Bob Abelman
The national tour of ‘Sister Act’ is déjà
vu in excelsis Deo.
To see a full review of this show, read Bob Abelman's News-Herald article here.
Roy Berko
SISTER ACT is not a greaet musical, but it makes for a generally entertaining evening. It is the kind of cotton candy, that, with an attitude-filled production, could have been total fun.
To see a full review of this show, read Roy Berko's blog here.
Kerry Clawson
If tired clichés and humorless stereotypes are your thing, check out the musical SISTER ACT at PlayhouseSquare’s Palace Theatre.
Nuns seem to provide endless fodder for poking fun at in the entertainment world, especially in this musical, which portrays them as clueless creatures doddering around like penguins. This attempted humor would work if it were completely over-the-top, but here, it lacks both wit and smarts.
To see a full review of this show, read Kerry Clawson's review here.
Fran Heller
Sometimes it can be a very good thing to let your hair down and your brain go numb.
That's just the attitude I had after seeing "Sister Act," a silly, mindless musical that is all glitter (literally and figuratively) and little gold.
Show failed to convert me like the rest of the audience, who leapt to their feet in roaring approval.
To see a full review of this show, read Fran Heller's review at the Cleveland Jewish News
Christine Howey
Sister Act is the disco-drenched musical now at PlayhouseSquare. Written and directed by a stable of genuine pros (Alan Menken on music, Glenn Slater on lyrics, Jerry Zaks directing), it's a slick and satisfying Broadway song-a-thon.
To see a full review of this show, read Christine Howey's review at Cleveland Scene
Kory
SISTER ACT overflows with pure energy, excitement and fabulousness, but lacks heart.
To see a full review of this show, read Kory's blog here.
Andrea Simakis
The infectious R&B melody from Alan Menken, with twisted lyrics by Glen Slater, bounces around the cranium like a bullet, then lodges in the pleasure center of the brain, a signal that while "Sister Act" is chock-full of crowd-pleasing nuns, there is a welcome, creepy thread running through the feel-good hype for those who like their musical comedies dark.
To see a full review of this show, read Andrea Simakis' blog or visit Cleveland.com here.The infectious R&B melody from Alan Menken, with twisted lyrics by Glen Slater, bounces around the cranium like a bullet, then lodges in the pleasure center of the brain, a signal that while "Sister Act" is chock-full of crowd-pleasing nuns, there is a welcome, creepy thread running through the feel-good hype for those who like their musical comedies dark.
