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Nunsense A-Men!

Full-Length Musical, Comedy  /  5m

Book, Music and Lyrics by Dan Goggin

An all-male version of the heavenly musical revue Nunsense, this version features the same zany, wholesome, hilarious script with a little extra A-Men!

Nunsense A-Men!

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    5m
  • Duration
    Duration
    120 minutes (2 hours)
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult
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Summary

Nunsense A-Men! is basically the original Nunsense show with all of the characters being portrayed by male musical comedy performers. Think of it as “Mrs. Doubtfire enters the Convent.” Done totally seriously, this show is, to quote a critic, “no drag.” A whole new layer of comedy surfaces with lines like “The guys in the old neighborhood still can’t believe I became a nun!”

History

First performed in Brazil as Novicas Rebeldes, this version of Nunsense premiered off-Broadway at the 47th Street Theater in 1998. Receiving rave reviews and standing ovations, subsequent productions have boasted such stars as Laugh-In’s Arte Johnson as Mother Superior and Olympic champion Greg Louganis as Sister Robert Anne.

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SISTER MARY REGINA, MOTHER SUPERIOR (REVEREND MOTHER): Male, 60s
A feisty overweight Sophie Tucker-type who can't resist the spotlight.

SISTER MARY HUBERT, MISTRESS OF NOVICES: Male, mid 50s
The second in command, she is always competing with the Mother Superior.

SISTER ROBERT ANNE: Male, Mid 30s
A streetwise taught character from Brooklyn. A constant source of aggravation for the Mother Superior.

SISTER MARY AMNESIA: Male, Late 30s
This nun lost her memory after a crucifix fell on her head. She is very sweet.

SISTER MARY LEO: Male, Early/Mid 30s
The novice, who has entered the convent with the firm desire to become the first nun ballerina.

NOTE: In the Original New York Production the Mother Superior was named Sister Mary Cardelia. In all subsequent productions the Mother Superior is named Sister Mary Regina, while Sister Mary Cardelia is the nun who modeled for the convent greeting cards.

  • Time Period Present Day
  • Setting

    Mt. Saint Helen's school auditorium. The present.

  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
  • Additional Features Physical Comedy
  • Duration 120 minutes (2 hours)
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

Media

“Is Nunsense A-Men! fun? Definitely yes. The all-male cast is a genuine blessing.” – The New York Times

“A change of habit... boy oh, boy!” – The New York Times

Music

Music Samples

Act I

1. Overture – Orchestra
2. “Veni Creator Spiritus” – Robert Anne & All
3. “Nunsense Is Habit-Forming” – All
4. “A Difficult Transition” – All
5a. Quiz Timer – Orchestra
5b. Quiz Fanfare – Orchestra
5c. Quiz Fanfare – Orchestra
6. “Benedicite” – Leo & Hubert
6a. Benedicite Playoff – Orchestra
7. “The Biggest Ain't The Best” – Hubert & Leo
8. Robert Anne’s Surprise - Orchestra
8a. “Another Surprise” – Robert Anne
9. “Playing Second Fiddle” – Robert Anne
9a. “Second Fiddle Conclusion” – Robert Anne
10. “So You Want to Be A Nun” – Amnesia & Annette
10a. Nun Playoff – Orchestra
11. “Mock Fifties” – Leo & Robert Anne
11a. “One Last Hope” – Hubert, Rev. Mother, Leo & Robert Anne
12. “Turn Up the Spotlight” – Rev. Mother
12a. Spotlight Playoff – Orchestra
13. “Lilacs Bring Back Memories” – Leo, Hubert, Amnesia & Rev. Mother
14. The Witch – Orchestra
15/16. “Turn Off That Spotlight/ Tackle That Temptation” – All

Act II

17. The Veil – Orchestra
18. “Growing Up Catholic” – Robert Anne, Hubert, Leo & Amnesia
19. “Clean Out The Freezer” – Hubert, Amnesia, Anne & Leo
20. Euthanasia’s Chord – Orchestra
22. “Just A Coupla Sisters” – Hubert & Rev. Mother
23. Soup’s On – Orchestra
24. “Second Fiddle (Reprise)” – Robert Anne
25. “I Just Want to Be A Star” – Robert Anne
25a. Star Playoff – Orchestra
26. “The Drive-In” – Robert Anne, Leo & Amnesia
27. Nunsmoke – Orchestra
28. “I Could Have Gone to Nashville” – Amnesia
28a. Nashville Playoff – Orchestra
29. “Gloria In Excelsis Deo” – All
30. “Holier Than Thou” – Hubert & All
31. “Nunsense (Reprise)” – All
32. Bows & Exit Music – Orchestra

Piano
Reed (Alto Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute)
Synthesizer
Percussion (Drums, Timpani, Bells, Cowbell, Temple Block, Wood Block, Small Triangle, Mark Tree, Bird Whistle, Bass Drum, Chime (B, F, F#, G), Crotales, Triangle, Train Whistle, Bell Tree, Slide Whistle)
Trombone
Trumpet 1&2 (dbl. Flugelhorn)
Bass
Violin

  • Musical Style Classic Broadway
  • Dance Requirements Easy
  • Orchestra Size Small/Combo
  • Chorus Size No Chorus

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6 Piano-Conductor
6 Libretti

1 Reed
1 Synthesizer
1 Percussion
1 Trombone
1 Trumpet 1&2
1 Bass
1 Violin

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6 Piano-Conductor
6 Libretti

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Authors

Dan Goggin

Dan Goggin

Dan Goggin, a writer and director, came to New York from Alma, Michigan to study as a classical countertenor. He began his professional career singing in the Broadway production of Luther, starring Albert Finney. While appearing in a comic folk-duo called “The Saxons,” he beg ...

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