According to a report by Stage-entertainment.com, Zodwa Zewele has been chosen to lead the upcoming German production of Sister Act. The final casting decision was made by Whoopi Goldberg and West End Director Carline Brauwer. 'Both girls were incredible.' Zodwa was thrilled with the outcome: 'I was so nervous before the audition. But Whoopi in her kind way really managed to calm me down. Now I'm thrilled to death!' The production is set to open December 2.
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Based on the smash-hit movie, Sister Act features a brand new score by 8 time Oscar winner Alan Menken whose credits include Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid and most recently the hit movie Enchanted.
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