Sister Act

Sister Act
A woman hiding in a convent helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she rediscovers her own. This feel-good comedy smash is based on the hit film.



Sister Act is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring original music by Tony- and eight-time Oscar winner, Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors), this uplifting musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won't be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood.

Filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing and a truly moving story, Sister Act will leave audiences breathless. The cast is chock full of amazing roles for women of all ages, making this a perfect choice for high schools and community theatres. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, Sister Act is reason to REJOICE!

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  • FABULOUS, BABY! (BROADWAY ORCHESTRATION)
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    Sister Act
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    Music by
    Alan Menken
    Lyrics by
    Glenn Slater
    Arranged by
    Michael Kosarin
    Orchestrated by
    Doug Besterman
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    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    E♭
    Estimated duration
    3 min 23 sec
    Instrumentation
    (1x) FULL SCORE, (3x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE, (3x) REED 1 (Alto Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute), (3x) REED 2 (Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute), (2x) REED 3 (Baritone Saxophone, Bassoon), (1x) TRUMPET 1, (1x) TRUMPET 2, (1x) TROMBONE 1, (1x) TROMBONE 2, (3x) PERCUSSION (Timpani, Tambourine, Congas, Suspended Cymbal, Mark Tree, Shaker), (1x) DRUMS, (1x) GUITAR (Electric), (1x) KEYBOARD 1, (1x) KEYBOARD 2, (8x) VIOLIN 1, (8x) VIOLIN 2, (6x) CELLO, (1x) BASS (Electric)
  • RAISE YOUR VOICE
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    Song Type: Show Extraction
  • SPREAD THE LOVE AROUND
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    Song Type: Show Extraction
  • TAKE ME TO HEAVEN (BROADWAY ORCHESTRATION)
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    Sister Act
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
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    Music by
    Alan Menken
    Lyrics by
    Glenn Slater
    Arranged by
    M. Kosarin, D. Besterman, M. Hummel
    Orchestrated by
    Doug Besterman
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    Fm
    Estimated duration
    2 min 39 sec
    Instrumentation
    (1x) FULL SCORE, (2x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE, (1x) REED 1 (Alto Saxophone), (1x) REED 2 (Tenor Saxophone), (1x) REED 3 (Baritone Saxophone), (1x) TRUMPET 1, (1x) TRUMPET 2, (1x) TROMBONE 1, (1x) TROMBONE 2, (3x) PERCUSSION (Timpani, Small Cowbell, Tambourine, Congas, Triangle, Foot Cowbell, Foot Woodblock), (1x) DRUMS, (1x) GUITAR (Electric), (1x) KEYBOARD 1, (1x) KEYBOARD 2, (9x) VIOLIN 1, (8x) VIOLIN 2, (6x) CELLO, (1x) BASS (Electric)
  • THE LIFE I NEVER LED
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    Sister Act
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    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction

Show Essentials

Music by
Alan MenkenAlan Menken
Lyrics by
Glenn SlaterGlenn Slater
Book by
Cheri SteinkellnerCheri Steinkellner
Bill SteinkellnerBill Steinkellner
Additional Book Material by
Douglas Carter BeaneDouglas Carter Beane
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Take Me To Heaven (Nightclub)

Fabulous, Baby!

Here Within These Walls

When I Find My Baby

I Could Be That Guy

Here Within These Walls (Reprise)

Raise Your Voice

Take Me To Heaven (Nun Choir Version)

Lady in the Long Black Dress

The Life I Never Led

Fabulous Baby! (Reprise)

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The Life I Never Led (Reprise)

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Spread the Love Around

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November 02, 2020
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Can I request to have actors sing a musical number without an orchestra?  We are not allowed to meet in person so it would have to be in Zoom format or pre-recorded.  How do I get a license for that?

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Will Sister Act be available next year for New Zealand? 
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July 27, 2019
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Does anyone know what the difference is between the two orchestrations(I know it has more strings and different reeds)? I am trying to decide which is the better sounding, and see if there is a recording with the different versions. 

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August 02, 2018
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April 27, 2018
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February 22, 2018
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May 23, 2016
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Will a Sister Act Accompaniment CD become available? We would like to do a production of it next Spring and being a smaller high school, we find that using an accompaniment like this is better for our students. Thank you!
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