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Whoopi Goldberg Flies Home from Sister Act

Posted by Ben on Friday 27th August 2010 at 2:29PM

Whoopi Goldberg has had to cut short her Sister Act commitments after receiving the news that her mother has been taken ill with a severe stroke. The star flew home to The States today, Friday 27 August, to join her family. 
Whoopi Goldberg

Understudy Will Step Into the Role

A statement from the show explained the news, adding that Ms Goldberg is very sorry not to be able to perform as planned and the thoughts and sincere best wishes of the Producers and the entire Sister Act Company are with her at this difficult time.

With immediate effect, the role of Mother Superior will be played by Ms Goldberg’s understudy until Thursday 2 September, when Sally Dexter will take over the role.

Sister Act will continue its successful run at The London Palladium until Saturday 30th October 2010.

Whoopi Goldberg will NOT perform any more performances in Sister Act!

Options for ticket holders

    * Any customers who booked for thier performance prior to Wednesday 7 July 2010 will NOT be entitled to any form of refund or compensation.

    * Customers who booked AFTER Wednesday 7 July 2010 are still able to go and see the show at a discounted rate of 50% off the price they paid for the ticket.

    * Customers who choose NOT to take up the 50% offer are entitled to a refund.

    * Customers who choose to go and see the show regardless of Whoopi’s non appearance, in seeing the show they will not be entitled to any refund in the future.

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