Maripat Donovan

Review: 'TIL DEATH DO US PART: LATE NIGHT CATECHISM 3 At Stages Houston
by Brett Cullum - Feb 1, 2025

Denise Fennell is just a delight in this role, and she plays off the audience so well that you would swear Sister is a real person. I can’t praise her performance enough. She can handle anyone, anytime, and mine every audience for comedic gold.

Review: SISTER'S CHRISTMAS CATECHISM at Stages Houston
by Jonathan Netek - Dec 4, 2024

Sister is back again at Stages Houston, instructing one last catechism class before the church Christmas party commences. Originated by Maripat Donovan, who originally played Sister, and a writing partner or two over the years, this uproarious one-woman show is now brilliantly helmed by Denise Fennell, who absolutely sparkles. So take your hands out of your pockets, answer politely and stand up when you’re being called on!

LATE NITE CATECHISM Comes to the Eisemann Center in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2024

The Eisemann Center will present Late Nite Catechism. Performances run July 5-28, 2024, in the Bank of America Theatre at the Charles W. Eisemann Center.

SISTER'S SUMMER SCHOOL CATECHISM: GOD NEVER TAKES A VACATION! Comes to City Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2024

City Theatre will welcome back Kimberly Richards in a special City Theatre event, Sister’s Summer School Catechism: God Never Takes a Vacation! by Maripat Donovan.

LATE NIGHT CATECHISM Turns 31 Years Old in Chicago
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2024

A Chicago original and international hit, Late Nite Catechism turns 31 in the city where it all started. 

Review: Denise Fennell-Pasqualone Once Again Strikes Comedy Gold with World Premiere of SISTER'S IRISH CATECHISM: SAINTS, SNAKES, AND GREEN MILKSHAKES
by Miranda Keating - Mar 2, 2024

For the “Late Nite Catechism” series of shows, actors dress up as a character named “Sister” and lead their audiences through a “class” full of audience interaction. Denise Fennell-Pasqualone has been performing as 'Sister' for many years now, but–for this specific show–she preaches about St. Patrick's Day in the most exuberant and comedic way.

City Theatre Announces 50th Anniversary Season!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2024

Discover the exciting new plays in the 2024-2025 season at City Theatre, including the 50th anniversary celebration.

Interview: Denise Fennell of SISTER'S IRISH CATECHISM: SAINTS, SNAKES, AND GREEN MILKSHAKES! at STAGES HOUSTON
by Brett Cullum - Feb 20, 2024

I just am so grateful. Stages really produced this one for me. So I'm super excited about that. That I could give this to this theater community, and for the rest of the world to know forever and always. That Irish Catechism originated here in Houston, and it will be developed here over the next six weeks, judging from my last preview performances and opening last night. This one is next level, next level!

Denise Fennell Returns To Stages For SISTER'S IRISH CATECHISM: SAINTS, SNAKES, AND GREEN MILKSHAKES
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 22, 2023

Up next at Stages, 'Sister's Irish Catechism: Saints, Snakes, And Green Milkshakes' will run from January 26-March 17, 2024 on the Smith Stage. Written by Maripat Donovan, this brand-new catechism-that is a bit more green-will treat Houstonians to a divine dose of laughter as Denise Fennell ('Late Nite Catechism' series, 'Shear Madness,' 'The Bride') returns to her legendary role as Sister.

LATE NIGHT CATECHISM Welcomes Erin Olson as 'Sister'
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 19, 2023

The show features a new actress, Erin Olson, in the role of “Sister.” She will be performing the comedy through the end of the year.

Kimberly Richards Returns As Sister In 'TIL DEATH DO US PART: LATE NITE CATECHISM 3 At City Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2023

City Theatre will welcome back Kimberly Richards in a special City Theatre event, 'Til Death Do Us Part: Late Nite Catechism 3 by Maripat Donovan.

SISTER'S CHRISTMAS CATECHISM Announced At The Omaha Community Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2022

Sister's Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi's Gold will open Friday, Nov. 25, 2022 at the Omaha Community Playhouse (OCP). The show will run in the Howard Drew Theatre from Nov. 25 through Dec. 23.

LATE NITE CATECHISM Celebrates 29th Anniversary
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 30, 2022

A Chicago original and international hit, Late Nite Catechism turns 29 in the city where it all started. A special anniversary performance will be held on Sunday, May 29, at 2 p.m. at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago.

City Theatre Announces 2022-2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2022

City Theatre Company, Pittsburgh’s home for contemporary plays, has announced the details of the theatre’s 48th season of bold, new works, beginning in September 2022. City Theatre’s second season post-pandemic shutdown will feature five plays with first-time and returning artists, plus special events.  

Lyric Opera Performer Rose Guccione Joins The Cast Of LATE NITE CATECHISM in Chicago
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2021

Call it Loretta Young meets Carol Burnett, with a little Whoopi Goldberg thrown in, LATE NITE CATEHCISM is part catechism class, part stand-up comedy routine. Written by Vicki Quade & Maripat Donovan, it's an interactive comedy, one of the longest running shows in Chicago and U.S. theater history.

Second City Actress Jenna Steege Joins The Cast Of LATE NITE CATECHISM In Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2021

Late Nite Catechism reopens September 10 at the Greenhouse Theater Center. Second City Actress, Jenna Steege, takes over as “Sister”   There's a new Sister in town and she says, “Let's get back in the habit!”

Nuns4Fun Reopens For Fall 2021 Season With Hit Comedy, Late Nite Catechism
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2021

Nuns4Fun Entertainment has announced its Fall 2021 schedule, starting with reopening its hit comedy, LATE NITE CATECHISM, in September 2021 at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago.

Nuns4Fun Entertainment Kicks Off New 'From The Archives' Series
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2020

Nuns4Fun Entertainment is announcing a new streaming collection of its religious comedies called, a?oeFrom the Archives,a?? starting with a very special 2009 performance of LATE NITE CATECHISM.

SISTER'S EASTER CATECHISM Comes To Montalvo
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2020

Montalvo Arts Center invites audiences to celebrate the Easter Season with the sinfully funny Late Nite Catechism: Sister's Easter Catechism, led by America's beloved ruler-wielding nun.

Trade In Gifts You Don't Want For Tickets You Do at the Royal George Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2019

Did you get a present you don't want? Don't return it, re-gift it! Trade that unwanted item for a $10 ticket to either the hit comedy, Bible Bingo: An Act of Charity in Two Acts, or to Late Nite Catechism, both returning to their full schedules in January 2020 at the Royal George Theatre, starting January 3.