Photo Flash: First Look at SISTER ACT at Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center

SISTER ACT is a feel-good musical comedy smash hit based on the 1992 film that has audiences ready to rejoice! Featuring original music by Tony® and 8-time Oscar® winner Alan Menken (Disney's Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast, Newsies, Enchanted), dazzling dance routines and songs inspired by Motown, soul and disco, SISTER ACT is the funniest and funkiest musical around. SISTER ACT tells the hilarious story of Deloris Van Cartier, a disco diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder. Under protective custody she is hidden in the one place she won't be found - a Convent! Disguised as a nun and under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, sisterhood and music. Come and see why this fabulous show has been seen by more than 6 million people worldwide. Performances are January 19 - February 18 at 8 pm Friday & Saturday and 2 pm on Sunday, plus 8 pm on Thursday, February 15 and 2 pm on Saturday, February 17.

SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL will feature Elizabeth Adabale as Doloris Van Cartier, Jeremy Whatley as Eddie, Stephanie Lesh-Farrell as Mother Superior, Julianne Sillona as Sister Mary Robert, Bryce Hamilton as Sister Mary Patrick, Richard Gray as Curtis, Sindy McKay as Sister Mary Lazarus, Alexandra Gonzales as Sister Mary Theresa, Mary Alice Brady as Sister Mary Martin of Tours, Tara Cox as Michele, Shandar Robinson as Tina, Philip McBride as Joey, Augusto Guardada as Pablo, Alexander Reaves as TJ, Chris Clonts as Monsignor O'Hara, and Justin James as Ernie. Rounding out the cast are Paul Duffy, Arame Fall, Joann Gilliam, Sam Machado, Caitlyn Rose Massey, Africa Turner, and Kaitlyn Wolf.

Fred Helsel will direct and produce with Mazie Rudolph as Musical Director and Keenon Hooks as Choreographer. Seth Kamenow leads the design team as Production Designer with Andrew Schmedake as Lighting Designer, Ken Patton as Costume Designer, Kevin Kahm as Sound Designer, Luis Ramirez as Wig Designer, Sharon Gibson as Stage Manager, Melissa Shilkoff as Rehearsal Stage Manager, Rehyan Rivera as Assistant Choreographer, Adam Ramirez as Costume Assistant, and Dean Foster as Deck Manager.

SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL runs January 19 - February 18, 2018 with performances Friday and Saturday at 8 pm, Sunday at 2 pm and on Thursday, February 15 at 8 pm and Saturday, February 17 at 2 & 8 pm. Tickets are $25 Adults, $22 Students/Seniors 60 & Above, and $18 Children 12 & Under and can be purchased online at www.simi-arts.org or by calling (805) 583-7900.

Photo Credit: Jon Neftali Photography