Dan Goggin
Latest News on Dan Goggin:
NUNSENSE to be Presented at Actors Theatre at the ARTfactory in Manassas (Mar 12, 2026)
TRIPLE ESPRESSO, THE MOUSETRAP, and More Set For Theatre L'Homme Dieu 2026 Season (Feb 27, 2026)
MESHUGGAH-NUNS Kicks Off TADA Productions' 25th Anniversary Season (Jan 12, 2026)
NUNSENSE to be Presented at Actors Theatre at the ARTfactory in Manassas (Mar 12, 2026)
TRIPLE ESPRESSO, THE MOUSETRAP, and More Set For Theatre L'Homme Dieu 2026 Season (Feb 27, 2026)
MESHUGGAH-NUNS Kicks Off TADA Productions' 25th Anniversary Season (Jan 12, 2026)
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Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 1979
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1986 - Best Off Broadway Book and Music
Dan Goggin , Nunsense
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STAGE TUBE: Meet Ken Page & Phyllis Smith from NUNSENSE at the MUNY!
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-07-03 15:09:02
TV Exclusive: Cindy Williams & NUNSET BOULEVARD Cast Meet the Press!
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-10-17 13:00:51
TV: Broadway Beat - South Pacific, Dan Goggin & Sherie Rene Scott
by Broadway Beat - 2008-04-13 11:26:29
News
NUNSENSE to be Presented at Actors Theatre at the ARTfactory in Manassas
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2026
Actors Theatre at the ARTfactory is inviting audiences to enjoy a night of laughter, music, and delightful irreverence with the beloved musical comedy Nunsense.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2026
Actors Theatre at the ARTfactory is inviting audiences to enjoy a night of laughter, music, and delightful irreverence with the beloved musical comedy Nunsense.
TRIPLE ESPRESSO, THE MOUSETRAP, and More Set For Theatre L'Homme Dieu 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026
Theatre L'Homme Dieu has announced its 66th season, and the first under new Executive and Artistic Director Zach Curtis. Learn more about the lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026
Theatre L'Homme Dieu has announced its 66th season, and the first under new Executive and Artistic Director Zach Curtis. Learn more about the lineup here!
MESHUGGAH-NUNS Kicks Off TADA Productions' 25th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2026
TADA Productions will present MESHUGGAH-NUNS, the latest installment in the Nunsense series, starting February 12 at The TADA Theatre in Lincoln, Nebraska. The musical comedy features the Little Sisters of Hoboken in a high-seas adventure filled with humor and unexpected performances.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2026
TADA Productions will present MESHUGGAH-NUNS, the latest installment in the Nunsense series, starting February 12 at The TADA Theatre in Lincoln, Nebraska. The musical comedy features the Little Sisters of Hoboken in a high-seas adventure filled with humor and unexpected performances.
Review: NUNCRACKERS: THE NUNSENSE CHRISTMAS MUSICAL at Theatre 29
by Charlie Thomas - Nov 28, 2025
What do you call a gaggle of nuns and a monk or two who sing and dance at Christmas? “Nuncrackers; THE Nunsense Christmas Musical,” playing weekends at Theatre 29 through December 7.
by Charlie Thomas - Nov 28, 2025
What do you call a gaggle of nuns and a monk or two who sing and dance at Christmas? “Nuncrackers; THE Nunsense Christmas Musical,” playing weekends at Theatre 29 through December 7.
Summerfest 2025 Continues With NUNSENSE II: THE SECOND COMING
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2025
Centenary Stage Company’s Summerfest 2025 continues with the opening of Dan Goggin’s Nunsense II: The Second Coming, running Thursday, July 31 through Sunday, August 10 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2025
Centenary Stage Company’s Summerfest 2025 continues with the opening of Dan Goggin’s Nunsense II: The Second Coming, running Thursday, July 31 through Sunday, August 10 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center.
SISTER ROBERT ANNE’S CABARET CLASS Begins At Hendersonville Theatre May 30
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2025
Hendersonville Theatre will present Sister Robert Anne’s Cabaret Class, running May 30 through June 8, 2025. Starring Karen Covington-Yow, this one-woman show marks the return of a familiar face to the Hendersonville stage.
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2025
Hendersonville Theatre will present Sister Robert Anne’s Cabaret Class, running May 30 through June 8, 2025. Starring Karen Covington-Yow, this one-woman show marks the return of a familiar face to the Hendersonville stage.
Centenary Stage Company To Host Open Call Auditions For 2025 Summer Season Musical Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2025
Centenary Stage company will be holding a non-union open call for its 2025 Summer Musical Theater productions: Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville and Nunsense 2: The Second Coming.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2025
Centenary Stage company will be holding a non-union open call for its 2025 Summer Musical Theater productions: Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville and Nunsense 2: The Second Coming.
Review: NUNSENSE: THE MUSICAL at The Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center
by Victoria Schwarz - Mar 10, 2025
From February 21 to March 2, Southwestern University’ Sarofim School of Fine Arts theater program presented NUNSENSE: THE MUSICAL by Dan Goggin on their Jesse H. and Mary Gibbs Jones stage. Modeled after a line of greeting cards featuring a nun offering tart quips with a clerical slant, NUNSENSE premiered in 1985 at the Off-Broadway Cherry Lane Theatre and is a heartwarming and hilarious musical comedy set in a convent where a group of five nuns is determined to raise enough money to bury their fellow sisters who tragically died after a cooking accident.
by Victoria Schwarz - Mar 10, 2025
From February 21 to March 2, Southwestern University’ Sarofim School of Fine Arts theater program presented NUNSENSE: THE MUSICAL by Dan Goggin on their Jesse H. and Mary Gibbs Jones stage. Modeled after a line of greeting cards featuring a nun offering tart quips with a clerical slant, NUNSENSE premiered in 1985 at the Off-Broadway Cherry Lane Theatre and is a heartwarming and hilarious musical comedy set in a convent where a group of five nuns is determined to raise enough money to bury their fellow sisters who tragically died after a cooking accident.
Review: NUNSENSE: THE MEGA MUSICAL at Mary Moody Northen
by Sabrina Wallace - Feb 17, 2025
Nunsense delivers two hours of nonstop laughter as the Little Sisters of Hoboken stage a riotous variety show to fund burials after a convent mishap. Irreverent, charming, and a jolly good time! #ATXTheatre
by Sabrina Wallace - Feb 17, 2025
Nunsense delivers two hours of nonstop laughter as the Little Sisters of Hoboken stage a riotous variety show to fund burials after a convent mishap. Irreverent, charming, and a jolly good time! #ATXTheatre
NUNSENSE to be Presented at Mary Moody Northen Theatre in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025
The Mary Moody Northen Theatre at St. Edward’s University will present the delightful Nunsense: The Mega-Musical by Dan Goggin in February. Learn
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025
The Mary Moody Northen Theatre at St. Edward’s University will present the delightful Nunsense: The Mega-Musical by Dan Goggin in February. Learn
Review: NUNCRACKERS: THE NUNSENSE CHRISTMAS MUSICAL at Desert Theatreworks
by Charlie Thomas - Dec 13, 2024
What do you call a nun who can sing? A sister act! And what do you call four nuns and a monk who sing and dance during Christmas? “Nuncrackers!” now playing weekends at Desert Theatreworks through December 29.
by Charlie Thomas - Dec 13, 2024
What do you call a nun who can sing? A sister act! And what do you call four nuns and a monk who sing and dance during Christmas? “Nuncrackers!” now playing weekends at Desert Theatreworks through December 29.
Review: NUNSENSE at New Theatre Restaurant
by Alan Portner - Dec 3, 2024
Heating up the boards at New Theatre Restaurant now through February 2, 2025 is a new production of a reliable Off-Broadway Musical Review called NUNSENSE featuring a very funny quintet of comedy Sisters from the “Little Sisters of Olathe.”
by Alan Portner - Dec 3, 2024
Heating up the boards at New Theatre Restaurant now through February 2, 2025 is a new production of a reliable Off-Broadway Musical Review called NUNSENSE featuring a very funny quintet of comedy Sisters from the “Little Sisters of Olathe.”
Photos: NUNCRACKERS: THE NUNSENSE CHRISTMAS MUSICAL Presented By The Grand Prairie Arts Council
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2024
The Grand Prairie Arts Council is presenting Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical, written by Dan Goggin and directed by Araceli Radillo. See photos from the production.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2024
The Grand Prairie Arts Council is presenting Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical, written by Dan Goggin and directed by Araceli Radillo. See photos from the production.
Review: NUNSENSE A MUSICAL COMEDY at Porthouse/Kent State
by Roy Berko - Jul 8, 2024
Musicals are born from many sources including books, movies, plays and comic strips. None, however, has a more intriguing past than NUNSENSE, which is now on stage at Kent State’s Porthouse Theatre, on the grounds of the Blossom Center.
by Roy Berko - Jul 8, 2024
Musicals are born from many sources including books, movies, plays and comic strips. None, however, has a more intriguing past than NUNSENSE, which is now on stage at Kent State’s Porthouse Theatre, on the grounds of the Blossom Center.
Review: NUNSENSE at 29 Theatre
by Gilmore Rizzo - May 26, 2024
What did our critic think of NUNSENSE at 29 Theatre?
by Gilmore Rizzo - May 26, 2024
What did our critic think of NUNSENSE at 29 Theatre?
Previews: NUNSENSE! at Theatre 29
by Charlie Thomas - Apr 29, 2024
Earlier this season, Theatre 29 announced the desert debut of the Off-Broadway musical “Disenchanted” as part of their 2023-24 season. Due to unforeseen casting difficulties, they were not able to continue that project. Director Charles Harvey was able to field a quick replacement show for the same timeframe, the hugely popular ecumenical musical, “Nunsense”.
by Charlie Thomas - Apr 29, 2024
Earlier this season, Theatre 29 announced the desert debut of the Off-Broadway musical “Disenchanted” as part of their 2023-24 season. Due to unforeseen casting difficulties, they were not able to continue that project. Director Charles Harvey was able to field a quick replacement show for the same timeframe, the hugely popular ecumenical musical, “Nunsense”.
NUNSENSE Comes to MCCC's Kelsey Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2024
Tainted food, nuns in freezers, and lots of laughs are in store when The MTM Players brings the hilarious musical comedy 'Nunsense' to the Kelsey Theatre stage, April 19 to May 5, on Mercer County Community College's (MCCC) West Windsor Campus.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2024
Tainted food, nuns in freezers, and lots of laughs are in store when The MTM Players brings the hilarious musical comedy 'Nunsense' to the Kelsey Theatre stage, April 19 to May 5, on Mercer County Community College's (MCCC) West Windsor Campus.
NUNSENSE Comes to Kelsey Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2024
Nunsense is headed to the Kelsey Theatre next month! Performances run April 19th - May 5th, 2024.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2024
Nunsense is headed to the Kelsey Theatre next month! Performances run April 19th - May 5th, 2024.
Review: NUNSENSE 2; THE SECOND COMING at TADA Theatre
by Christine Swerczek - Feb 12, 2024
If you enjoy nonsense, you will love NUNSENSE 2: THE SECOND COMING playing at TADA Theatre in the historic Creamery Building in Lincoln, Nebraska. Watch five nuns cavort, sing, and toss around zingers. Then afterwards, treat yourself to an ice cream downstairs.
by Christine Swerczek - Feb 12, 2024
If you enjoy nonsense, you will love NUNSENSE 2: THE SECOND COMING playing at TADA Theatre in the historic Creamery Building in Lincoln, Nebraska. Watch five nuns cavort, sing, and toss around zingers. Then afterwards, treat yourself to an ice cream downstairs.
NUNSENSE 2: The Second Coming To Open The TADA Theatre 2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2024
Get ready for a heavenly and hilarious musical as Nunsense 2: The Second Coming opens the 2024 season at The TADA Theatre. Join the Little Sisters of Hoboken for a laugh-out-loud sequel filled with talent, comedy, and chaos.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2024
Get ready for a heavenly and hilarious musical as Nunsense 2: The Second Coming opens the 2024 season at The TADA Theatre. Join the Little Sisters of Hoboken for a laugh-out-loud sequel filled with talent, comedy, and chaos.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Dan Goggin been in?
Dan Goggin has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Dan Goggin been in?
Dan Goggin has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Dan Goggin been nominated for?
and Best Off Broadway Book and Music (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Nunsense.
What awards has Dan Goggin won?
Dan Goggin won the Best Off-Broadway Book and Music award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Nunsense.
How many shows has Dan Goggin written?
Dan Goggin has written 8 shows including A One-Way Ticket to Broadway (Composer), Hark! (Composer), Broadway, Broadway (Composer/Lyricist), Nunsense (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), Balancing Act (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), Nunsense 2: The Sequel (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), Nunsense Jamboree (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), Nunset Boulevard: The Nunsense Hollywood Bowl Show (Creator).
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