Sister Act

Musical

Writers: Cheri Steinkellner Bill Steinkellner Alan Menken Glenn Slater Douglas Carter Beane

Overview

Show Information

Music
Lyrics
Text And Format
Based on the Play/Book/Film
Sister Act
Category
Musical
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
2009
Genres
Comedy
Settings
Multiple Settings
Time & Place
philadelphia, 1977
Cast Size
large
Orchestra Size
Medium
Dancing
Some Dance
Ideal for
College/University, Community Theatre, Diverse Cast, Ensemble Cast, Large Cast, Mostly Female Cast, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Star Vehicle Female
Casting Notes
Mostly female cast
Includes adult, mature adult, young adult characters

Synopsis

Deloris Van Cartier is an aspiring singer in Philadelphia, where she is auditioning to perform at her gangster boyfriends 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.

Lead Characters


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