The Northwest Savoyards scored one of their biggest hits ever with “Nunsense,” a musical comedy that introduced appreciative audiences to the Little Sisters of Hoboken a few summers ago.
Dan Goggin’s comedy, about five wacky nuns trying to stage a fundraiser in their convent, scored a direct hit to the funny bone.
And now the sequel is at hand as the Savoyards’ present “Nunsense II: The Second Coming,” opening tonight in Everett.
The sequel continues the adventures of the Sisters as they return to the stage to present another variety show.
The Sisters couldn’t be more excited. In the words of Sister Mary Hubert, the Mistress of Novices, “If you’ve got the cheese, we’ve got the ham!”
Dee Smith is the stern but lovable Reverend Mother; St.wise Sister Robert Anne is played by L. Sam Samano; Laura Benofsky brings wacky life to the amnesia-prone country-music-singing Sister Mary Paul; and the wanna-be ballerina Sister Mary Leo is portrayed by Valerie Vestal.
New cast member Pat Ainsworth is gospel-belting Sister Mary Hubert. Even the raucous Sister Mary Annette, a precocious hand puppet, makes a return appearance.
The show is directed and choreographed by John Edwards, with musical co-directors Ken Keatts and David Spring.
As with the first play, the audience gets involved with the action as they interact with the nuns, play games, and win prizes.
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