Whoopi Goldberg to bring 'Sister Act' to Broadway

[July 09, 2010]  NEW YORK (AP) -- This coming season Broadway will see a nun on the run as "Sister Act" makes it way across the pond.

After enjoying record-breaking success in London, producer Whoopi Goldberg brings the divine musical comedy to the New York stage in the spring of 2011.

Based on the hit movie, "Sister Act" features a new score by eight-time Oscar winner Alan Menken. His credits include "The Little Mermaid," and "Beauty and the Beast."

Goldberg starred in the movie version and will appear with the London cast for a limited run beginning Aug. 10.

No theater or casting has been announced for Broadway. The show's publicist isn't commenting on whether Goldberg will appear in the Broadway version.

[Associated Press; By JOHN CARUCCI]

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