Written by Dan Goggin
Nunsense begins when the Little Sisters of Hoboken discover that their cook,
Sister Julia, Child of God, has accidentally poisoned 52 of the sisters, and
they are in dire need of funds for the burials. The sisters decide that the
best way to raise the money is to put on a variety show, so they take over
the school auditorium, which is currently set up for the eighth grade production
of “Grease.” Here we meet Reverend Mother Regina, a former circus performer;
Sister Mary Hubert, the Mistress of Novices; a streetwise nun from Brooklyn
named Sister Robert Anne; Sister Mary Leo, a novice who is a wannabe ballerina;
and the delightfully wacky Sister Mary Amnesia, the nun who lost her memory
when a crucifix fell on her head. Featuring star turns, tap and ballet dancing,
an audience quiz, and comic surprises, this show has become an international
phenomenon. With more than 5000 productions worldwide, it has been translated
into 21 languages.
Synopsis Provided by Nunsense.com
The Cast of Nunsense (1993)
Sister Mary Regina - Candy Smith
Sister Mary Hubert - Naomi Williams
Sister Robert Anne - Karen Nauer
Sister Mary Amnesia - Debbie McLendon
Sister Mary Leo - Amanda Johnson
Directed by Craig Millard
About the Author
DAN GOGGIN
(Writer/Director) came to New York from Alma, Michigan to study as a classical countertenor.
He began his professional career singing in the Broadway production of "Luther" starring
Albert Finney. While appearing in a comic folk-duo called "The Saxons" he began writing.
This led to scores for the off Broadway musical, Hark! (in which he also appeared), the
Broadway production of Legend and two revues. Goggin received the 1986 Outer Critics' Circle
Awards given to Nunsense for Best Musical, Best Book, and Best Music. His "nunless" musical
Balancing Act has toured the U.S. and played in London and Australia. Nunsense and Nunsense
2: The Second Coming, both starring Rue McClanahan have been recorded for the A&E Televisio
Network. Nunsense 3: The Jamboree toured the U.S. starring Georgia Engel and has been recorded
for television at the Grand Ole Opry starring Vicki Lawrence. Nunsense A-Men! opened at the
47th Street Theatre in New York in June 1998 and has since been produced with "Laugh-Ins" Arte
Johnson, impressionist Frank Gorshin, and Olympic Champion Greg Louganis. Nuncrackers: The
Nunsense Christmas Musical premiered in October 1998, followed by a national tour starring
Dody Goodman, Jeff Trachta and Dawn Wells. The Nuncrackers television special playing the PBS
network starring Rue McClanahan with guest star John Ritter, received an Emmy nomination for
Best Musical Score. Cast recordings of the shows as well as songbooks, videos and DVD's are
available at 1-800-YES-NUNS. Dan's project, Meshuggah-Nuns: The Ecumenical Nunsense premiered
in September 2002 and is currently playing is several U.S. venues. The all-star touring
production of Nunsense starring Kaye Ballard, Georgia Engel, Mimi Hines, Darlene Love and
Lee Meriwether marked the 20th anniversary of the original show. In 2004 Dan's "serious piece"
The Traditional Latin Mass was recorded by cast members and friends. 2005 marks the premiere
of the newest installment of shows - - - Nunsensations: The Nunsense Vegas Revue.
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