Hallelujah! Sister Act Musical is going to debut down under later this year.
Hailed the “most feel-good show of the year”, Sister Act, the heavenly musical comedy sensation, is set to grace the stages of Sydney and Melbourne for the first time in Australia.
John Frost for Crossroads Live brings this Broadway and UK smash hit to Australian audiences, with the curtains rising at the Capitol Theatre in Sydney in August 2024, followed by a performance at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne from November 2024.
Sister Act Australia 2024
- Capitol Theatre, Sydney from August 2024
- Regent Theatre, Melbourne from November 2024
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“It is a joyous thing to produce a musical that has never been seen in Australia before, and I feel very blessed to be bringing Sister Act to our shores. It’s a brilliant, must-see show that will lift audiences up, and I know Australians will get into the habit of seeing it again and again,” said Producer John Frost.
Based on the iconic film starring Whoopi Goldberg and featuring original music by Tony® and 8-time Oscar® award-winner Alan Menken, Sister Act promises an evening of joyous and uplifting entertainment. Drawing inspiration from Motown, soul, and disco, the musical follows the unexpected turn in the life of disco diva Deloris, who, after witnessing a murder, finds herself in protective custody in the most unlikely place – a convent! Encouraged to help a struggling choir, Deloris not only assists her fellow sisters in finding their true voices but also rediscovers her own in this heartwarming tale.
The creative team behind Sister Act includes Alan Menken (Music), Glenn Slater (Lyrics), Cheri and Bill Steinkellner (Book), Bill Buckhurst (Director), Alistair David (Choreographer), Morgan Large (Set & Costume Design), Stephen Brooker (Musical Supervision), Tim Mitchell (Lighting Design), and Tom Marshall (Sound Design).
A musical truly sent from above, Sister Act has been nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and six Olivier Award nominations across the original West End season and the London revival season. After its Australian debut, Sister Act is set to return to London’s West End from March 2024.
Casting announcements will be made in the coming months, so stay tuned for updates on the heavenly ensemble.
Tickets on sale from 29 Feb. For further information and to sign up to the priority waitlist, visit www.sisteractthemusical.com.au
