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Parry McCluer High School Drama will present “Sister Act Jr.” this Friday and Saturday, March 31 and April 1, at 7 p.m. at Gillis Theater in Virginia Military Institute’s Marshall Hall.
Based on the hit film of the same name, “Sister Act Jr.” features music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Glenn Slater. The show opened on the West End in 2009, and a revised adaptation opened on Broadway in 2011 which received multiple Tony nominations, including Best Musical. The musical tells the story of Deloris Van Cartier, a high-spirited aspiring singer, who witnesses a crime and is forced to enter the Queen of Angels convent under witness protection.
She quickly finds her place, though, in the women’s choir. While Deloris does not share the faith and modesty of her fellow nuns, her newfound community of sisters offers her friendship and fellowship, and, in turn, Deloris teaches each woman how to raise her voice in beautiful praise. The choir’s new sound proves a big draw, attracting new worshippers at church services, sorely-needed donations, and community attention.
“Sister Act Jr.” is presented through special arrangement with, and all authorized materials are supplied by, Music Theatre International in New York, N.Y.
Tickets are $10 at the door, cash or check. Doors open at 6:30. For more information, send email to kimhirt@gmail. com or call (801) 851-0258.
