?
Posted: 10/23/19 at 6:53pm
Are you mad? How on Earth did you come to the conclusion she’s playing Delores? Whoopi and Jennifer are alternating the Mother Superior throughout the run.
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nasty_khakis
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/15/07
#3Whoopi to play Delores in Sister Act West End?
Posted: 10/23/19 at 6:55pm
The article specifically says it's being rewritten to be older for Brenda Edwards.
SouthernCakes
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/19
#4Whoopi to play Delores in Sister Act West End?
Posted: 10/23/19 at 6:57pmYeah, I’m curious how this does! I actually think it’s such a great score and show. Loved the original production!
#5Whoopi to play Delores in Sister Act West End?
Posted: 10/23/19 at 7:03pmI don’t think there’s a chance in hell Whoopi can sing “Haven’t Got A Prayer.” I assume it’ll be cut again.
#6Whoopi to play Delores in Sister Act West End?
Posted: 10/23/19 at 7:14pmThe rumours might have got their wires crossed because some indeed have claimed she is playing Delores. But I assume this will all be corrected with an official announcement.
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
SouthernCakes
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/19
#7Whoopi to play Delores in Sister Act West End?
Posted: 10/23/19 at 7:49pmThere was already an announcement on here.
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#8Whoopi to play in Sister Act West End?
Posted: 10/23/19 at 9:35pmIt starts in Northern England. I can't see Whoopi doing it there.
#9Whoopi to play in Sister Act West End?
Posted: 10/23/19 at 10:32pm
I've been hoping for an updated cast album with the new material but I also can't imagine Whoopi singing “Haven’t Got a Prayer.”
#10Whoopi to play in Sister Act West End?
Posted: 10/23/19 at 11:03pm
Whoopi can hardly move now let alone sing. Saw this in London-hated it. The gangsters are necessary to the plot but they were more like the Keystone Cops-and that's an insult to the KCs.
The movie was silly camp fun. The musical was just silly.
#11Whoopi to play in Sister Act West End?
Posted: 10/24/19 at 4:19am
The rumours appear to have been right. She is playing Deloris!!!
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
Updated On: 10/24/19 at 04:19 AM
Plannietink08
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/2/11
#12Whoopi to play in Sister Act West End?
Posted: 10/24/19 at 5:29am
qolbinau said: "The rumours appear to have been right. She is playing Deloris!!!"
I apologize. Never did I imagine she would actually play Deloris... god help us all.
"Charlotte, we're Jewish"
Plannietink08
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/2/11
#13Whoopi to play in Sister Act West End?
Posted: 10/24/19 at 5:34am
Top price tickets are £558 ($719)!! That’s ridiculous. I doubt Whoopi will manage her seven show week so imagine paying all that money and finding out Whoopi isn’t even on...
"Charlotte, we're Jewish"
#14Whoopi to play in Sister Act West End?
Posted: 10/24/19 at 6:54amWhat in the world. Menken is going to seriously need to rewrite those songs for her. She has a limited range of a few notes.
#15Whoopi to play in Sister Act West End?
Posted: 10/24/19 at 7:12am
It looks like she's doing it for one or two performances only so that the show can be filmed, which I assume will lead to some kind of theatrical release? I loved the original production and I'm hoping the revival will come to Broadway at some point, but I really cannot imagine Whoopi singing the role of Deloris. I'm sure she'll be announcing something on The View today.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#16Whoopi to play in Sister Act West End?
Posted: 10/24/19 at 7:39am
That's a lot of work for only a few performances! And while I adored her in the film, I'd rather see someone knock it out of the park.
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#17Whoopi to play in Sister Act West End?
Posted: 10/24/19 at 8:11am
I received an email advertising for 39 performances. Also, it is not really west end but the Hammersmith Apollo, which is a large barn useful to take in the cash.
Personally, unless I can get a cheap sit last minute I might skip. I just don’t think this is a good idea. After Patina Miller? And Victoria Clark? No thank you, indeed.
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
#18Whoopi to play in Sister Act West End?
Posted: 10/24/19 at 8:35am
I was really interested in the idea of this revival until now..... ill forever love this score though. One of the more underrated ones Imo recently for Broadway.
#19Whoopi to play in Sister Act West End?
Posted: 10/24/19 at 8:39amPeople want the songs from the movie!
Plannietink08
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/2/11
#20Whoopi to play in Sister Act West End?
Posted: 10/24/19 at 8:54am
Whoopi is definitely doing the entire London run with Brenda Edwards playing the role on Thursday matinees.
"Charlotte, we're Jewish"
#21Whoopi to play in Sister Act West End?
Posted: 10/24/19 at 9:36am
Whoopi is twice the age she was when she made the first movies and almost died earlier this year. As much as I love her, and am happy she thinks she can do this role, I do worry about her being able to sustain her energy for these five weeks. That said, I hope I'm proved wrong. And just the thought of her and Jennifer Saunders on the same stage is very, very exciting.
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#22Whoopi to play in Sister Act West End?
Posted: 10/24/19 at 9:46am
everythingtaboo said: "Whoopi is twice the age she was when she made the first movies and almost died earlier this year. As much as I love her, and am happy she thinks she can do this role, I do worry about her being able to sustain her energy for these five weeks. That said, I hope I'm proved wrong. And just the thought of her and Jennifer Saunders on the same stage is very, very exciting."
I agree. I’m a bit concerned for her. She was absent from The View for months this year recovering from pneumonia, I believe? I hope she is making the right decisions for her health.
#23Whoopi to play in Sister Act West End?
Posted: 10/24/19 at 10:39amAre we to assume she's leaving The View? I love Whoopi, but I don't see her having the stamina to do this run.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#24Whoopi to play in Sister Act West End?
Posted: 10/24/19 at 10:50amDoesn’t The View go on hiatus for a couple of weeks ?
SouthernCakes
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/19
#25Whoopi to play in Sister Act West End?
Posted: 10/24/19 at 11:06amThey did say they are reworking the whole show so maybe they are cutting a lot of her singing etc
