OUR REVIEW 11TH AUGUST
#sydney We were blessed to attend @sisteractmusicalau at the @capitoltheatresydney today. Based on the iconic movie starring Whoopi Goldberg (a fave for me growing up), the show follows similar scenes with some cool and funny twists, amazing singing and a variety of songs! The sisters came out during the interval and really made us laugh 😆
Unfortunately Casey Donovan (lead for Deloris Van Cartier) did not perform for us today but we were both graced and blessed with @gabriyel.thomas’ presence! Gabriyel has an amazing voice and she had a great attitude to match and so fitting for the role of Deloris!
The cast was outstanding with Genevieve Lemon as Mother Superior and Rhonda Burchmore as Sister Mary Lazarus - both were excellent. The crowd thought Sister Mary Lazarus was hilarious singing and dancing wise. We loved the solos from Sophie Montague as Sister Mary Robert and Raphael Wong as Eddie Souther. The crowd definitely had a soft spot for Eddie! Miss thought James Bell as TJ was so funny! An amazing cast all round with some fantastic singing, music and a gorgeous set too!
Recommended 10 years+. The show does contain some moderate language, gunshot effects, depictions of smoking, drinking and mild adult sexual and violence references as well as strobe lighting and smoke haze.
Praise be! The habit is coming to Australia. John Frost for Crossroads Live is delighted to announce the arrival of the most heavenly of musicals, Sister Act, which will make its Australian debut from August 2024.
The eagerly anticipated production of the Broadway and UK smash hit musical comedy sensation direct from London will open at the Capitol Theatre in Sydney in August 2024, the Regent Theatre in Melbourne from November 2024 and Festival Theatre, Adelaide in March 2024!
Update 14th June 2024 - The final cast members have been unveiled for the Australian premiere musical Sister Act, including Sophie Montague, Bianca Bruce, Raphael Wong and James Bryers. They will be joining Australian musical theatre royalty in Casey Donovan, Genevieve Lemon and Rhonda Burchmore in the most heavenly of musicals, premiering in Sydney in August!
Making their professional debut, Sophie Montague will be stepping into the role of Sister Mary Robert, Raphael Wong (The Phantom of the Opera, Midnight) will play Deloris’ love interest Eddie, James Bryers (Moulin Rouge, Matilda the Musical) will play Curtis Jackson, Bianca Bruce (Mamma Mia the Musical, Cinderella) will play Sister Mary Patrick, Emma Powell (Come From Away, Kinky Boots) will feature as Sister Mary Theresa, and Sally Bourne (Les Miserables, Once We Lived Here) will perform the role of Sister Mary Martin of Tours.
Also joining the cast is Damien Bermingham (Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical, Billy Elliott) as Monsignor O’Hara, Jordan Angelides (Catch Me if you Can, They’re Playing Our Song) as Pablo, Tom Struik (West Side Story, Shrek the Musical) as Joey and James Bell (Black is the New White, The Aliens) as TJ.
Rounding up the Ensemble and Swing roles includes Kayla Carter, Theodore Williams, Patrick Volpe, Simon Fairweather, Elenor Smith Adams, Cara Bessey and Melanie Bird!
UPDATE 14th April 2024 - Praise be! In the biggest role of her career to date, Casey Donovan has been confirmed to lead the cast of the most heavenly of musicals, Sister Act, when it opens at the Capitol Theatre in Sydney from August and the Regent Theatre in Melbourne from November. Joining Casey in donning the habit will be the much-loved Genevieve Lemon in the role of Mother Superior.
Casey Donovan confirmed as Deloris Van Cartier in Sister Act - Image supplied.
“Although I never thought I would see the day when I put on a habit, I’m so incredibly excited to be joining Sister Act and to be playing the lead role of Deloris Van Cartier, played by the iconic Whoopi Goldberg in the much-loved films,” said Casey Donovan.
“Growing up, Sister Act was one of the movies that I watched on repeat. I love the film and am truly honoured to be part of such an uplifting, joyful, fun and feel-good production featuring the brilliant original music by multiple Tony Award-winning composer Alan Menken,” she added.
“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 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 (Disney’s Aladdin, Enchanted, The Little Mermaid), and songs inspired by Motown, soul and disco, this heavenly musical is joyous and uplifting in equal measures.
Sister Act - Previous show - Images: Supplied
Disco diva Deloris’ life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder. Placed under protective custody she is hidden in the one place she shouldn’t be found – a convent! Encouraged to help the struggling choir, she helps her fellow sisters find their true voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own.
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 sent from above, Sister Act is the brilliant, must-see show which raises the spirits and warms the soul time after time. Nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, as well as a total of six Olivier Award nominations across the original West End season and the London revival season. Sister Act will be returning to London’s West End from March 2024.
Dates:
Sydney - Capitol Theatre from 6th August to 6th October 2024.
Melbourne - Regent Theatre, Melbourne from 3rd November to 15th December 2024.
Brisbane - Queensland Performing Arts Centre from 8th February to 9th March 2024.
Adelaide - Festival Theatre, Adelaide from 22nd March to 6 April 2025.
Event details:
Recommended age is for 10 and up
Contains moderate language, gunshot effects and depictions of smoking onstage
Show duration is 2hrs 30mins including interval.
Photography, video and sound recordings of any kind are strictly prohibited during the performance.
Concession applies to Children, Full Time Students, Seniors and Pensioners. You will need to be able to present proof of your eligibility for the concession prior to admission to the Event.
The Producers of SISTER ACT cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist, which is always subject to illness and leave arrangements.
Please arrive promptly as latecomers cannot be admitted until a designated point in the performance. Please note, no refunds are issued to patrons arriving late.