Fabulous, Baby! Whoopi Goldberg-Led Sister Act Musical Gets Added Week in London

Audiences will now have an extra slate of performances to see Whoopi Goldberg in the upcoming reworked version of Sister Act. Originally announced to begin its run on July 29, the production will now kick off on July 21 at London's Eventim Apollo.

Goldberg will revisit her 1992 screen turn as Deloris Van Cartier for the musical remount, which will co-star Jennifer Saunders (Absolutely Fabulous) as Mother Superior. As previously announced, the revised take on the 2011 Tony-nominated musical will envision Deloris as older than was originally intended.

Sister Act tells the story of a disco diva (Goldberg) 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 (Saunders), Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own.

The musical features an original score by Alan Menken (music) and Glenn Slater (lyrics) with a book by Bill and Cheri Steinkellner and additional book material by Douglas Carter Beane.

The London production is scheduled to play a limited engagement through August 30.