Theatre South Playhouse to stage 'Nunsense'

The Theatre South Playhouse in the Dr. Phillips community is preparing for its first big performance of 2022. 

The nonprofit theatre will stage "Nunsense" throughout select dates in February.

Nunsense follows the story of The Little Sisters of Hoboken who have just discovered that their cook, Sister Julia, Child of God, has accidentally poisoned 52 of the sisters, and they are in dire need of funds for the burials. The sisters decide the best way to raise the money is to put on a variety show. 

“Your belly will hurt from laughing so hard,” Executive Director Hillary Brook said. 

The musical takes audience members on a comedic journey where they meet Reverend Mother Regina, a former circus performer; Sister Mary Hubert, the Mistress of Novices; a streetwise nun from Brooklyn named Sister Robert Anne; Sister Mary Leo, a novice who is a wannabe ballerina; and the delightfully wacky Sister Mary Amnesia, the nun who lost her memory when a crucifix fell on her head.

The show features tap and ballet dancing, an audience quiz, comic surprises and more. 

Since its original production in the 1980s, the show has become an international phenomenon.

Nunsense has had more than 5000 productions worldwide and has been translated into 21 languages.

The show will run from Feb. 10-20 at the playhouse at 7601 Della Drive, Suite 15, in The Marketplace at Dr. Phillips.

Tickets to the show can be purchased here.