SISTER ACT to Open Ogunquit Playhouse's 2015 Season This Summer

Rejoice! The Ogunquit Playhouse, America's Foremost Summer Theatre, is thrilled to be one of the first regional theatres in the U.S. to produce the glorious Broadway musical comedy Sister Act. The hilarious show kicks off the Ogunquit Playhouse season May 20 to June 20.

Sister Act is based on the 1992 hit film of the same name that starred Whoopie Goldberg. The story follows diva wanna-be Deloris Van Cartier as her life takes a surprising turn after she witnesses a crime and then hides out in the last place anyone would think to look-a convent! Under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own. Sister Act was written by Cheri Steinkellner and Bill Steinkellner with additional book material by Douglas Carter Beane. Featuring original music by Tony Award and 8-time Oscar Award winner Alan Menken with lyrics by Glenn Slater, Sister Act is a sparkling smash hit musical comedy that the New York Post called "ridiculously fun."

Sister Act premiered at the Pasedena Playhouse in California in 2006, breaking all box office records as its highest grossing show of all time. The Los Angeles Times wrote that the musical had "Broadway blockbuster written all over it," and it was described as "hugely entertaining... likely to become a classic" in The Hollywood Reporter. In 2009 Whoopie Goldberg partnered with Stage Entertainment to produce the musical for London's West End where it had a successful run through 2010. In 2011 she took the show to Broadway with a revised book by Douglas Carter Beane and with Jerry Zaks at the helm as director. Sister Act received multiple Tony Award Tony Award nominations for the 2011 season, including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical and Best Score. The production closed on August 26, 2012 after 561 performances. Since 2010 Sister Act has toured the U.K., Ireland, Canada and the many other countries throughout the world, and is currently enjoying its Second National Tour throughout the U.S.

The remaining titles and dates for the entire 2015 season will be announced soon along with the public single ticket sales announcement. Season ticket subscriptions are on sale now and are the best way to guarantee the best seats for the lowest price. To learn more about becoming a member, season subscriber or to purchase tickets and gift certificates, visit www.ogunquitplayhouse.org or call the Box Office at 207-646-5511.

About the Ogunquit Playhouse: - The Ogunquit Playhouse is America's Foremost Summer Theatre, a 501c3 not-for-profit organization, producing the finest Broadway musicals each season, with performances Tuesday through Sunday, from mid-May to mid-October. Follow the Ogunquit Playhouse on Twitter (@OgunquitPH) and become our fan on Facebook (facebook.com/OgunquitPlayhouse) for behind-the-scenes info, photos and fun throughout the season. For a complete list of show times, pricing and more information about the season visit www.ogunquitplayhouse.org.