Cheri Steinkellner
Latest News on Cheri Steinkellner:
Review: Hale Centre Theatre’s SISTER ACT is Sacred Yet Secular Fun (Sep 29, 2025)
The Morgan-Wixson Theatre to Bring SISTER ACT to The Stage (Jun 21, 2025)
Review: SISTER ACT at Keystone Theatrics At The Playhouse At Allenberry (May 3, 2025)
Review: Hale Centre Theatre’s SISTER ACT is Sacred Yet Secular Fun (Sep 29, 2025)
The Morgan-Wixson Theatre to Bring SISTER ACT to The Stage (Jun 21, 2025)
Review: SISTER ACT at Keystone Theatrics At The Playhouse At Allenberry (May 3, 2025)
BIO
Eight Emmys, four Golden Globes, two BAFTAs, The People’s Choice, Parent’s Choice,The Writers’ Guild, TV-Land Legend, and Annie Awards for writing/producing "Cheers" and creating Disney's acclaimed animated series/feature film, "Teacher’s Pet." They enjoy the distinction of writing one of TV Guide's Top Three "Funniest Television Episodes of All Time" for "Cheers." Other TV: "The Jeffersons," "Who’s the Boss," "The Facts of Life," "Family Ties." Broadway: Bill co-wrote The Pee-wee Herman Show. Off-Broadway: Cheri co-wrote Mosaic (Primary Stages).
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Cheri Steinkellner (Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winner for “Cheers,†Tony nominee for Sister Act) is nominated for an Ovation Award for Best Book for an Original Musical for Hello! My Baby.
Date:
09/13/2012
From: Photo Flash: Rubicon Theatre Honored with Eight 2012 Ovation Award Nominations
Writing
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Book of a Musical
Cheri Steinkellner, Sister Act
Videos
VIDEO: First Look at All New Footage From SISTER ACT, Starring Jennifer Saunders, Keala Settle and Beverley Knight
by Stephi Wild - 2022-07-20 05:44:36
Photos & Video: First Look at SISTER ACT Starring Nicole Vanessa Ortiz & More at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-06-03 16:16:39
VIDEO: A Look Into Theatre Under the Stars Production of SISTER ACT
by Gigi Gervais - 2021-11-13 11:08:13
VIDEO: Georgia Stitt Releases New Song 'STOP' Featuring Sutton Foster
by Stephi Wild - 2020-04-01 07:51:10
VIDEO: Georgia Stitt Composes and Performs 'Central Park at Dusk' Song Cycle
by Stephi Wild - 2020-03-22 10:36:54
VIDEO: Kate Baldwin Sings 'Something That You Do' By Georgia Stitt at Birdland
by A.A. Cristi - 2020-01-24 19:33:50
VIDEO: New Featured Video from NMI: An Interview with Cheri Steinkellner
by A.A. Cristi - 2017-12-04 18:31:59
VIDEO: Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy & Marc Shaiman Celebrate SISTER ACT's 25th Anniversary on THE VIEW
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-09-15 13:10:15
STAGE TUBE: Rebecca Luker Performs Two Original Songs by Georgia Stitt
by Stage Tube - 2015-04-09 10:47:26
News
Review: Hale Centre Theatre’s SISTER ACT is Sacred Yet Secular Fun
by Tyler Hinton - Sep 29, 2025
SISTER ACT on Hale Centre Theatre’s Centre Stage in Sandy is a top-tier production of the Utah favorite, from its raw, spiritual emotion to its heightened disco-charged revelry.
by Tyler Hinton - Sep 29, 2025
SISTER ACT on Hale Centre Theatre’s Centre Stage in Sandy is a top-tier production of the Utah favorite, from its raw, spiritual emotion to its heightened disco-charged revelry.
The Morgan-Wixson Theatre to Bring SISTER ACT to The Stage
by Emmy Rice - Jun 21, 2025
The Morgan-Wixson Theatre brings Sister Act, the hit movie turned stage musical, to Santa Monica this summer. Sister Act is a lively stage adaptation of the beloved 1992 film about a nightclub singer turned accidental nun.
by Emmy Rice - Jun 21, 2025
The Morgan-Wixson Theatre brings Sister Act, the hit movie turned stage musical, to Santa Monica this summer. Sister Act is a lively stage adaptation of the beloved 1992 film about a nightclub singer turned accidental nun.
Review: SISTER ACT at Keystone Theatrics At The Playhouse At Allenberry
by Andrea Stephenson - May 3, 2025
For an enjoyable evening that truly places an emphasis on friendship, love, and acceptance of self and others, get your tickets to see this production of Sister Act.
by Andrea Stephenson - May 3, 2025
For an enjoyable evening that truly places an emphasis on friendship, love, and acceptance of self and others, get your tickets to see this production of Sister Act.
Review: Censtacom’s Sister Act is Godly, Groovy, and Glorious
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Apr 10, 2025
What did our critic think of SISTER ACT at Center Stage Community? On March 14 and 15, Center Stage Community (Censtacom) staged their latest production, Sister Act, at Graha Bhakti Budaya in Jakarta.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Apr 10, 2025
What did our critic think of SISTER ACT at Center Stage Community? On March 14 and 15, Center Stage Community (Censtacom) staged their latest production, Sister Act, at Graha Bhakti Budaya in Jakarta.
Llega A Bogotá Un Musical Divino: SISTER ACT, La Gran Comedia Basada En La Película “Cambio De Hábito”, De La Mano De UR Misi Producciones
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2025
Bogotá, marzo de 2025. UR MISI Producciones de la Universidad del Rosario, en coproducción con el Teatro Colsubsidio, y El Tiempo, presentan SISTER ACT, el musical basado en la icónica película 'Cambio de hábito' de 1992, protagonizada por Whoopi Goldberg.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2025
Bogotá, marzo de 2025. UR MISI Producciones de la Universidad del Rosario, en coproducción con el Teatro Colsubsidio, y El Tiempo, presentan SISTER ACT, el musical basado en la icónica película 'Cambio de hábito' de 1992, protagonizada por Whoopi Goldberg.
BWW Q&A: Jeff Calhoun Talks SISTER ACT at Ford's Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Mar 21, 2025
We speak to Jeff Calhoun who is directing and choreographing Sister Act at Ford's Theatre. Sister Act is a riotous musical comedy based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! The production plays Ford's Theatre from March 14th through May 17,th, 2025.
by Joshua Wright - Mar 21, 2025
We speak to Jeff Calhoun who is directing and choreographing Sister Act at Ford's Theatre. Sister Act is a riotous musical comedy based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! The production plays Ford's Theatre from March 14th through May 17,th, 2025.
Review: SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL at Stadthalle Wien
by Martin Ganeider - Dec 24, 2024
The nuns hit the road and visit Vienna for the most wonderful time of the year. Opening in town on December 23rd for a strictly limited run, the show, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Glenn Slater, and book by Cheri and Bill Steinkellner, is bringing loads of nun fun back to Vienna, where it once played at the RONACHER, starring Ana Milva Gomes as Deloris van Cartier.
by Martin Ganeider - Dec 24, 2024
The nuns hit the road and visit Vienna for the most wonderful time of the year. Opening in town on December 23rd for a strictly limited run, the show, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Glenn Slater, and book by Cheri and Bill Steinkellner, is bringing loads of nun fun back to Vienna, where it once played at the RONACHER, starring Ana Milva Gomes as Deloris van Cartier.
Listen: SISTER ACT Live West End Cast Recording is Available Now
by Stephi Wild - Dec 23, 2024
Following its limited season at the Dominion Theatre earlier this year, the producers of the award-winning production of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL have released a live cast album of the show, available now across all streaming platforms.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 23, 2024
Following its limited season at the Dominion Theatre earlier this year, the producers of the award-winning production of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL have released a live cast album of the show, available now across all streaming platforms.
Corbin Bleu and Stephanie Styles Will Lead Industry Reading of Broadway-Bound GET HAPPY
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2024
Corbin Bleu and Stephanie Styles will headline a private industry reading of the Broadway-bound musical comedy, Get Happy. Learn more about the production here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2024
Corbin Bleu and Stephanie Styles will headline a private industry reading of the Broadway-bound musical comedy, Get Happy. Learn more about the production here!
Review: SISTER ACT at Texas State University
by Sabrina Wallace - Nov 27, 2024
Texas State University’s Sister Act was a vibrant celebration of resilience, friendship, and sisterhood. With standout performances, powerful music, and magnetic energy, the show soared uplifting the collective human spirit.
by Sabrina Wallace - Nov 27, 2024
Texas State University’s Sister Act was a vibrant celebration of resilience, friendship, and sisterhood. With standout performances, powerful music, and magnetic energy, the show soared uplifting the collective human spirit.
Drury Lane Theatre Announces SISTER ACT, ON YOUR FEET! And More for 2025-2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 7, 2024
Drury Lane Theatre invites audiences to escape the ordinary with an enticing lineup of productions in its 2025/2026 season, including a gripping Chicago premiere, a tale of envy and murder, and a trio of beloved female-driven musicals.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 7, 2024
Drury Lane Theatre invites audiences to escape the ordinary with an enticing lineup of productions in its 2025/2026 season, including a gripping Chicago premiere, a tale of envy and murder, and a trio of beloved female-driven musicals.
Review: SISTER ACT JR at The Royal Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - Jul 24, 2024
Sister Act ranks pretty high up as one of my favorite movies, so getting to see SISTER ACT JR at The Royal Theatre in Benton was a real treat. From July 11-21, the Young Players performed to packed houses with some of those shows being sold out. It is astounding that these thespians put out such a great performance. I am excited to continue to watch them grow throughout their theatrical endeavors.
by Theresa Bertram - Jul 24, 2024
Sister Act ranks pretty high up as one of my favorite movies, so getting to see SISTER ACT JR at The Royal Theatre in Benton was a real treat. From July 11-21, the Young Players performed to packed houses with some of those shows being sold out. It is astounding that these thespians put out such a great performance. I am excited to continue to watch them grow throughout their theatrical endeavors.
Photos: First Look at Alexandra Burke and Lee Mead in SISTER ACT
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2024
All new photos have been released from SISTER ACT at the Dominion Theatre, as the company welcomes Alexandra Burke as Deloris Van Cartier and Lee Mead as Eddie Souther.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2024
All new photos have been released from SISTER ACT at the Dominion Theatre, as the company welcomes Alexandra Burke as Deloris Van Cartier and Lee Mead as Eddie Souther.
Photos: First Look at Wendi Peters in the UK and Ireland Tour of SISTER ACT
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2024
All new photos have been released of Wendi Peters as Mother Superior in the UK and Ireland tour of SISTER ACT, currently playing at the Buxton Opera House. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2024
All new photos have been released of Wendi Peters as Mother Superior in the UK and Ireland tour of SISTER ACT, currently playing at the Buxton Opera House. Check out the photos here!
SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL Will Release a Live Cast Album
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2024
SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL will release a live cast album of the show, which will be recorded over three nights, on Monday 27, Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 May at the Dominion Theatre. The album will be released later this year.
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2024
SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL will release a live cast album of the show, which will be recorded over three nights, on Monday 27, Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 May at the Dominion Theatre. The album will be released later this year.
MISTER LINCOLN, SISTER ACT & More Set for Ford's Theatre Society 2024-2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2024
Ford’s Theatre Society reveals its 2024-2025 season lineup, featuring a diverse range of productions and events. Discover the upcoming shows and special performances at this historic Washington, D.C. venue.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2024
Ford’s Theatre Society reveals its 2024-2025 season lineup, featuring a diverse range of productions and events. Discover the upcoming shows and special performances at this historic Washington, D.C. venue.
Lee Mead Will Join SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL and Ruth Jones Extends Run
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2024
The producers of the award-winning production of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL have announced that stage and screen talent Lee Mead will star as Eddie Souther from Monday 10 June 2024. Following her acclaimed return to London's West End, Ruth Jones will now also extend her run as Mother Superior until Saturday 3 August 2024.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2024
The producers of the award-winning production of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL have announced that stage and screen talent Lee Mead will star as Eddie Souther from Monday 10 June 2024. Following her acclaimed return to London's West End, Ruth Jones will now also extend her run as Mother Superior until Saturday 3 August 2024.
Listen: Beverley Knight Sings 'Fabulous, Baby!' From SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Mar 21, 2024
An all new track has been released from Sister Act the Musical, 'Fabulous, Baby!', performed by Beverley Knight. Listen to the song here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 21, 2024
An all new track has been released from Sister Act the Musical, 'Fabulous, Baby!', performed by Beverley Knight. Listen to the song here!
Photos: First Look at SISTER ACT at the Dominion Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2024
All new photos have been released from SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL at the Dominion Theatre. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2024
All new photos have been released from SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL at the Dominion Theatre. Check out the photos here!
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2024
All new photos have been released of Beverley Knight, Ruth Jones, Lesley Joseph and the cast of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL in rehearsals. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2024
All new photos have been released of Beverley Knight, Ruth Jones, Lesley Joseph and the cast of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL in rehearsals. Check out the photos here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Cheri Steinkellner written?
Cheri Steinkellner has written 2 shows including Princesses (Bookwriter), Sister Act (Bookwriter).
What awards has Cheri Steinkellner been nominated for?
and Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sister Act.
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