THE DIVINE SISTER At Theater For The New City Opens Tomorrow

Theater for the New City's developmental production of Charles Busch's new comedy THE DIVINE SISTER will start performances tomorrow, February 6 at Theater for the New City's Cino Theater (155 First Avenue). Directed by Busch's longtime collaborator Carl Andress (The Third Story; Die, Mommie, Die!), THE DIVINE SISTER will play a limited engagement of 24 performances through Sunday, March 7.

In addition, THE DIVINE SISTER cast member Alison Fraser has written a "Short Takes" item which includes mentions of her fondness for actor James Carpinello's zebra-inspired attire in Rock of Ages and the South Pacific character Luther Billis, CLICK HERE.

THE DIVINE SISTER is an outrageous comic homage to nearly every Hollywood film involving nuns. Evoking such films as The Song of Bernadette, The Bells of St. Mary's, The Singing Nun and Agnes of God, THE DIVINE SISTER tells the story of St. Veronica's indomitable Mother Superior (author Charles Busch) who is determined to build a new school for her Pittsburgh convent. Along the way, she has to deal with a young postulant who is experiencing "visions," sexual hysteria among her nuns, a sensitive schoolboy in need of mentoring, a mysterious nun visiting from the Mother House in Berlin, and a former suitor intent on luring her away from her vows.

This madcap trip through Hollywood religiosity evokes the wildly comic but affectionately observed theatrical style of the creator of Die, Mommie, Die! and Psycho Beach Party.

In addition to Busch as ‘Mother Superior' and Fraser, the cast features, Julie Halston (Hairspray, Twentieth Century), Amy Rutberg (Our Leading Lady, "As The World Turns"), Jennifer Van Dyck (The Third Story, Hedda Gabler), and Jonathan Walker (The Third Story, Dinner with Friends).

The creative team includes: Scenic and Graphic Design by B.T. Whitehill (Shanghai Moon, Vampire Lesbians of Sodom), Costume Design by Fabio Toblini (Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Batboy: The Musical), Lighting Design by Kirk Bookman (Shanghai Moon, The Green Heart), Sound Design by Jill B.C. Du Boff (Shanghai Moon, What's That Smell?), original music by composer Lewis Flinn (The Little Dog Laughed; Die, Mommie, Die!), and Wig Design by Katherine Carr (Die, Mommie Die!, The Lady In Question).

For more information on THE DIVINE SISTER, to get exclusive offers, and to follow the cast and creative team as they prepare to bring the show to Theater for the New City, join the Facebook fan group: The Divine Sister Onstage.

Tickets for THE DIVINE SISTER will go on sale to the general public on January 4 via OvationTix.com or by calling 212-352-3101. Tickets are $25.00. Performance schedule for this showcase engagement is:
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7 (2 performances): Saturday at 8 PM, Sunday at 3 PM
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 (5 performances per week): Thursday through Saturday at 8 PM. Matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 3 PM. The production will be dark on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday during these two weeks.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 - SUNDAY, MARCH 7 (6 performances per week): Wednesday through Saturday at 8 PM. Matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 3 PM. The production will be dark on Monday and Tuesday during these weeks.