Nunsense II
Dan Goggin
Nunsense
by Dan Goggin
Off-Broadway
Highlights
120 mins Present Day All Women Unit Set/Multiple Settings Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes British
Awards & Recognition
Outer Critics Circle
Winner! Four Outer Critics Circle Awards, including Best Book, Music and Off-Broadway Musical
What readers are saying
Readers have mixed feelings about the play, with some enjoying its charm and humor while others find it outdated and lacking depth. Many appreciate the fun premise and character dynamics, but a few critics remark on the weak plot and corny jokes. Overall, it seems to resonate well with some audiences, especially those recalling fond memories from childhood.
Charming characters Supper funny Fun as it should be Outdated corny jokes Weak plot
Synopsis
"The show is a fundraiser put on by the Little Sisters of Hoboken to raise money to bury sisters accidently poisoned by the convent cook, Sister Julia (Child of God)"--Back cover.
Press Reviews
"A hail of fun and frolic! Wacky and outrageous with a hysterical ‘anything goes’ sense of fun!"
— The New York Times
"You don't have to be Catholic to love Nunsense!"
— Entertainment Tonight
"Inspired madness! Go see it!"
— Jewish Post and Opinion
"Guaranteed to lift your spirits... Very, very funny."
— National Catholic News
Characters
| Character |
|---|
| SISTER MARY REGINA, MOTHER SUPERIOR A feisty overweight Sophie Tucker-type who can't resist the spotlight. |
| SISTER MARY HUBERT, MISTRESS OF NOVICES The second in command, she is always competing with the Mother Superior. |
| SISTER ROBERT ANNE A streetwise taught character from Brooklyn. A constant source of aggravation for the Mother Superior. |
| SISTER MARY AMNESIA This nun lost her memory after a crucifix fell on her head. She is very sweet. |
| SISTER MARY LEO The novice, who has entered the convent with the firm desire to become the first nun ballerina. |
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Nuns and Nunsense
Publication
Publisher Samuel French
Year 1994
Binding Paperback
Pages 81
Place New York
Language English
ISBN-13 9780573689185
ISBN-10 0573689180
LCCN 87124160
LCC ML50.G603 N8 1986
Nunsense is a British play written by Dan Goggin and published by Samuel French in New York (1994).
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