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Raise a Joyful Noise for CVTG's Sister Act

Emily Kinzel |

Embodying the roles made iconic on the big screen by Whoopi Goldberg and Maggie Smith in 1992, the Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild is staging the hilarious musical Sister Act: A Divine Musical Comedy for its fall season. According to CVTG’s website, “Filled with powerful gospel music and a truly moving story of friendship, Sister Act will leave audiences breathless and give you a reason to REJOICE!” From Oct. 5-8, the State Theatre will be filled with music, laughter, and – gasp! – murder. An up-and-coming disco singer, Deloris Van Cartier, gets caught in a seedy quarrel involving her devil-may-care boyfriend, his accompanying gang, and a gun causing Cartier to become an eyewitness to a homicide. Under a death threat from Cartier’s now ex-boyfriend, she is placed in protective custody with a group of nuns. It’s quite a switch from per previous life: no drinking, no dancing, no smoking, and – biggest of all – Cartier must sing gospel in their choir instead of disco at a club. Will these two contrasting lifestyles learn to give and take or will there be another murder in the mix? Get tickets at cvtg.org or by calling (715) 832-7529.