SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL:
Simon Webbe to join the cast of record-breaking musical at the London Palladium
Published: April 28, 2010

Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment, the producers of the hit musical comedy Sister Act currently playing at the London Palladium, are delighted to announce that leading international recording artist Simon Webbe is to join the cast of the show on Monday May 31.

Simon Webbe says: “I knew from the minute the curtain went up and the band kicked in that this was a show I wanted to be in. The audition process was nerve wracking of course, but it just made me more determined to get the part.

I’ve performed to thousands and thousands of people with Blue, but to be playing this role, on stage at the London Palladium is going to be something else completely, and I’m honoured to be doing it opposite Patina, Sheila and this brilliant company. I literally can’t wait!”

Simon will play the role of Curtis Shank, the bad-boy lover of the story’s heroine Deloris Van Cartier. Shank’s various job titles include nightclub owner, gangster and love machine!

Simon will be joined on stage by Sheila Hancock, currently causing a sensation on the BBC’s hit Saturday night talent search Over The Rainbow, as Mother Superior, critically acclaimed newcomer Patina Miller as Deloris and Dads’ Army legend Ian Lavender as the Monsignor. Hancock has signed for a further three months.

Sister Act Producer, Whoopi Goldberg says

“We're so thrilled that the fabulous Sheila Hancock will continue to trade her judge's robes for a nun's habit for another three months. She is truly a force of nature and we're so grateful to have her in our production of Sister Act. And, what can I say about the delicious and talented Simon Webbe, except that we are honoured to welcome him to the family. We're so fortunate to have one of the most gifted and exciting casts in the West End and the audiences are in for a treat.”

Other new cast opening on Monday May 31 are Jacqueline Clarke as Sister Mary Lazarus and ensemble members Lauren Appleby, Kiara Jay, Rachel John, Aaron Lambert, Ellie Leah, Amanda Minihan, Grant Murphy, Nathaniel Morrison, Ashley Russell and Carrie Sutton.