Nunsense 1985

Opened: December 12, 1985
Closing: October 16, 1994

Nunsense - 1985 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Cherry Lane Theatre
38 Commerce St. (Bedford & Hudson Street) New York, NY 10014

Nunsense is habit-forming! This riotous show is a fundraiser put on by the Little Sisters of Hoboken to raise money to bury sisters accidently poisoned by the convent cook, Sister Julia (Child of God). Updated with new jokes, additional lyrics, two new arrangements, and a brand new song, this madcap musical was recorded for television starring Rue McClanahan as the Mother Superior.

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NUNSENSE Comes to MCCC's Kelsey Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2024


Tainted food, nuns in freezers, and lots of laughs are in store when The MTM Players brings the hilarious musical comedy 'Nunsense' to the Kelsey Theatre stage, April 19 to May 5, on Mercer County Community College's (MCCC) West Windsor Campus.

Review: NUNSENSE 2; THE SECOND COMING at TADA Theatre
by Christine Swerczek - Feb 12, 2024


If you enjoy nonsense, you will love NUNSENSE 2: THE SECOND COMING playing at TADA Theatre in the historic Creamery Building in Lincoln, Nebraska. Watch five nuns cavort, sing, and toss around zingers. Then afterwards, treat yourself to an ice cream downstairs.

Full Cast Of CLUE Set at STAGES St. Louis
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 5, 2023


STAGES St. Louis has revealed the full cast of the farcical murder-mystery, Clue - performing July 21 - August 20 at The Ross Family Theatre at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center.

Review: NUNSENSATIONS, THE NUNSENSE MUSICAL REVUE at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Stan Jenson - Oct 30, 2022


What did our critic think of NUNSENSATIONS, THE NUNSENSE MUSICAL REVUE at Palm Canyon Theatre?

Bergen County Players Continues Its 90th Season With CLUE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2022


Bergen County Players (BCP), one of America's longest-running little theater companies, will present the zany, hilarious madcap comedy CLUE, opening on October 29.

Bergen County Players Continues Its 90th Season With Jonathan Lynn & Sandy Rustin's Hilarious Whodunit CLUE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2022


Bergen County Players (BCP), one of America's longest-running little theater companies, is excited to present the zany, hilarious madcap comedy CLUE, opening on October 29. Under the direction of Bill Kaufman, this fast-paced laugh riot adapted from the hit 1985 film, which in turn was adapted from the classic board game, 'is mostly silly and engagingly fun.

Review: TITANIC THE MUSICAL at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Stan Jenson - Oct 8, 2022


It's hard to believe that the death of over 1,500 people could provide an amazing night in the theatre, but that's just what Palm Canyon Theatre's production of Titanic the Musical has done.

Review: NUNSENSE A-MEN Proves to Be a Confession Full of Laughs, and Just What We Needed at Straz Center for The Performing Arts
by Drew Eberhard - Jul 15, 2022


Nunsense premiered off-Broadway in 1985 with music, lyrics, and a book by Dan Goggin. The show ran for 3,672 performances and became the second longest-running off-Broadway show in history. Nunsense was then adapted for television starring everyone’s favorite Golden Girl Rue McClanahan and has since produced six sequels and three spin-off adaptations. Nunsense A-Men, more recently produced at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa, a “Straz Produced” production, brings to the stage a group of local bay area performers to tell the story of the Little Sisters of Hoboken. As the leader of the Merry Band of Nuns is none other than the Enigmatic, and truly Exceptional Matthew McGee as Sister Mary Regina, Mother Superior. For the first time in 22 years, Matthew McGee makes his Jaeb stage debut as a performer in the musical. Dubbed a “Life-Long, bucket list opportunity”, Matthew is just downright Heaven-sent in the role. From his first entrance to the final bow Matthew, along with the rest of the cast present a side-splitting, laugh-filled evening that will make your cheeks hurt even the next day.

The Hills Are Alive! Danbury's Musicals At Richter Highlights Its 38th Season Under The Stars With THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by Grace Cutler - Jul 2, 2022


Musicals at Richter (MAR), Connecticut's longest-running outdoor theater, will celebrate its 38th season with the beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical THE SOUND OF MUSIC.

Cast Announced for JERRY'S GIRLS Benefit Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2022


Season of Concern, the emergency fund for Chicago theater artists, will present a one-night-only benefit performance of Jerry’s Girls, with music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, concepts by Larry Alford, Wayne Cilento, and Jerry Herman, direction by Ken-Matt Martin, and musical direction by Nigel D. Robinson.

Musical Comedy NUNSENSE Opens At Fountain Hills Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2022


Fountain Hills Theater announces the opening of the hilarious musical Nunsense.

Boone Dog Productions Announces Changes to NUNSENSE Performance Dates
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 11, 2022


Boone Dog Productions has made the decision to alter their performance dates of Nunsense at the Metro Theatre Vancouver. Originally scheduled for January 14 to 30, the producers have made the decision to move the performance to March 11 to 27.

NUNSENSE Is Coming To Vancouver's Metro Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2021


Following on the heels of their hit show Steel Magnolias at the Metro Theatre, Boone Dog Productions is set to bring more laughs to Vancouver audiences with the comedic musical hit, Nunsense.

Way Off Broadway Opens 2022 With MESHUGGAH-NUNS
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2021


Following a tumultuous year and a half for the theatre industry due to the worldwide Covid-19 Pandemic, The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre is preparing to open its new 2022 Season in January with one of the installments of Dan Goggin's hilarious Nunsense Series. 

Small Shows With Big Plots You Must See!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2021


While the large-scale musical tends to receive the most attention from audiences, oftentimes it's the small musicals that speak to us in the most impactful ways. For fans of emotional one act musicals and cult-classic Off-Broadway shows, we're rounding up what we think are some of the best small cast musicals out there!

Porchlight Music Theatre Announces 2021 - 22 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 9, 2021


Porchlight Music Theatre has announced its return to live performance with its 27th season that includes the 2021 – 2022 Mainstage, Porchlight Revisits and New Faces Sing Broadway seasons. 

NUNSENSE to Open Friday At Little Theatre Of Virginia Beach
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2021


Little Theatre of Virginia Beach is back to 100% capacity on July 16 with the opening of the musical comedy, 'Nunsense' by Dan Goggin. ''Nunsense' is a show that is designed to give the audience an evening of wonderful song, dance and side-splitting laughs, performed by a multi-talented cast,' said director Karen Buchheim.

BWW Review: NUNSENSE Is One Helluva Holy Romp At Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by Kelsey Lawler - Nov 12, 2019


It's a hoot! The answer to your prayers! Five nuns on stage, four in the freezer!

NUNSENSE vuelve a España en marzo
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Feb 14, 2019


Teatrical Producciones, compañia creada por Celia Dolci y Francisco Camacho, traera este mes de marzo a España una produccion en español del musical NUNSENSE (SORPRENDIDAS), uno de los grandes exitos musicales del Off-Broadway.

BWW Review: Great Cast Makes NUNSENSE Funsense, at Broadway Rose
by Krista Garver - Feb 1, 2019


NUNSENSE is a musical based on a cabaret show based on a greeting card line.The whole thing is pretty silly, so its success depends on an amazing cast, who can land the jokes and the songs. Fortunately, that's exactly what Broadway Rose has.

BWW Review: NUNSENSE... LE AMICHE DI MARIA - IL MUSICAL DELLE SUORE PIENO DI BUON SENSO All'Anfiteatro Romano Di Albano Laziale
by ETTORE FARRATTINI - Aug 14, 2018


Una serata piena di buon senso e divertimento quella offerta dalla Compagnia dell'Alba lo scorso 11 agosto con un revival di uno dei suoi cavalli di battaglia, il musical NUNSENSE...LE AMICHE DI MARIA.

BWW Interview: Laughter That Cures All Ills: Dan Goggin and the Enduring Phenomenon of NUNSENSE
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Aug 1, 2018


' 'If laughter cures all ills, Nunsense will make doctors obsolete.' That is one of my favorite all time review quotes,' says Dan Goggin. 'Hearing an audience laugh and knowing you had something to do with it is one of the most rewarding experiences I can think of.' Despite the enduring international sensation Goggin's brainchild has become, the writer, director, and creator of a thirty-five-year musical theatre phenomenon and franchise that embraces seven musicals, three spin offs, television specials, a possible upcoming new television series, recordings, and an entire line of merchandise remains a bit bemused and amazed at his runaway success.

Donell James Foreman, George Salazar & Joe Iconis, And More Come to Feinstein's/54 Below Next Week
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2018


Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

THE STONE WITCH to Begin Performances Off-Broadway on Monday 3/12
by Julie Musbach - Mar 9, 2018


Producers Darlene Kaplan, Laura Janik Cronin and Scott Newsome, in association with Alec Seymour, present the Off-Broadway premiere of The Stone Witch, a play by Shem Bitterman (A Death in Colombia, Influence).  Performances begin Monday, March 12, 2018 for an open-ended engagement atThe Westside Theatre - Upstairs (407 West 43rd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues).  Opening Night is Sunday evening, March 25, 2018 at 6:30PM.

Complete Cast Announced for NUNSENSE: IN CONCERT at 54 Below
by Julie Musbach - Mar 1, 2018


The acclaimed Second Act Series, which has presented an array of lesser-heardmusicals in concert, will present the beloved musical comedy Nunsense on Monday, March 19th. The one-night-only concert reading will star an array of former Nunsense cast members, including Helen Hayes Award-winner Patti Mariano (Original Broadway Cast of The Music Man, Godpsell, I Had A Ball, The Full Monty, 42nd Street) and Tari Kelly (Groundhog Day, Something Rotten!, Anything Goes).

Nunsense FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Nunsense have there been?
Nunsense has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1985.
What awards has Nunsense been nominated for?
Nunsense has been nominated for several awards. These include Best Debut Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Semina De Laurentis, Best Off Broadway Book (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dan Goggin, Best Off Broadway Music (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dan Goggin, and Best Off Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards).
What awards has Nunsense won?
Nunsense has won several awards, including Best Debut Performance for Semina De Laurentis at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, Dan Goggin received the award for Best Off Broadway Book and Music at the same ceremony. Nunsense also won the award for Best Off Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.

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