Sing The Night Away at Barter Theatre with SISTER ACT

"Sister Act", the divine musical comedy, based on the hit 1992 film starring Whoopi Goldberg is a classic production that has been experienced by audiences all over the world. This entertaining summer smash hit is taking Gilliam Stage to the convent May 18 to August 11.

The cast is packed full of outstanding talent. This production stars Raven Flowers, who first appeared on stage in Las Vegas and has since performed all over the country. Tricia Matthews, Kim Morgan Dean, Hope Quinn, and Paris Bradstreet give terrific monastery performances. In addition, Sarah Laughland, Hannah Ingram, Nick Koesters, Andrew Hampton Livingston, Sean Maximo Campos and many more of Barter's resident actors make the show one you won't forget.

"Sister Act" is a heavenly surprise, full of powerful music, outrageous dancing, and lots of laughter. A woman in hiding finds herself in a convent where she uses music and laughter to help the sisters find their voices as she rediscovers her own. New York Post reported, "'Take Me to Heaven' and 'Spread the Love Around' bloom into full-throttle disco epics, the latter building up to an ecstatic finale."

"In the end, the story of "Sister Act" is one where diverse parties grow and are transformed by each other. For that is our job on this earth: To discover our voices and to help others discover their voices so that we call all fill the world with song. Make a joyful noise!" commented director of "Sister Act", Producing Artistic Director Richard Rose.

Music for this show was written by Alan Menken, lyrics by Glenn Slater, book by Bill and Cheri Steinkellner and additional book material by Douglas Carter Beane.

"Sister Act" is made possible by Food City.

To purchase tickets, please visit bartertheatre.com or call 276-628-3991. Tickets for all performances of "Sister Act" begin at just $20.

About Barter Theatre

Barter Theatre, the nation's longest running professional theatre, is located in Abingdon, Virginia. The theatre opened in 1933 during the Great Depression. Founder Robert Porterfield offered patrons admission to the theatre by bartering food and livestock. Barter Theatre was designated as the state theatre of Virginia in 1946. It exists today as one of the last year-round professional resident repertory theaters remaining in the United States. Barter Theatre is funded in part by The Virginia Commission for the Arts and The National Endowment for the Arts.

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