Sister Act: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Sister Act tells the story of Deloris Van Cartier, a disco diva who, after witnessing a crime, is placed in protective custody in a convent. To keep her safe and undercover, Deloris takes on the guise of a nun and discovers a world quite different from her glamorous lifestyle. As she transforms the convent’s struggling choir into a sensational ensemble, the musical explores themes of friendship, redemption, and the power of music.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Contemporary (2006)
Cast Size: 20+
Genre: Dramedy
Setting: 1970s / USA (Pennsylvania)
Creative Team
Music: Alan Menken
Lyrics: Glenn Slater
Book: Cheri Steinkellner, Bill Steinkellner
Cast Albums
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Licensing: Music Theatre International➝
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
2000s, Based on a Movie, Disco, Feel-Good, Female Lead, Gospel, Religious, Soul
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