Sister Act (franchise)


Sister Act is an American media franchise which consists of two films: Sister Act, , and a Broadway musical.

Films

''Sister Act'' (1992)

When a lively lounge singer Deloris Van Cartier sees her mobster beau, Vince LaRocca, commit murder, she is relocated for her protection. Set up in the guise of a nun in a California convent, Deloris proceeds to upend the quiet lives of the resident sisters. In an effort to keep her out of trouble, they assign Deloris to the convent's choir, an ensemble that she soon turns into a vibrant and soulful act that gains widespread attention.
The film was one of the most financially successful comedies of the early 1990s, grossing $231 million worldwide.

''Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit'' (1993)

In the sequel, Las Vegas performer Deloris Van Cartier is surprised by a visit from her nun friends, including Sister Mary Patrick and Sister Mary Lazarus. She soon finds out that she is needed in her nun guise as Sister Mary Clarence to help teach music to teens at a troubled school in hopes of keeping the facility from closing at the hands of Mr. Crisp, a callous administrator.
Despite being a moderate commercial success, grossing over $57 million in the United States, the film was a critical failure.

Future

Possible remake (TBA)

On June 3, 2015, a remake was confirmed to be in the works with Legally Blonde screenwriters Kirsten Smith and Karen McCullah writing.

''Sister Act 3'' (TBA)

When asked in a 2013 appearance on Watch What Happens Live about acting in a sequel, Whoopi Goldberg initially refused, citing the passing of so many of her nun co-stars, stating "it's not Sister Act without them." But during a 2015 appearance on Watch What Happens Live, she changed her stance to a maybe, stating:
After a Broad City cameo in 2016, Whoopi expressed doubts about a sequel based on missing cast members, but said she thought it would be fun and likable. In May 2017, she affirmed her desire for the third film to happen, adding in July that she would like to direct it and had confidence it would be made.
On December 7, 2018, it was confirmed that Regina Y. Hicks and Karin Gist were hired to write the script to Sister Act 3 with it being planned for a release on Disney+.

Reworked musical

A reworked version of the musical is expected to debut at the Curve, Leicester starring Brenda Edwards and produced by Whoopi Goldberg and Jamie Wilson.

Other media

Musical

The musical Sister Act, directed by Peter Schneider and choreographed by Marguerite Derricks, premiered at the Pasadena Playhouse in Pasadena, California on October 24, 2006 and closed on December 23, 2006. It broke records, grossing $1,085,929 to become the highest grossing show ever at that venue. The production then moved to the Alliance Theater in Atlanta, Georgia, where it ran from January 17 to February 25, 2007.
The musical then opened at the West End at the London Palladium on June 2, 2009, following previews from May 7. The production was directed by Peter Schneider produced by Whoopi Goldberg together with the Dutch company Stage Entertainment, and choreographed by Anthony Van Laast, with set design by Klara Zieglerova, costume design by Lez Brotherston, and lighting design by Natasha Katz. Following a year-long search, 24-year-old actress Patina Miller was cast as Deloris, alongside Sheila Hancock as the Mother Superior, Ian Lavender as Monsignor Howard, Chris Jarman as Shank, Ako Mitchell as Eddie, Katie Rowley Jones as Sister Mary Robert, Claire Greenway as Sister Mary Patrick, and Julia Sutton as Sister Mary Lazarus. The musical received four Laurence Olivier Awards nominations including Best Musical. On October 30, 2010, the show played its final performance at the London Palladium and transferred to Broadway.
The musical opened at the Broadway Theater on April 20, 2011, with previews beginning March 24, 2011. Jerry Zaks directed the Broadway production with Douglas Carter Bean rewriting the book. Patina Miller, who originated the role of Deloris in the West End production, reprised her role, making her Broadway debut. She was later replaced by Raven Symone, also making her Broadway debut. The original Broadway cast featured Victoria Clark, Fred Applegate, Sarah Bolt,, Chester Gregory, Kingsley Leggs, Marla Mindelle, and Audrie Neenan. The musical received five Tony Award nominations including Best Musical.
The musical closed in August 2012 after playing 561 performances.

Cast and characters

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