Dan Goggin
Dan Goggin is an actor, bookwriter/composer/lyricist, composer whose BroadwayWorld credits include Hark!, Luther, and A One-Way Ticket to Broadway. Awards include Outer Critics Circle Awards for Nunsense (1986).
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Cast Set For World Premiere of IN PLAIN SIGHT
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2026
Penguin Rep Theatre in Stony Point, New York completed casting for the world premiere of Michael McKeever's In Plain Sight, directed by Joe Brancato.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2026
Penguin Rep Theatre in Stony Point, New York completed casting for the world premiere of Michael McKeever's In Plain Sight, directed by Joe Brancato.
NUNSENSE to Close Out Season 43 at Roxy Regional Theatre in Clarksville
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2026
The Roxy Regional Theatre will close its 43rd season with Nunsense, Dan Goggin's musical comedy about five nuns staging a variety show to fund the burial of poisoned sisters.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2026
The Roxy Regional Theatre will close its 43rd season with Nunsense, Dan Goggin's musical comedy about five nuns staging a variety show to fund the burial of poisoned sisters.
Town Hall Theater Will Present NUNSENSE by Middlebury Community Players
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2026
Middlebury Community Players will stage NUNSENSE at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury, VT, running April 24 through May 3.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2026
Middlebury Community Players will stage NUNSENSE at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury, VT, running April 24 through May 3.
NUNSENSE To Be Presented By Theatre In The Park At Johnson County Arts And Heritage Center
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2026
Theatre in the Park will present NUNSENSE at the Black Box Theatre at the Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center. Performances will run this spring in the indoor theatre space.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2026
Theatre in the Park will present NUNSENSE at the Black Box Theatre at the Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center. Performances will run this spring in the indoor theatre space.
NUNSENSE to be Presented at Actors Theatre at the ARTfactory in Manassas
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2026
Actors Theatre at the ARTfactory is inviting audiences to enjoy a night of laughter, music, and delightful irreverence with the beloved musical comedy Nunsense.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2026
Actors Theatre at the ARTfactory is inviting audiences to enjoy a night of laughter, music, and delightful irreverence with the beloved musical comedy Nunsense.
TRIPLE ESPRESSO, THE MOUSETRAP, and More Set For Theatre L'Homme Dieu 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026
Theatre L'Homme Dieu has announced its 66th season, and the first under new Executive and Artistic Director Zach Curtis. Learn more about the lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026
Theatre L'Homme Dieu has announced its 66th season, and the first under new Executive and Artistic Director Zach Curtis. Learn more about the lineup here!
MESHUGGAH-NUNS Kicks Off TADA Productions' 25th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2026
TADA Productions will present MESHUGGAH-NUNS, the latest installment in the Nunsense series, starting February 12 at The TADA Theatre in Lincoln, Nebraska. The musical comedy features the Little Sisters of Hoboken in a high-seas adventure filled with humor and unexpected performances.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2026
TADA Productions will present MESHUGGAH-NUNS, the latest installment in the Nunsense series, starting February 12 at The TADA Theatre in Lincoln, Nebraska. The musical comedy features the Little Sisters of Hoboken in a high-seas adventure filled with humor and unexpected performances.
Review: NUNCRACKERS: THE NUNSENSE CHRISTMAS MUSICAL at Theatre 29
by Charlie Thomas - Nov 27, 2025
What do you call a gaggle of nuns and a monk or two who sing and dance at Christmas? “Nuncrackers; THE Nunsense Christmas Musical,” playing weekends at Theatre 29 through December 7.
by Charlie Thomas - Nov 27, 2025
What do you call a gaggle of nuns and a monk or two who sing and dance at Christmas? “Nuncrackers; THE Nunsense Christmas Musical,” playing weekends at Theatre 29 through December 7.
Summerfest 2025 Continues With NUNSENSE II: THE SECOND COMING
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2025
Centenary Stage Company’s Summerfest 2025 continues with the opening of Dan Goggin’s Nunsense II: The Second Coming, running Thursday, July 31 through Sunday, August 10 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2025
Centenary Stage Company’s Summerfest 2025 continues with the opening of Dan Goggin’s Nunsense II: The Second Coming, running Thursday, July 31 through Sunday, August 10 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center.
SISTER ROBERT ANNE’S CABARET CLASS Begins At Hendersonville Theatre May 30
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2025
Hendersonville Theatre will present Sister Robert Anne’s Cabaret Class, running May 30 through June 8, 2025. Starring Karen Covington-Yow, this one-woman show marks the return of a familiar face to the Hendersonville stage.
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2025
Hendersonville Theatre will present Sister Robert Anne’s Cabaret Class, running May 30 through June 8, 2025. Starring Karen Covington-Yow, this one-woman show marks the return of a familiar face to the Hendersonville stage.
Centenary Stage Company To Host Open Call Auditions For 2025 Summer Season Musical Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2025
Centenary Stage company will be holding a non-union open call for its 2025 Summer Musical Theater productions: Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville and Nunsense 2: The Second Coming.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2025
Centenary Stage company will be holding a non-union open call for its 2025 Summer Musical Theater productions: Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville and Nunsense 2: The Second Coming.
Review: NUNSENSE: THE MUSICAL at The Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center
by Victoria Schwarz - Mar 10, 2025
From February 21 to March 2, Southwestern University’ Sarofim School of Fine Arts theater program presented NUNSENSE: THE MUSICAL by Dan Goggin on their Jesse H. and Mary Gibbs Jones stage. Modeled after a line of greeting cards featuring a nun offering tart quips with a clerical slant, NUNSENSE premiered in 1985 at the Off-Broadway Cherry Lane Theatre and is a heartwarming and hilarious musical comedy set in a convent where a group of five nuns is determined to raise enough money to bury their fellow sisters who tragically died after a cooking accident.
by Victoria Schwarz - Mar 10, 2025
From February 21 to March 2, Southwestern University’ Sarofim School of Fine Arts theater program presented NUNSENSE: THE MUSICAL by Dan Goggin on their Jesse H. and Mary Gibbs Jones stage. Modeled after a line of greeting cards featuring a nun offering tart quips with a clerical slant, NUNSENSE premiered in 1985 at the Off-Broadway Cherry Lane Theatre and is a heartwarming and hilarious musical comedy set in a convent where a group of five nuns is determined to raise enough money to bury their fellow sisters who tragically died after a cooking accident.
Review: NUNSENSE: THE MEGA MUSICAL at Mary Moody Northen
by Sabrina Wallace - Feb 17, 2025
Nunsense delivers two hours of nonstop laughter as the Little Sisters of Hoboken stage a riotous variety show to fund burials after a convent mishap. Irreverent, charming, and a jolly good time! #ATXTheatre
by Sabrina Wallace - Feb 17, 2025
Nunsense delivers two hours of nonstop laughter as the Little Sisters of Hoboken stage a riotous variety show to fund burials after a convent mishap. Irreverent, charming, and a jolly good time! #ATXTheatre
NUNSENSE to be Presented at Mary Moody Northen Theatre in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2025
The Mary Moody Northen Theatre at St. Edward’s University will present the delightful Nunsense: The Mega-Musical by Dan Goggin in February. Learn
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2025
The Mary Moody Northen Theatre at St. Edward’s University will present the delightful Nunsense: The Mega-Musical by Dan Goggin in February. Learn
Review: NUNCRACKERS: THE NUNSENSE CHRISTMAS MUSICAL at Desert Theatreworks
by Charlie Thomas - Dec 13, 2024
What do you call a nun who can sing? A sister act! And what do you call four nuns and a monk who sing and dance during Christmas? “Nuncrackers!” now playing weekends at Desert Theatreworks through December 29.
by Charlie Thomas - Dec 13, 2024
What do you call a nun who can sing? A sister act! And what do you call four nuns and a monk who sing and dance during Christmas? “Nuncrackers!” now playing weekends at Desert Theatreworks through December 29.
Review: NUNSENSE at New Theatre Restaurant
by Alan Portner - Dec 3, 2024
Heating up the boards at New Theatre Restaurant now through February 2, 2025 is a new production of a reliable Off-Broadway Musical Review called NUNSENSE featuring a very funny quintet of comedy Sisters from the “Little Sisters of Olathe.”
by Alan Portner - Dec 3, 2024
Heating up the boards at New Theatre Restaurant now through February 2, 2025 is a new production of a reliable Off-Broadway Musical Review called NUNSENSE featuring a very funny quintet of comedy Sisters from the “Little Sisters of Olathe.”
Photos: NUNCRACKERS: THE NUNSENSE CHRISTMAS MUSICAL Presented By The Grand Prairie Arts Council
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2024
The Grand Prairie Arts Council is presenting Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical, written by Dan Goggin and directed by Araceli Radillo. See photos from the production.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2024
The Grand Prairie Arts Council is presenting Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical, written by Dan Goggin and directed by Araceli Radillo. See photos from the production.
Review: NUNSENSE A MUSICAL COMEDY at Porthouse/Kent State
by Roy Berko - Jul 8, 2024
Musicals are born from many sources including books, movies, plays and comic strips. None, however, has a more intriguing past than NUNSENSE, which is now on stage at Kent State’s Porthouse Theatre, on the grounds of the Blossom Center.
by Roy Berko - Jul 8, 2024
Musicals are born from many sources including books, movies, plays and comic strips. None, however, has a more intriguing past than NUNSENSE, which is now on stage at Kent State’s Porthouse Theatre, on the grounds of the Blossom Center.
Review: NUNSENSE at 29 Theatre
by Gilmore Rizzo - May 26, 2024
What did our critic think of NUNSENSE at 29 Theatre?
by Gilmore Rizzo - May 26, 2024
What did our critic think of NUNSENSE at 29 Theatre?
Previews: NUNSENSE! at Theatre 29
by Charlie Thomas - Apr 28, 2024
Earlier this season, Theatre 29 announced the desert debut of the Off-Broadway musical “Disenchanted” as part of their 2023-24 season. Due to unforeseen casting difficulties, they were not able to continue that project. Director Charles Harvey was able to field a quick replacement show for the same timeframe, the hugely popular ecumenical musical, “Nunsense”.
by Charlie Thomas - Apr 28, 2024
Earlier this season, Theatre 29 announced the desert debut of the Off-Broadway musical “Disenchanted” as part of their 2023-24 season. Due to unforeseen casting difficulties, they were not able to continue that project. Director Charles Harvey was able to field a quick replacement show for the same timeframe, the hugely popular ecumenical musical, “Nunsense”.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Dan Goggin been in?
Dan Goggin has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Dan Goggin been in?
Dan Goggin has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Dan Goggin been nominated for?
and Best Off Broadway Book and Music (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Nunsense.
What awards has Dan Goggin won?
Dan Goggin won the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off Broadway Book and Music for Nunsense.
How many shows has Dan Goggin written?
Dan Goggin has written 8 shows including A One-Way Ticket to Broadway (Composer), Hark! (Composer), Broadway, Broadway (Composer/Lyricist), Nunsense (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), Balancing Act (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), Nunsense 2: The Sequel (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), Nunsense Jamboree (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), Nunset Boulevard: The Nunsense Hollywood Bowl Show (Creator).
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