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Synopsis

Deloris Van Cartier is an aspiring singer in Philadelphia, where she is auditioning to perform at her gangster boyfriend’s nightclub. Deloris believes that Curtis is going to introduce her to a big producer, but is upset when he tells her she is not ready. Hurt and rejected, Deloris decides to break up with him, but when she goes to find him she accidentally sees him kill one of his cronies. Deloris runs to the police, who place her in hiding at a convent until Curtis is brought to trial. At first, Deloris feels as though it will be the worst thing in the world, chafing against the constraints of convent life and an immovable Reverend Mother, but once she is introduced to the struggling choir at the convent, everything changes. She finds that many of the nuns at the convent are not that different from her, and that they are quite fun to be around. They help give her a bigger purpose in her life, showing her a genuine love and affection that was missing prior to her arrival at the convent. Sister Act is a joyous show that uses music to bring different communities, and lifestyles, together.

Show Information

Music
Alan Menken
Lyrics
Glenn Slater
Based on the Play/Book/Film
Sister Act (1992)
Category
Musical
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
1
Genres
Comedy
Settings
Multiple Settings
Time & Place
Philadelphia, 1977
Cast Size
large
Orchestra Size
Recording
Dancing
Some Dance
Ideal For
Community Theatre, Diverse Cast, Elementary School, Ensemble Cast, Large Cast, High School, Middle School, Star Vehicle Female, Theatre For Young Audiences (TYA), Mostly Female Cast, Includes Child, Early Teen, Late Teen Characters

Context

Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Deloris Van Cartier

Lead

Female

Mezzo-Soprano

Mother Superior

Lead

Female

Mezzo-Soprano

Sister Mary Robert

Lead

Female

Soprano

Monsignor O’Hara

Supporting

Male

Tenor

Curtis Jackson

Supporting

Male

Non-singer

Eddie Souther

Supporting

Male

Tenor

TJ

Supporting

Male

Tenor

Joey

Supporting

Male

Tenor

Pablo

Supporting

Male

Tenor

Sister Mary Lazarus

Supporting

Female

Mezzo-Soprano

Sister Mary Patrick

Supporting

Female

Soprano

Sister Mary Martin-of-Tours

Featured

Female

Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto

Sister Mary Theresa

Featured

Female

Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto

Back-up Singers (4)

Featured

Female

Mezzo-Soprano

Ernie

Featured

Male

Non-singer

Ensemble

Ensemble

Either Gender

Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass

Songs

  • Take Me to Heaven (Nightclub) - Deloris, Michelle, Tina
  • Fabulous, Baby! - Deloris, Michelle, Tina
  • The Perfect Place - Nuns
  • Here Within These Walls - Mother Superior, Deloris, Nuns
  • It's Good To Be a Nun - Nuns Deloris
  • Raise Your Voice - Deloris, Nuns
  • Take Me to Heaven (Nun Choir Version) - Deloris, Nuns
  • I Could Be That Guy - Eddie, Ensemble
  • Sunday Morning Fever - Deloris, Monsignor, Nuns, Eddie, Mother Superior
  • Take Me to Heaven (Newscast) - Deloris, Nuns
  • Lady in The Long Black Dress - Joey, TJ, Pablo
  • Bless Our Show - Deloris, Nuns
  • The Life I Never Led - Mary Robert
  • Sister Act - Deloris
  • Sister Act (Reprise) - Deloris, Mother Superior
  • Spread The Love Around - Company

A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.

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