Who Played Mother Superior in Sister Act

Mother Superior is a role in Sister Act, a musical in 2006.

When disco club singer is placed in protective custody in a dying convent, her unique brand of funk comes face-to-face with the traditions of the church and the strict order is in for a change. Masquerading as a nun named Mary Clarence, this Sister's act will have you laughing and singing in the aisles.

8 actors have played Mother Superior in Sister Act.

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Performer	Production	Opened
Elizabeth Ward Land	Sister Act	2006
Sheila Hancock	West End Sister Act	2009
Whoopi Goldberg	West End Sister Act	2009
Carolee Carmello	Broadway Sister Act	2011
Victoria Clark	Broadway Sister Act	2011
Hollis Resnik	US Tour Sister Act	2012
Jennifer Saunders	West End Sister Act The Musical	2022
Ruth Jones	West End Sister Act	2024

Other Roles in Sister Act

Role	Production	Opened
Curtis Shank	Sister Act	2006
Deloris Van Cartier	Sister Act	2006
Eddie Souther	Sister Act	2006
Ensemble	Sister Act	2006
Monsignor Howard	Sister Act	2006
Mother Superior	Sister Act	2006
Sister Mary Lazarus	Sister Act	2006
Sister Mary Patrick	Sister Act	2006
Sister Mary Robert	Sister Act	2006

“Mother Superior” Also Appears In

Production	Type	Year
Show Boat	Broadway	1983

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