Sister Robert Anne's Cabaret Class

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Sister Robert Anne's Cabaret Class

Full-Length Musical, Comedy  /  1w

Book, Music and Lyrics by Dan Goggin

In this one-woman show, Sister Robert Anne showcases an exclusive collection of songs from the entire Nunsense series, interspersed with humorous stories and audience interaction.

Image: Courtesy of Dan Goggin

Sister Robert Anne's Cabaret Class

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w
  • Duration
    Duration
    90 minutes
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for All Audiences
Sister Robert Anne's Cabaret Class

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Summary
Sister Robert Anne is feisty, street-smart, hilarious and immensely talented. As she “teaches” us how to put together a cabaret act, she takes us on a journey of some of the most memorable numbers by award-winning composer Dan Goggin. The Cabaret Class is performed on a simple set by Sister Robert Anne and her accompanist.
History
Sister Robert Anne's Cabaret Class premiered at Playhouse on the Green in Bridgeport, Connecticut on 17 July 2009. Directed by Dan Goggin, the production starred Deborah Del Mastro and featured Leo P. Carusone on piano.
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A one-woman show filled with delightful Nunsense humor and audience participation segments, Sister Robert Anne's Cabaret Class requires only a blackboard, a desk and a piano. Sister Robert Anne and her musical accompanist “teach” her “class” how to put together a cabaret act. Interspersed are some of the best and most memorable Nunsense musical numbers.

Sister Robert Anne's Cabaret Class presents highlights from all seven Nunsense shows: Nunsense, Nunsense II, Nunsense Jamboree, Nuncrackers, Meshuggah-Nuns!, Nunsensations! and Nunset Boulevard.

SISTER ROBERT ANNE – also voice of the puppet nun, Sister Mary Annette
  • Time Period Present Day
  • Setting This theatre. Now.
  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
  • Additional Features Audience Participation/Interactive, No Intermission, Puppetry
  • Duration 90 minutes

Media

“A terrific evening of laughs and song... this ‘class’ was a total success.” – Worcester Telegram & Gazette

“Yet another Nunsense hit, a truly entertaining musical comedy event.” – Connecticut Critics Circle

“[A] one-woman song feast!” – Middletown Press

“Fully satisfying... This fun-filled evening was raucously approved by the audience.” – ForAllEvents

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  • Sister Robert Anne's Cabaret Class

    Image: Courtesy of Dan Goggin

  • Sister Robert Anne's Cabaret Class

    Image: Courtesy of Dan Goggin

  • Sister Robert Anne's Cabaret Class

    Image: Courtesy of Dan Goggin

Music

Music Samples

Act I

1. “Welcome, Bienvenue!”
2. “Ode To Joy”
3. “Ethel”
3a. “Julie”
3b. “Elvis”
4. “I’ll Find A Song To Sing”
5. “Oh, Susanna”
6. “Napkins”
6b. “Macho Music”
7. “Sha-na-na”
8. “Growing Up In Brooklyn”
9. “Playing Second Fiddle”
10. “Play A Country Enut”
11. “The Padre Polka (Instrumental)”
12. “Lines From ‘Elvis’”
13. “When The Saints Go Marching In”
14. “What Would Elvis Do?”
15. “Phantom Theme”
16. “Whatever Happened To…?”
16a. “Baby Jane Playoff”

Act II

17. “Welcome, Bienvenue! — Opening Act II”
18. “Every Day Of The Week Is A Saturday”
19. “Growing Up Catholic”
20. “Twelve Days Vamp”
20a. “Twelve Days Refrain”
20b. “Twelve Days Prior To Christmas”
21. “All I Want For Christmas”
22. “I Left Him There”
23. “I Just Want To Be A Star”
23a. “Be A Star Playoff”
24. “I Am Here To Stay”
25. “Bows — Padre Polka (Instrumental)”

Optional Number
“Why Sing A Ballad?”

Full Orchestration:
Piano
  • Musical Style Classic Broadway
  • Dance Requirements Easy
  • Vocal DemandsDifficult
  • Orchestra Size Piano Only
  • Chorus Size No Chorus

Licensing & Materials

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2 Piano-Vocal Score
3 Libretto
Please note this is show is orchestrated for piano only.
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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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