Penn State Centre Stage will present Sister Act, the tale of a nightclub singer who reluctantly turns a convent’s lackluster nun choir into a glitzy performing ensemble. The musical comedy, based on the 1992 hit film, features a disco-infused score by Disney film composer Alan Menken.
Opening night is Friday, Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m. with general performances scheduled Oct. 13-17 at 7:30 p.m. There is an additional performance on Oct. 17 at 2 p.m.
It will be held at James P. and AJ Jimirro Playhouse Theatre.
Purchase tickets online, by phone at 814-863-0255, or in person from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays at the Arts Ticket Center in Eisenhower Auditorium. Prices listed online include all fees. Save $4 per ticket when you order by phone or in person.
For more information about the performance times, reception events, and to purchase tickets, visit Penn State Centre Stage.
‘Great joys of theatre-making’
Kikora Franklin, director of the School of Theatre and producing artistic director of Centre Stage, choreographs the production, which provides her an opportunity to engage with the students in the creative process.
“One of the great joys of theatre-making, and our approach to this piece, is inviting the students’ ideas, perspectives, and energy into the room and onto the stage,” Kikora says. “The result is a vibrant celebration of community and the extraordinary talent of our students.”
