Sequins, sass, sparkle and shine are not the usual words that come to mind when you think of sisters of the cloth. The conservative and sensible, charitable and caring, convent of nuns is undergoing a transformation not of its own choosing. When a wannabee superstar singer is hidden (read relocated, as in witness protection) with a sisterhood of religiosity, the lady in question, one Deloris Van Cartier, does not go quietly into that good sacred place.
Deloris who unwittingly witnesses a murder by her married boyfriend and boss Curtis does the honorable deed and reports it to the police, in this case Police Detective Eddie Souther. What happens to Deloris as she plays a cloak and dagger game with the criminals chasing her is captured in the rousing comedy “Sister Act The Musical” roaring into the Seven Angels Theatre in Waterbury to Sunday, May 18.
Several decades ago Whoopi Goldberg played the wise cracking, joyfully singing Deloris in the movies. This new version composed by Alan Menken and Glenn Slater, with book by Cheri and Bill Steinkellner, Teagan La’Shay stars as the spunky disco diva, Semina DeLaurentis as the uncompromising and suspicious Mother Superior, Michael Barra as the desperate murderer Curtis, Tymother Harrell as the helpful detective Eddie and Lucy D’Addario as the novice nun who is unsure of her calling, plus a talented and energetic cast of performers. New music reaches heavenly heights with such spirited numbers as “Fabulous, Baby!,” “Raise Your Voice,” and “Take Me to Heaven.”
Marissa Follo Perry and Michael Barra are co-directors of this Divine Musical Comedy.
As Deloris goes under wraps in the protective skirts of the good sisters, she soon finds herself pressed into service of a godly nature. The convent’s choir is suffering mightily and Deloris appears like an angel sent from above to perform miracles and offer a joyful noise unto the Lord. Prepare to be blown away as this chorus is rejuvenated to razzle-dazzle ’em proportions. Catch the infectious spirits as this sisterhood soars to the rafters.
For tickets ($30-45), call Seven Angels, 1 Plank Road, Waterbury at 203-757-4676 or online at SevenAngelsTheatre.org. Performances are Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Be sure to check for the specialty night for extra early treats.
Upcoming events include the annual high school Halo Awards May 27-30 at 7 pm at the Palace Theater in Waterbury, June 6 at 8 p.m. with The Sixties Show, a party for Semina DeLaurentis to honor her 35 years of excellence on June 12 at 6 p.m. in a SEMINA-CELEBRATION, A Doo-Woo Show THE ACCHORDS on June 15 at 2 pm, A Pink Floyd Experience RETRO FLOYD on July 12 at 8 pm and BACK TO THE GARDEN 1969: The Woodstock Experience on August 23 at 8 pm. There are a lot of great entertainment coming your way!
Learn how the powerful glue of friendship cements Deloris with her newly found sisterhood of singing sisters. You’ll have lots of good reasons to rejoice!
