‘Nunsense’ opens 30th season N
EWTOWN – The Newtown Arts Company’s live stage production of “Nunsense” a musical comedy by Dan Goggin, opens the company’s 30th anniversary season on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the historic Newtown Theatre, 120 N. State Street in Newtown Borough.
“Nunsense” begins when the Little Sisters of Hoboken discover 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 that the best way to raise the money is to put on a variety show, so they take over the Newtown Theatre, which is currently between productions of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” and “Grease.”
Here we meet Reverend Mother Regina, a former circus performer played by Regina Deavitt of Northeast Philadelphia; Sister Mary Hubert, the Mistress of Novices, played by Jane Landes of Newtown; a streetwise nun from Brooklyn named Sister Robert Anne, played by Amanda Murphy of Langhorne; Sister Mary Leo, a novice who is a wannabe ballerina, portrayed by Samantha Riesenberg of Fort Washington; and the delightfully wacky Sister Mary Amnesia, the nun who lost her memory when a crucifix fell on her head, played by Jillian Ambs of Newtown.
Other Nuns in the order are Florence Mitchell of Yardley as Sister Mary Euthanasia, Dori Dugan of Ivyland as Sister Mary Dewey Decimal, Jill Laurinaitis Dignan of Yardley as Sister Mary wumba and Mary Kate Pullman of Churchville as Sister Mary Cardelia.
The Newtown Arts Company production of “Nunsense” is under the direction of Mary Liz Ivins of Lawrenceville, New Jersey, with musical direction by Susan den Outer of Langhorne.
Featuring star turns, tap and ballet dancing, an audience quiz, and comic surprises, this show has become an international phenomenon. With more than 5,000 productions worldwide, it has been translated into 21 languages.
Newtown Arts Company’s production of “Nunsense,” with Book, Music and Lyrics by Dan Goggin, is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
Additional performances of “Nunsense” are on Friday, Feb. 8 and Satur- day, Feb. 9 at 8 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 10 at 3 p.m. and Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m.
All seats for Newtown Arts Company live shows at the Newtown Theatre are reserved. Tickets are $23 for Reserved Front and $20 for Reserved Rear. Special Reserved Seats in Row I with the extra legroom are available for an added accommodation fee by calling 215-860-7058.
Tickets may be purchased by credit card on-line at www. newtownartscompany.com or by calling 1-800-838-3006. Credit cards accepted subject to a convenience fee.
Tickets also may be purchased at the Newtown Theatre box office during regular theater hours, usually starting at 6 p.m.
For information about group rates or Newtown Arts Company, call 215860-7058.
Newtown Arts Company is a . nonprofit organization with a mission of encouraging the presentation of the performing and other lively arts. In support of its mission, Newtown Arts Company grants scholarships annually to graduating high school seniors pursuing post secondary education in the performing and fine arts. Since its founding in 1983 the company has awarded more than $92,000 in scholarship grants. Proceeds from the company’s live productions help fund the scholarship program.