Sister Act

Run Time:
2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission

Ages: 8+

Opened: April 20, 2011
Closing: August 26, 2012

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When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place cops are sure she won't be found - a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and an uptight Mother Superior. Using her fabulous disco-ness and killer voice to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community, but in doing so blows her cover. Soon it's nun-on-the-run time but she finds salvation in the heavenly power of her newly found sisterhood. Based on the mega-hit feature film, SISTER ACT features an original Alan Menken/Glenn Slater score with a vast inspiration of musical styles from Motown, soul and funk to great big disco anthems and Barry White inspired musical comedy.

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9 / 10

A blessed event has landed on Broadway. "Sister Act," which opened last night, is a feel-good crowd-pleaser worth celebrating. Here are 10 reasons to sing its praises…

Sister Act: A Hard Habit to Break?

7 / 10

But while the film's nun numbers (like "I Will Follow Him") were giddy and infectious in a more subtle way, this show opts for glitz, line dancing, and absurdity, as the nuns rap, sing about their "booties," and practically engage in Busby Berkeley configurations. Less would have been more. The score is uneven (there's a lyric that goes "If you got stigmata/Show me yours, I'll show you mine"), but Alan Menken has cooked up some pleasing sounds derived from Philadelphia soul and other nostalgic genres, in between homages to Sondheim and to his own "Beauty and the Beast." And you watch a lot of the show smiling despite yourself. A work of art? No, it isn't even Priscilla. But you could have way less fun with religious people.

Sister Act FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the songs are in Sister Act and what's the order?

Take Me To Heaven (Nightclub)
Fabulous, Baby!
Here Within These Walls
When I Find My Baby
I Could Be That Guy
Here Within These Walls (Reprise)
Raise Your Voice
Take Me To Heaven (Nun Choir Version)
Lady in the Long Black Dress
The Life I Never Led
Fabulous Baby! (Reprise)
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The Life I Never Led (Reprise)
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Spread the Love Around

What productions of Sister Act have there been?

Sister Act has had 6 productions including which opened in 2006, which opened in 2007, West End which opened in 2009, Broadway which opened in 2011, US Tour which opened in 2012 and West End which opened in 2022.

What Tony Awards has Sister Act been nominated for?

Best Musical , , Best Book of a Musical for Cheri Steinkellner, Best Book of a Musical for Bill Steinkellner, Best Book of a Musical for Douglas Carter BeaneBest Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Alan Menken and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Glenn Slater.

What awards has Sister Act been nominated for?

Sister Act has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Glenn Slater, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Alan Menken, Outstanding Musical (Drama Desk Awards), Outstanding Costume Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Lez Brotherston, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Jerry Zaks, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Natasha Katz, Outstanding New Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards), Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards), and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Patina Miller.

What awards has Sister Act won?

Sister Act has won several awards, including Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Glenn Slater, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Alan Menken, Outstanding Musical (Drama Desk Awards), Outstanding Costume Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Lez Brotherston, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Jerry Zaks, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Natasha Katz, Outstanding New Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards), Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards), and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Patina Miller.

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