Written by Dan Goggin
Nunsense 2: The Second Coming takes place six weeks after the sisters have
staged their first benefit. The sisters are back presenting a "thank-you"
show for all the people who supported them in the past. But now, they're
a bit slicker, having been "bitten by the theater bug." Things get to off
to a rousing start as the sisters sing Nunsense, the Magic Word, but before
long. chaos erupts. Two Franciscans come to claim Sister Mary Amnesia (who
has won the Publishers? Clearing House Sweepstakes) as one of their own.
At the same time the nuns hear that a talent scout is in the audience to
see them strut their stuff. From the riotous bingo game run by Sister
Amnesia to the hilarious duet, What Would Elvis Do?, to the rousing finale,
There's Only One Way to End Your Prayers and That's to Say Amen!, this show
will have you rolling in the aisles!
Synopsis Provided by Nunsense.com
The Cast of Nunsense II: The Second Coming (2001)
Sister Mary Regina, Mother Superior - Candy Smith
Sister Mary Hubert - Vangela Albertson
Sister Robert Anne - Deena L. Trouten
Sister Mary Paul, a.k.a. Amnesia - Sarah Ray
Sister Mary Leo - Amy M. Williams
Sister Mary Annette - Sarah Ray
Directed by Craig Millard
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| Playbill (2002) |
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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