Sister Act at Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre

“Big, glitzy numbers are the toast of Broadway musicals. The only thing better? Big glitzy numbers… with nuns!” – New York Post

Buckle up, Oklahoma City, because sometimes salvation comes with a steady, funky disco beat!

This season it’s going to be good to be a nun, because the riotous musical comedy that will make you want to trade your nine to five for a habit is coming to town! 

It’s all the powerhouse vocals you could possibly want in a production; it’s an explosion of sequins, showstopping tunes, energy, classic fish-out-of-water charm, and dialogue that will have you stitches; it’s a toe-tapping, hands-clapping experience oozing with chemistry, sass, and salvation – and it will take you straight to heaven!

That’s right, Oklahoma City, can we get a hallelujah, because Sister Act is coming to the Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre this season!

Sister Act Tickets

Tickets are flying off the shelves at low prices, but because of the popular demand, they won’t be available for much longer. Head on down to the Civic Centre Music Hall’s box office now to get yours in hand, or alternatively, if you don’t want to risk them selling out, simply click on the Buy Tickets link now! This won’t redirect you to the convent, but rather to the world’s most reliable online marketplace TicketSqueeze.com, where you’ll be able to pick your preferred seats according to your taste and budget, process the transaction, and download your buyer-guaranteed tickets to your phone quickly and efficiently. 

So are you ready to raise your voice? 

“A feel-good crowdpleaser worth celebrating.” – New York Times

SYNOPSIS

Deloris Van Cartier, a sassy club singer, accidentally stands witness to a murder and flees to a local police station for assistance. With the help of Eddie ‘Sweaty Eddie’ Souther, Deloris goes into hiding at the very last place anybody would expect her to be – the Queen of Angels convent, in a habit. 

Deloris’ fiery, spunky personality causes clashes with the stern Mother Superior, and with the hopes to keep Deloris busy and out of trouble, the Mother Superior asks Deloris for assistance with the convent’s off-key choir. Deloris teaches the choir proper harmonies, disco dancing, vocal skills, and the newly energized choir becomes a massive success. However, when Deloris’ boyfriend Curtis – the murderer – sees the choir on television, he recognizes Deloris and sets out to find her. 

Sister Act is one of those productions you simply can’t help but to love – from the camp and comedy right down to the stunning music, from the embodiment of the energetic characters to the powerhouse vocal deliveries. It’s entertainment at its very best! 

“Plenty of laughter rocks the rafters!” – Newsroom Jersey

CREATIVE TEAM

This creative team is the reason why the convent will never be the same again. They’re the team that will make you want to trade your nine to five for a habit; they’re the masterminds turning everything off-key into something soulful and spectacular – and what they have created this season is entertainment at its very best!

Bringing writing duo Cheri and Bill Steinkellner’s iconic book, Alan Menken’s infectious disco score, and Glenn Slater’s catchy lyrics to life this season, is director Ashley Wells (Waitress, Sweet Charity, Jersey Boys, Kinky Boots, Matilda), musical director Michael D. Childs, choral director Jordan M. Andrews, and choreographer Hui Cha Poos. The highly accomplished and skillful creative team also includes the talents of scenic designer Adam Koch, costume designers Vincent Scassellati and Kenneth Burrell, lighting designer Helene Kuukka, sound designer Jacob Henry, properties designer Courtney Strong, hair and wig designer J M Weaver, fight director and intimacy coordinator Kris Kuss, and stage manager Shannon Richey. 

“A lively and extremely funny musical comedy with an infectious score of new disco numbers.” – The Record

CAST

Hitting the stage this season with all the sass, sequins and singing you could possibly want and more, is a powerhouse cast with a massive collection of powerhouse vocals between them – and they’re fabulous, baby!

Stepping into the habits, is the incredible Kristina Love (TINA: The Tina Turner Musical, Disney’s Hercules, Aladdin, Dirty Dancing) as Deloris Van Cartier, Jessica Tate as Mother Superior, Cory King as Sister Mary Lazarus, Ellen Pierce as Sister Mary Robert, Renee Anderson as Sister Mary Patrick, Kara Staiger as Sister Mary Theresa, and Barbara Fox Demaio as Sister Mary Martin of Tours. The highly skilled cast also includes the talents of Jason Bias as Monsignor O’Hara, Brandon Burton as Eddie Souther, Sinclair Freeman as Curtis Jackson, Luis Rojas as Pablo, Zachary Wright as Joey, Dario Elie as TJ, and Selena Simmons as Tina. 

“Filled with beautiful vocals, an energetic ensemble and a fabulous feeling of sisterhood!” – Everything Theatre

HISTORY & LEGACY

A film such as the 1992 hit Sister Act featuring Whoopi Goldberg can’t simply be left at that – the screen. It’s destined for something bigger and more timeless – something only live theatre can provide. Writing duo Bill and Cheri Steinkellner wrote a wonderful book oozing with witty dialogue, razor-sharp one-liners, and underneath it all, genuine emotional depth, while world-renowned composer Alan Menken composed an entire original disco-tinged score, with lyrics by Glenn Slater. While the stage adaptation has many changes from the film, and completely comprises original music instead of the well-known songs from the film, the musical is absolute perfection with the main story perfectly intact. In fact, it is a promise that Sister Act will be one of your favorites ever!

Sister Act premiered at the Pasadena Playhouse in October 2006, becoming the highest-grossing production ever staged at the venue. Critics said that it had “Broadway written all over it” – and after opening on the West End at the London Palladium in 2009, Sister Act finally had its Broadway premiere in April 2011 at the Broadway Theatre. 

Sister Act has received plenty of award nominations to date, including Laurence Olivier Award nominations for Best New Musical, Tony Award nominations for Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, and Best Original Score, among others, Drama Desk Award nominations, and Outer Critics Circle Award nominations. 

“Sister Act will convert you.” – Associated Press

THE THELMA GAYLORD PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE

This season’s biggest celebration of music, community and finding your voice in the most unexpected places is hip and happening at the iconic Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre, one of the venues at the Civic Centre Music Hall, situated on 201 North Walker Avenue, Oklahoma City. 

Initially destined to become a municipal auditorium, the Civic Centre Music Hall was designed as a six-story building with Art Deco and neoclassical features, a large-capacity main hall, and a smaller theatre. After numerous changes and renovations, the stunning Civic Centre Music Hall was opened to the public in 2001, featuring the Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre, the Freede Little Theatre, CitySpace, the Meinders Hall of Mirrors, and the Joel Levine Rehearsal Hall. 

Modern elegance meets historic charm in the gorgeous Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre. The auditorium features luxurious, plush seating for up to 2,477 patrons across multiple vertical tiers, including an orchestra floor, a grand tier, a mezzanine, and a balcony, as well as classy, private box seats. Not only is the massive proscenium stage perfect for large-scale productions, but the venue also boasts state-of-the-art sound and lighting, pin-drop acoustics, impeccable sight-lines from all seats, and great amenities, including a full bar, concession stands, a kiosk, and merchandise booths. 

“One of the season’s happiest surprises!” – New York Post