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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1972
Performer

[Broadway]
1963
Singer

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 1979
Performer

[US Tour]
National Tour, 1972
Performer

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1985]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1976]
Composer

Writing

Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist
Composer/Lyricist
Composer
Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist
Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist
Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist

Awards and Nominations


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1986 - Best Off Broadway Book and Music

Dan Goggin , Nunsense

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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
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.
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.”
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.
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. 
Review: 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”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fountain Hills Theater Announces The Opening Of NUNCRACKERS: THE NUNSENSE CHRISTMAS MUSICAL!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2023

Fountain Hills Theater announces the opening of 'Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical!' book, music and lyrics by Dan Goggins.
NUNCRACKERS is Coming to Milwaukee Rep's Stackner Cabaret in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2023

Milwaukee Repertory Theater will present 'Nuncrackers' at the Stackner Cabaret from November 3 to January 7. Don't miss this festive musical comedy!
Holiday Comedy NUNCRACKERS to Open at Fountain Hills Theater in December
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 30, 2023

Fountain Hills Theater will present 'Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical' from December 8-24, 2023. Don't miss this holiday comedy!
The Saint Sebastian Players Perform NUNSENSE Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2023

The Saint Sebastian Players’ 42nd season opens with the hilarious musical spoof Nunsense by Dan Goggin. Learn more about the musical and find out how to get tickets here!
Review: NUNSENSE At The Barnstormers Theatre
by Dan Marois - Jun 30, 2023

​​​​​​​Everything is pure fun in the production of Nunsense currently playing at The Barnstormers Theater in Tamworth as it enters its 93rd season.
NUNENSE II: THE SECOND COMING to be Presented at The Majestic Studio Theatre in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2023

Nunsense II: The Second Coming will be presented at The Majestic Studio Theatre on August 11 - 13!
Saint Sebastian Players to Present NUNSENSE, AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, and More in 42nd Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 24, 2023

The Saint Sebastian Players have announced the company's 42nd season, featuring a musical with toe-tapping nuns, a political drama and a classic romantic comedy. Performances take place at SSP's home in the lower level of St. Bonaventure.
Review: NONNSENSE at TSCHAUNER BÜHNE
by Martin Ganeider - Jun 19, 2023

What did our critic think of NONNSENSE at TSCHAUNER BÜHNE? Let's get Tschaunern, Vienna's most famous impromptu stage, kicked off the 2023 season with Dan Goggin's Musical Comedy, Nonnsense.
RIDE THE CYCLONE, THE 39 STEPS & More Set for NextStop Theatre Company 2023/2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2023

NextStop Theatre Company has announced its 2023-2024 season of professional theater in and for Northern Virginia.

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 has won the Best Off Broadway Book and Music at 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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