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Photo Flash: Tasti D-Light Unveils Flavor in Honor of SISTER ACT
by Max Schwager - Feb 29, 2012

Tasti D-Lite has just unveiled a new flavor, 'Heavenly Cherry,' which was created especially at Tasti D-Lite for Broadway's SISTER ACT. Check out photos from the unveiling of the new flavor below with cast members John Tracey Egan, Caesar Samoya and Demond Green.

SISTER ACT Matinee Filmed for Lincoln Center Archives Today, 2/8
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 8, 2012

Today, February 8, Lincoln Center filmed the matinee performance of SISTER ACT for their famed archives. The show will now be preserved amongst the Broadway classics at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center Plaza.

Breaking: Raven-Symoné to Take Over for Patina Miller in SISTER ACT?
by Robert Diamond - Jan 31, 2012

Deadline.com is reporting that Raven-Symoné, known most for starring on the Disney Channel's THATS SO RAVEN will take over for the Tony and Olivier nominated Patina Miller in Broadway's SISTER ACT. The web site reports that she will begin rehearsals at the end of February, and will debut at the end of March 2012 for a 6 month engagement in the show.

Photo Flash: All Hail - Carolee Carmello in SISTER ACT
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 27, 2011

Tony Award nominee Carolee Carmello assumed the role of Mother Superior in the Broadway musical SISTER ACT this November, taking over the role from Victoria Clark. Want a look at Carmello in habit? Check out production shots below!

STAGE TUBE: SISTER ACT Performs at Macy's Windows Unveiling
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 23, 2011

On November 17, Macy's Herald Square kicked-off the season with a heavenly evening of holiday magic at the annual Christmas window unveiling on Broadway Boulevard. The event featured an appearance by special guest, Whoopi Goldberg, along with the divine cast members of the hit Broadway musical, Sister Act, including Tony Award® nominee, Patina Miller. Go behind the scenes of the appearance below!

Photo Flash: SISTER ACT Participates in 'Race to Deliver'
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 22, 2011

The hit Broadway musical SISTER ACT recently partnered with God's Love We Deliver by outfitting runners for their 18th annual Race To Deliver on November 20th in Central Park. The cast of SISTER ACT also sang the national anthem and were involved with the official Warm-Up for the four mile run. God's Love We Deliver is the tri-state area's leading provider of nutritious, individually-tailored meals to people who are too sick to shop or cook for themselves. Check out photos from the event below!

SISTER ACT To Add Weekday Matinees This Spring
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 21, 2011

This winter, from January 2, 2012 through March 4, 2012, SISTER ACT will be performed on the following schedule: Monday at 7pm, Tuesday at 7pm, Wednesday at 2pm and 8pm, Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 2pm and 8pm, and Sunday at 3pm. Beginning March 5, 2012, the performance schedule will be as follows: Tuesday at 7pm, Wednesday at 2pm and 8pm, Thursday at 8pm, Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 2pm and 8pm, and Sunday at 3pm.

SISTER ACT to Take Part in 'Race to Deliver,' 11/20
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2011

The hit Broadway musical SISTER ACT is partnering with God's Love We Deliver by outfitting runners for their 18th annual Race To Deliver on Sunday, November 20th in Central Park. The first 500 participants to sign up will receive a special nun habit to be worn during the fundraising event. All runners who wear a habit will become eligible for the chance to win SISTER ACT prizes, including free tickets to the show.

Photo Flash: Whoopi Goldberg and SISTER ACT Unveil Macy's 2011 Windows
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 19, 2011

On November 17, Macy's Herald Square kicked-off the season with a heavenly evening of holiday magic at the annual Christmas window unveiling on Broadway Boulevard. The event featured an appearance by special guest, Whoopi Goldberg, along with the divine cast members of the hit Broadway musical, Sister Act, including Tony Award nominee, Patina Miller. Santa Claus also made an appearance and led the countdown to flip the switch and unveil the 2011 Christmas Windows, this year titled 'Make-A-Wish.'

Whoopi Goldberg and SISTER ACT Cast to Make Appearance at Macy's Holiday Window Unveling, 11/17
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2011

On November 17, Macy's Herald Square will kick-off the season with a heavenly evening of holiday magic at the annual Christmas window unveiling on Broadway Boulevard. The event will feature an appearance by special guest, Whoopi Goldberg, along with the divine cast members of the hit Broadway musical, Sister Act, including Tony Award nominee, Patina Miller. The One-and-Only Santa Claus, will make an appearance and lead the countdown to flip the switch and unveil the 2011 Christmas Windows, this year titled 'Make-A-Wish'.

Whoopi Goldberg and SISTER ACT Cast to Make Appearance at Macy's Holiday Window Unveling, 11/17
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 15, 2011

On November 17, Macy's Herald Square will kick-off the season with a heavenly evening of holiday magic at the annual Christmas window unveiling on Broadway Boulevard. The event will feature an appearance by special guest, Whoopi Goldberg, along with the divine cast members of the hit Broadway musical, Sister Act, including Tony Award nominee, Patina Miller. The One-and-Only Santa Claus, will make an appearance and lead the countdown to flip the switch and unveil the 2011 Christmas Windows, this year titled 'Make-A-Wish'.

SISTER ACT to Take Part in 'Race to Deliver,' 11/20
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 9, 2011

The hit Broadway musical SISTER ACT is partnering with God's Love We Deliver by outfitting runners for their 18th annual Race To Deliver on Sunday, November 20th in Central Park. The first 500 participants to sign up will receive a special nun habit to be worn during the fundraising event. All runners who wear a habit will become eligible for the chance to win SISTER ACT prizes, including free tickets to the show.

SISTER ACT Announces School Challenge Initiative
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 3, 2011

The SISTER ACT School Challenge Initiative is offering the chance for one lucky class from grades 5 through 9 to win a class field trip to SISTER ACT on Broadway. Teachers are invited to share their class' acts of kindness by submitting a photo of their class giving back to their community, along with the story behind it, for the chance to win a class field trip to SISTER ACT. For more information, visit www.schoolchallenge.tumblr.com. The SISTER ACT cast will choose the winning selection on January 13, 2012.

Raise Your Voice! Carolee Carmello Replaces Victoria Clark in SISTER ACT as 'Mother Superior' 11/19
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 1, 2011

Tony Award nominee Carolee Carmello will assume the role of Mother Superior in the Broadway musical SISTER ACT, beginning performances on Saturday, November 19 at 8:00pm. SISTER ACT is currently in its eighth smash month at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway). Ms. Carmello takes over from Victoria Clark, who originated the role on Broadway and received a Tony Award nomination for her performance.

Michael Esper, Stephanie J. Block, et al. Take Part in Sting/Yorkey's LAST SHIP Reading
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 25, 2011

Music legend Sting and Tony winner Brian Yorkey are in the process of writing a new musical entitled THE LAST SHIP, which just held a reading on October 18. BroadwayWorld has confirmed that the reading featured Broadway veterans Michael Esper, Stephanie J. Block, Colin Donnell and Laura Michelle Kelly, Fred Applegate, Bradley Dean, Jack Falahee, Lyle Mackston, Phoebe Strole and more.

STAGE TUBE: SISTER ACT Performs 'Fabulous Baby' on WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 24, 2011

Tune in to catch the SISTER ACT nuns and star Patina Miller break it down on the dance floor with a special musical performance, tonight, October 24th LIVE on ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars'. Produced by Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment, SISTER ACT is currently in its 8th smash month on Broadway at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway). In the mean time, catch 'Fabulous Baby' as performed on 'The Wendy Williams Show,' below.

Cast of SISTER ACT to Perform on DANCING WITH THE STARS, 10/24
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 18, 2011

Tune in to catch the SISTER ACT nuns and star Patina Miller break it down on the dance floor with a special musical performance, Monday, October 24th LIVE on ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars'. Produced by Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment, SISTER ACT is currently in its 8th smash month on Broadway at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway).

Ashley Brown, Fred Applegate, et al. Set for EMPIRE Workshop, 10/27-28
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 18, 2011

EMPIRE, a new musical about the men and women who defied the odds and built the tallest skyscraper in the world, is currently undergoing a five-week developmental workshop and will receive industry presentations on October 27 and 28.

Photo Coverage: First Look at YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN in Paris!
by Sam Durant - Oct 17, 2011

First look at Young Frankenstein in Paris.

Photo Coverage: SISTER ACT Records Number for 2011 Edition of 'Carols for a Cure' Album, Benefitting BC/EFA
by Peter James Zielinski - Sep 1, 2011

'Tis the season again. Well, almost. The 2011 edition of the annual Carols for a Cure album is now in the works. Purchase of the album benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. The album is produced by Rock-it Science Records. RSR's popular series Broadway's Carols for a Cure is currently in its twelfth year. This highly anticipated annual holiday release features casts from the current Broadway line-up of shows performing new and traditional holiday music. Broadway's Carols for a Cure offers a 'snapshot' of each season, as the casts and orchestras from each show on Broadway perform their own holiday track. Since 1999, Broadway's Carols for a Cure has featured the creative talents of thousands of Broadway's brightest stars and has raised over $3 million for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

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