Nunsense: The Hit Comedy Musical at Costa Mesa Playhouse
Costa Mesa Playhouse (661 Hamilton Street Costa Mesa, CA 92627)
- Full Price:
- $16.00 - $23.00
- Our Price:
- FREE - $11.50*
* Additional fees apply.
All offers for Nunsense have expired.
The last date listed for Nunsense was Sunday March 11, 2012 / 2:00pm.
Currently at Costa Mesa Playhouse:
Rock Musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch at Costa Mesa Playhouse
- Full Price:
- $16.00 - $23.00
- Our Price:
- $8.00 - $11.50
John Cameron Mitchell's outrageous musical comedy Hedwig and the Angry Inch centers around Hedwig, a young East German man who discovers that the only way to escape communism and come to America is to give up -- surgically -- a little part of himself. Hedwig's story is presented through a as a rock concert/stand-up comedy gig format in which the charismatic singer takes the audience on an emotional roller coaster ride through the funny, touching, painful and ultimately inspiring experience of being Hedwig. The fantastic rock score has been winning fans and acclaim since the musical first debuted a decade ago. The musical won a Village Voice Obie Award and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway Musical on its debut. Creator John Cameron Mitchell went on to star in and direct the award-winning 2001 film version of Hedwig, which became a cult hit that continues to play at midnight movies. Learn More
Goldstar Member Tips
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Goldstar Member on What to Wear
Casual, go to relax and enjoy
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Goldstar Member on Where to Park
It is actually at a school- but it is not hard to find. parking was great and easy.
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Goldstar Member on Other
The small theater has no bad seats
21 Goldstar Member Reviews
Ben W.
This was the 4th time I have seen a performance of Nunsense in the past 12 years and this one was by far the best. The acting and singing were excellent and I enjoyed the small live-music group that complemented rather than overpowered the singers. It is a fun story that is worth seeing again, especially here!Written on Feb 20 2012
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Francine
It was a very enjoyable afternoon,especially all the laughs. The girls voices were beautiful. The humor with it's double ontondras were witty.Written on Mar 06 2012
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Doreen
Had not seen this show since it was a traveling Broadway show in the 80's and I had forgotton how delightful it was!! Anyone who went to Catholic school will get an extra laugh from the very adorable and FUNNY show. I was laughing out loud. The cast did a FABULOUS job!Written on Feb 15 2012
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Goldstar Member
It was very funnny. They did a great singing job. They also did some interacting with the audience.Written on Feb 13 2012
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More Information About Nunsense
Website
http://www.costamesaplayhouse.org
Quotes & Highlights
- This production is the classic version of the comedy, with an all-female cast. Costa Mesa Playhouse is also running an all-male version of the play, Nunsense A-Men.
Description
Nunsense (All Female Cast)
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Dan Goggin
Directed by Jason Holland
Musical Directed by Stephen Hulsey
Choreography by Michael Wallot
When the Little Sisters of Hoboken's cook accidentally poisons 52 of the nuns with tainted vichyssoise, Mother Superior Mary Regina, a former circus performer, decides to raise funds for their burials by staging a variety show, performed by five of the remaining sisters and featuring madcap dance routines, solo star turns, an audience quiz and comic surprises.
The Nunsense concept originated as a line of greeting cards featuring a nun offering tart quips with a clerical slant. They caught on so quickly that writer Dan Goggin turned the concept into a cabaret show that ran for 38 weeks, then expanded it again into a full-length theater production which opened off-Broadway in 1985 and became the second-longest-running off-Broadway show in history, winning four Outer Critics Circle Awards including best book and music, and best off-Broadway musical. It has spawned six sequels and threespin-offs.
About the Ticket Supplier: Costa Mesa Playhouse
The Costa Mesa Playhouse is a 73-seat, not-for-profit, Community Theater that has been serving greater Orange County for over 40 years. The Playhouse is dedicated to presenting affordable, quality, live theater in a comfortable and intimate setting, and to offering the talented actors, singers, dancers, and stage craftspeople of Orange County a welcoming environment in which to practice their craft. With a season running from September through June and five productions per season, the Playhouse offers a diverse array of plays and musicals to our theatergoing public.