Friday, August 28 —7 pm
THE DIVINE SISTER
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28
ONE NIGHT ONLY
Charles Busch Stars in his Holy Outrageous Comedy!
Written by & Starring
Charles Busch
Directed by
Carl Andress
A SPECIAL EVENT STAGED READING PERFORMANCE IN SUPPORT OF THE SHARON PLAYHOUSE
PERFORMED ON THE OLSEN MAINSTAGE
Following his previous Sharon Playhouse appearances in The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife and Die, Mommie, Die!, the legendary Charles Busch returns for another one-night-only staged reading!
The Divine Sister is a wildly witty homage to every Hollywood film about nuns — from “The Song of Bernadette” and “The Bells of St. Mary’s” to “The Singing Nun” and “The Sound of Music” — this show promises outrageous laughs and pure theatrical bliss!
The story follows St. Veronica’s indomitable Mother Superior, played by the incomparable Busch (Die Mommie Die, Psycho Beach Party, Vampire Lesbians of Sodom), leads us on a madcap trip through Tinseltown’s most gloriously over-the-top religiosity. It’s miraculous. It’s zany. It’s one night only!
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A Divine Celebration with Charles Busch
A Special Event on the Eve of The Divine Sister
Looking to make your experience even more memorable—and support the Playhouse in a meaningful way?
You’re invited to a truly special evening unlike any other this season—
Join us for a one-night-only cocktail party on
Thursday, August 27 (5:00–7:00pm),
the evening before our staged reading of The Divine Sister. This exclusive event is separate from performance tickets and offers a unique opportunity to celebrate the production in advance.
Charles Busch will be in attendance alongside members of the cast.
Be among the first to experience Pete Hathaway’s beautifully renovated property on Millerton Road in Sharon, as he opens his home for an elegant and lively evening featuring a full open bar, abundant food—including a generous finger-food spread and passed hors d’oeuvres—provided by Gina Travelli’s Mana Catering—and live piano music throughout by Hank Lane.
Festive and intimate, this special gathering offers a rare chance to mingle with the artists behind The Divine Sister—and, thanks to Pete’s extraordinary generosity in underwriting the entire evening, 100% of ticket proceeds directly benefit the Sharon Playhouse.
Get your tickets now! Space is limited for this intimate gathering—advance reservations are strongly recommended.
Tickets: $175 per person
Event address and details will be provided upon ticket purchase.
The tax-deductible portion of each $175 ticket is $100, reflecting the amount paid in excess of the estimated $75 fair market value of goods and services received. A detailed receipt will be provided.
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RUN TIME: 2 hours, including one 15-minute intermission.
AGE RECOMMENDATION: Recommended for ages 15 and up. The Divine Sister is a wildly irreverent comedy with adult humor, camp, and satirical references. Best for teens and adults who appreciate sharp wit and outrageous theatrical fun!
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The Divine Sister made its New York debut with a developmental run at Theater for the New City in early 2010 before moving to Off-Broadway at the Soho Playhouse, where it opened September 22, 2010, produced by Daryl Roth and Bob Boyett.
Written by Charles Busch and directed by Carl Andress, the show starred Busch as the indomitable Mother Superior alongside a lively ensemble, including Julie Halston, Alison Fraser, Jennifer Van Dyck, Jonathan Walker, and Amy Rutberg.
Cue the Hallelujah chorus!… a gleefully twisted tale… Mr. Busch’s freshest, funniest work in years.” — Ben Brantley, The New York Times
