Charles Busch's THE DIVINE SISTER to Close May 1

THE DIVINE SISTER, the hit comedy written by and starring Charles Busch, will play its final performance on Sunday, May 1 at the SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam Street). The show is ending its run due to previous commitments from several members of the cast. On May 1, THE DIVINE SISTER will have played 253 regular performances and 9 previews making it one of the longest running hits of Busch's Off-Broadway career.

THE DIVINE SISTER is directed by Busch's long time collaborator Carl Andress and currently stars Alison Fraser, Amy Rutberg, Jennifer Van Dyck, Jonathan Walker, and Julie Halston. As previously announced, Marcy McGuigan will assume the role of ‘Sister Walburga' starting Saturday matinee, April 9 replacing Fraser in the production.

Produced by Daryl Roth and Bob Boyett, the creative team includes: Scenic and Graphic Design by B.T. Whitehill, Costume Design by Fabio Toblini, Lighting Design by Kirk Bookman, Sound Design by Jill BC DuBoff, Wig Design by Katherine Carr, and Original Music by Lewis Flinn.

THE DIVINE SISTER is Charles Busch's outrageous comic homage to nearly every Hollywood film involving nuns: The Song of Bernadette, The Bells of St. Mary's, The Singing Nun and Agnes of God. THE DIVINE SISTER tells the story of St. Veronica's indomitable Mother Superior (played by the legendary Charles Busch). Come join this madcap trip through Tinseltown religiosity from the creator of Die Mommie Die, Psycho Beach Party and Vampire Lesbians of Sodom.

Tickets for THE DIVINE SISTER are on sale now via www.SoHoPlayhouse.com, or by calling OvationTix 212-352-3101, or at the SoHo Playhouse box office (15 Vandam Street between Sixth Avenue and Varick Street; Monday through Sunday NOON - 6 PM). Tickets for Tuesday through Sunday matinee performances are $75.00. Student rush tickets are available for THE DIVINE SISTER on the day of the performance at the box office pending availability. Tickets are $25 (cash only) and limit of two tickets per valid student ID.

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