Sister Act 2011

Run Time:
2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 8+
Opened: April 20, 2011
Closing: August 26, 2012

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When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place cops are sure she won't be found - a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and an uptight Mother Superior. Using her fabulous disco-ness and killer voice to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community, but in doing so blows her cover. Soon it's nun-on-the-run time but she finds salvation in the heavenly power of her newly found sisterhood. Based on the mega-hit feature film, SISTER ACT features an original Alan Menken/Glenn Slater score with a vast inspiration of musical styles from Motown, soul and funk to great big disco anthems and Barry White inspired musical comedy.

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Sister Act: A Hard Habit to Break?
7 / 10

But while the film's nun numbers (like 'I Will Follow Him') were giddy and infectious in a more subtle way, this show opts for glitz, line dancing, and absurdity, as the nuns rap, sing about their 'booties,' and practically engage in Busby Berkeley configurations. Less would have been more. The score is uneven (there's a lyric that goes 'If you got stigmata/Show me yours, I'll show you mine'), but Alan Menken has cooked up some pleasing sounds derived from Philadelphia soul and other nostalgic genres, in between homages to Sondheim and to his own 'Beauty and the Beast.' And you watch a lot of the show smiling despite yourself. A work of art? No, it isn't even Priscilla. But you could have way less fun with religious people.

Sisters have 'Act' together
10 / 10

Big, glitzy numbers are the toast of Broadway musicals. The only thing better? Big, glitzy numbers . . . with nuns! 'Sister Act' has plenty of both - and it's one of the season's happiest surprises. Menken evokes the lush, funky sound of Philly soul without falling into mere pastiche: 'When I Find My Baby' starts off like bedroom R&B before the lyrics take a hilarious turn. 'Take Me to Heaven' and 'Spread the Love Around' bloom into full-throttle disco epics, the latter building up to an ecstatic finale.

SISTER ACT Comes to Birmingham Hippodrome, Now thru Oct 20
by BWW News Desk - October 9, 2012

The hit musical comedy SISTER ACT, produced by Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment, is coming to Birmingham Hippodrome for a glorious limited season, raising the roof and getting the congregation dancing in the aisles for the final time as part of the current national tour from tonight, 9 - Saturday 20 October 2012.

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Aug 25 - Goodbye MAMMA MIA! and SISTER ACT, Hello CHAPLIN!
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2012

In the words of EVITA's Max von Essen, 'Holy ?#SIP? it's Saturday!!!', and that means its time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up! Today's photos feature EVITA's Michael Cerveris and Ricky Martin with an Saints tribute, a hilarious parody of The Lord of the Rings from BOOK OF MORMON and some face-time with Jared Gertner on tour, BRING IT ON's muscular men's ensemble, the usual antics from NEWSIES, a NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT bridal shower, a first SIP for CHAPLIN (now in previews), farewell SIPs from MAMMA MIA!'s national tour, a first and last SIP from SISTER ACT, the swings of PORGY AND BESS, Goodspeed's CAROUSEL and much more!

Broadway Sessions Welcomes Cast of SISTER ACT and More Tonight, 8/23
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2012

BROADWAY SESSIONS is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway guest each week. The show is created and hosted by Ben Cameron (Bway Wicked, Aida and Footloose) and features musical director Joshua Stephen Kartes on piano. Tonight, Thursday, August 23rd, Broadway Sessions welcomes cast members from the Broadway hit Sister Act and more.

Broadway Sessions Welcomes Cast of SISTER ACT and More, 8/23
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2012

BROADWAY SESSIONS is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway guest each week. The show is created and hosted by Ben Cameron (Bway Wicked, Aida and Footloose) and features musical director Joshua Stephen Kartes on piano. This Thursday, August 23rd, Broadway Sessions welcomes cast members from the Broadway hit Sister Act and more.

SISTER ACT Comes to Birmingham Hippodrome, Oct 9-20
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2012

The hit musical comedy SISTER ACT, produced by Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment, is coming to Birmingham Hippodrome for a glorious limited season, raising the roof and getting the congregation dancing in the aisles for the final time as part of the current national tour from Tuesday 9 - Saturday 20 October 2012.

BWW TV: SISTER ACT Performs at Broadway in Bryant Park 2012!
by Nicole Rosky - July 20, 2012

The event continued this week with performances from the asts of GHOST (Richard Fleeshman, Caissie Levy, Da'Vine Joy Randolph), ZARKANA (Jason Nious, Jeremie Robert, Michael Duffy, Tom Cholot, Daniel Passer, Larry Wayne Wilson, Federico Pisapia, Vincenzo Schiavo, Giuseppe Schiavo, Marco Senatore, Keith Paraska, Peter Fand), SISTER ACT (Rashidra Scott, Alena Watters, Lael Van Keuren), MEMPHIS (Kevin Massey, Dan'yelle Williamson) and WICKED (Donna Vivino, Kate Fahrner). Click below to check out the performances from the cast of SISTER ACT, which included 'Fabulous Baby,' and 'Sister Act!'

STAGE TUBE: SISTER ACT's Marissa Perry and Jennifer Allen Talk Life in the Convent
by Stage Tube - July 17, 2012

Upstairs Landing Productions presents another episode of "Standing By" with guests Marissa Perry and Jennifer Allen from the hit Broadway production of "Sister Act". "Standing By" introduces you to the understudies, standbys and swings helping keep Broadway's curtains up every night. Host Caskey Hunsader speaks with Broadway's rising stars on this new and exciting web series. Watch the interview below!

SISTER ACT to Play Final Broadway Performance August 26
by Robert Diamond - June 20, 2012

Producers Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment have announced that the Broadway musical SISTER ACT will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday, August 26, 2012, prior to kicking off a North American tour on October 2 at Toronto's Ed Mirvish Theatre. Upon closing after a 16-month run, the Broadway production will have played 28 previews and 561 performances at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway).

STAGE TUBE: Raven-Symone Shares Her Favorite Summer Eats on LIVE WITH KELLY!
by Jessica Lewis - June 13, 2012

Yesterday, June 12, SISTER ACT star Raven-Symone stopped by LIVE With Kelly with Kelly Ripa and guest host Jerry O'Connell to share a special summer recipe in the show's Grilling With The Stars segment. So what is one of Raven's favorite summer eats? Click below to find out!

STAGE TUBE: The Cast of SISTER ACT Responds to Andy Samberg and Chris Parnell's LAZY SUNDAY!
by Kelsey Denette - May 28, 2012

In response to the 'Lazy Sunday' SNL Digital Short in which Andy Samberg and Chris Parnell visited Broadway's SISTER ACT, Marla Mindelle and the cast of SISTER ACT released 'Lazy Monday.' View it below!

SISTER ACT's Kingsley Leggs, Feat. LaChanze, Comes to NYC's Triad Theater Tonight, 5/28
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2012

Kingsley Leggs, currently performing in Sister Act on Broadway, appears in Take Me Back - an unplugged 'Just a Piano' Concert at The Triad Theater, 158 West 72nd Street, tonight, May 28th, 2012 at 9:30pm. The evening will feature Jeff Waxman on piano with special guest Tony Winner LaChanze, with whom Mr. Leggs shared the Broadway stage in The Color Purple.

SISTER ACT's Kingsley Leggs, Feat. LaChanze, Comes to NYC's Triad Theater, 5/28
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2012

Kingsley Leggs, currently performing in Sister Act on Broadway, appears in Take Me Back - an unplugged 'Just a Piano' Concert at The Triad Theater, 158 West 72nd Street, Monday, May 28th, 2012 at 9:30pm. The evening will feature Jeff Waxman on piano with special guest Tony Winner LaChanze, with whom Mr. Leggs shared the Broadway stage in The Color Purple.

STAGE TUBE: Andy Samberg & Chris Parnell Visit SISTER ACT in SNL's LAZY SUNDAY 2
by Stage Tube - May 20, 2012

As a follow-up to their very first 'Lazy Sunday' SNL Digital Short, Andy Samberg and Chris Parnell have revealed 'Lazy Sunday 2' in which they visit Broadway's SISTER ACT. Watch the video below!

BWW TV: First Look at Raven-Symone in SISTER ACT - Performance Montage!
by Jessica Lewis - April 23, 2012

On March 27, Raven-Symone took over the leading role of Deloris Van Cartier in Broadway's SISTER ACT from Tony and Olivier Award nominee Patina Miller, who gave her final performance on Sunday, March 18. SISTER ACT, which celebrated its one-year Anniversary on Broadway on April 20, is playing at the Broadway Theater. The first footage of Raven Symone in the show has been released and below, BroadwayWorld brings you a look at the new performance montage!

STAGE TUBE: Raven-Symone Featured in New SISTER ACT Trailer!
by Caryn Robbins - April 23, 2012

On March 27, Raven-Symone took over the leading role of Deloris Van Cartier in Broadway's SISTER ACT. She is stepping into the high-heeled boots of Tony and Olivier Award nominee Patina Miller, who gave her final performance on Sunday, March 18. SISTER ACT, which celebrated its one-year Anniversary on Broadway on April 20, is playing at the Broadway Theater. View a just-released trailer featuring Raven-Symone below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Raven-Symone in SISTER ACT!
by Nicole Rosky - April 16, 2012

On March 27, Raven-Symone took over the leading role of Deloris Van Cartier in Broadway's SISTER ACT. She is stepping into the high-heeled boots of Tony and Olivier Award nominee Patina Miller, who gave her final performance on Sunday, March 18. SISTER ACT, which will celebrate its one-year Anniversary on Broadway on April 20, is playing at the Broadway Theater. BroadwayWorld brings you just-released production shots of Raven in action below!

SISTER ACT's Raven-Symone Sidelined with Flu; Returns to Stage, April 10
by BWW News Desk - April 9, 2012

SISTER ACT's newest star Raven-Symone has been sidelined from the production for several performances last week as she battles the flu. BroadwayWorld has confirmed that the star is on the mend and will be back in the production tomorrow, April 10.

Sister Act FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Take Me To Heaven (Nightclub)
Fabulous, Baby!
Here Within These Walls
When I Find My Baby
I Could Be That Guy
Here Within These Walls (Reprise)
Raise Your Voice
Take Me To Heaven (Nun Choir Version)
Lady in the Long Black Dress
The Life I Never Led
Fabulous Baby! (Reprise)
Sister Act
The Life I Never Led (Reprise)
Sister Act (Reprise)
Spread the Love Around
Sister Act has had 7 productions including which opened in 2006, which opened in 2007, West End which opened in 2009, Broadway which opened in 2011, US Tour which opened in 2012, West End which opened in 2022 and West End which opened in 2024.
Best Musical , , Best Book of a Musical for Cheri Steinkellner, Best Book of a Musical for Bill Steinkellner, Best Book of a Musical for Douglas Carter BeaneBest Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Alan Menken and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Glenn Slater.
Sister Act has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Glenn Slater, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Alan Menken, Outstanding Musical (Drama Desk Awards), Outstanding Costume Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Lez Brotherston, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Jerry Zaks, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Natasha Katz, Outstanding New Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards), Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards), and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Patina Miller.
Sister Act has won several awards, including Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Glenn Slater, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Alan Menken, Outstanding Musical (Drama Desk Awards), Outstanding Costume Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Lez Brotherston, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Jerry Zaks, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Natasha Katz, Outstanding New Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards), Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards), and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Patina Miller.

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