Jan 30, 2009, 4:00 GMT
US actress Patina Miller will play the lead character in the West End musical adaptation of 'Sister Act'.
Whoopi said: "I am proud to announce that we've finally found you an amazing girl to play Deloris. It wasn't easy, but we did it. And boy, can she sing, unlike some people we know - me!" © Mark Dye / PR Photos
The 24-year-old star will play Deloris Van Cartier in the London stage production, which is being co-produced by Whoopi Goldberg who originally made the part famous in the 1992 movie.
Whoopi said: "I am proud to announce that we've finally found you an amazing girl to play Deloris. It wasn't easy, but we did it. And boy, can she sing, unlike some people we know - me!"
Joining Patina - who will be making her West End debut - will be legendary British stars Sheila Hancock, who will play Mother Superior, and Ian Lavender who will take the part of Monsignor Howard.
Whoopi added: "In order to match her, we went for the best and we got the brilliant. Sheila Hancock is our Mother Superior, a legend and not just in my mind. I think together they will reinvent 'Sister Act' and bring it to a whole new level. Can you tell I'm excited?"
'Sister Act' opens at the London Palladium on June 2, following previews from May 7. Log on to www.sisteractthemusical.com for further information.
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