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The SISTER ACT School Challenge Initiative is offering the chance for one lucky class from grades 5 through 9 to win a class field trip to SISTER ACT on Broadway. Teachers are invited to share their class' acts of kindness by submitting a photo of their class giving back to their community, along with the story behind it, for the chance to win a class field trip to SISTER ACT. For more information, visit www.schoolchallenge.tumblr.com. The SISTER ACT cast will choose the winning selection on January 13, 2012.

Tony Award nominee Carolee Carmello will assume the role of Mother Superior in the Broadway musical SISTER ACT, beginning performances on Saturday, November 19 at 8:00pm. SISTER ACT is currently in its eighth smash month at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway). Ms. Carmello takes over from Victoria Clark, who originated the role on Broadway and received a Tony Award nomination for her performance.

Tune in to catch the SISTER ACT nuns and star Patina Miller break it down on the dance floor with a special musical performance, tonight, October 24th LIVE on ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars'. Produced by Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment, SISTER ACT is currently in its 8th smash month on Broadway at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway). In the mean time, catch 'Fabulous Baby' as performed on 'The Wendy Williams Show,' below.

Tune in to catch the SISTER ACT nuns and star Patina Miller break it down on the dance floor with a special musical performance, Monday, October 24th LIVE on ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars'. Produced by Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment, SISTER ACT is currently in its 8th smash month on Broadway at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway).

BroadwayWorld has confirmed that SISTER ACT will open at Paris' Theatre Mogador in fall 2012. The theatre is currently the home of the Franch production of MAMMA MIA, but the show will soon embark on a European tour. The show will be translated into French for the new production. Casting has not yet been announced.

Watch a behind-the-scenes look at Broadway's SISTER ACT. PIX 11 (WPIX-TV, Channel 11)'s Laurie Dhue recently went backstage for their 'Curtain Up' Broadway Week series to talk with Patina Miller who stars as Dolores. Click below to check it out!

Cast members from the Broadway hit SISTER ACT will perform musical numbers from the show at Bloomingdale's 59th street (1000 3rd Ave.) on Thursday, August 25 at 4:30pm as part of the store's 'Fashionable Fundraiser' benefiting The Foundation for AIDS Research (amFAR). In addition, Bloomingdale's will host makeovers in the Cosmetics Oval from 3:00-6:00pm. Costumes from SISTER ACT will also be on display exclusively for this event. At both the Bloomingdale's 59th street and Soho location (504 Broadway) shoppers who purchase over $400 in cosmetics and fragrances will receive a pair of tickets to SISTER ACT (while supplies last).

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Yesterday, July 19, Sister Act celebrated it's 100th performance on Broadway. Stars Patina Miller and Victoria Clark were on hand for the celebration with the company. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a look backstage during the celebration.

SISTER ACT features an original score with music by multi-Academy, Grammy and Golden Globe Award-winning composer Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid and Enchanted), lyrics by Tony and Academy Award-nominee Glenn Slater (The Little Mermaid), and a book by multi-Emmy Award winners Cheri and Bill Steinkellner ('Cheers') with additional book material by Tony and Olivier Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane (Xanadu, The Little Dog Laughed). The show hit the 100 performance mark today - check out a snapshot featuring SISTER ACT stars Victoria Clark and Patina Miller celebrating!

SISTER ACT features an original score with music by multi-Academy, Grammy and Golden Globe Award-winning composer Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid and Enchanted), lyrics by Tony and Academy Award-nominee Glenn Slater (The Little Mermaid), and a book by multi-Emmy Award winners Cheri and Bill Steinkellner ('Cheers') with additional book material by Tony and Olivier Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane (Xanadu, The Little Dog Laughed).

President Barack Obama was in New York City yesterday to begin fundraising for his 2012 re-election campaign. As part of the visit, he invited potential endorsers to a performance of SISTER ACT as part of an event hosted by producer Whoopi Goldberg. Tickets for the special performance and evening event ranged from $250 to $10,000 (the latter of which includes a photo shoot with the President). Click below to hear from the President following the show, praising the performance and discussing equal rights and the challenges and hope facing our future.

SISTER ACT features an original score with music by multi-Academy, Grammy and Golden Globe Award-winning composer Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid and Enchanted), lyrics by Tony and Academy Award-nominee Glenn Slater (The Little Mermaid), and a book by multi-Emmy Award winners Cheri and Bill Steinkellner ('Cheers') with additional book material by Tony and Olivier Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane (Xanadu, The Little Dog Laughed). In the following video, stars fromt he sho Patina Miller and Victoria Clark and playwright Douglas Carter Beane chat about their journeys with the show. Click below to check it out!

According to the NY Times, President Barack Obama has chosen SISTER ACT for his first Broadway fundraiser of his re-election campaign. The event, which will be held on June 23, will be hosted by producer Whoopi Goldberg. Tickets for the special performance range from $250 to $10,000 (the latter of which includes a photoshoot with the President).

SISTER ACT features an original score with music by multi-Academy, Grammy and Golden Globe Award-winning composer Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid and Enchanted), lyrics by Tony and Academy Award-nominee Glenn Slater (The Little Mermaid), and a book by multi-Emmy Award winners Cheri and Bill Steinkellner ('Cheers') with additional book material by Tony and Olivier Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane (Xanadu, The Little Dog Laughed). Watch Tony nominee for Best Leading Actress in a Musical, Patina Miller, discuss her journey to Broadway!

Producers Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment have announced that the Tony-nominated Broadway musical SISTER ACT will launch a North American tour at Toronto's Canon Theatre in the fall of 2012. Additional cities, dates and casting will be announced at a later date. The North American tour of SISTER ACT will be booked by The Road Company.

SISTER ACT began preview performances March 24 and opened last night Wednesday, April 20, 2011 to a great set of reviews. In celebration of the show's five Tony nominations this week, the cast went on The View to celebrate their success. Click below to watch the spot!

SISTER ACT began preview performances March 24 and opened last night Wednesday, April 20, 2011 to a great set of reviews. Check out the new television spot for the show below!

SISTER ACT began preview performances March 24 and opened last night Wednesday, April 20, 2011 to a great set of reviews. Broadway Beat was on hand to interview the stars and creative team at the opening night bash!