Sister Act, a musical comedy, was reviewed by Charles Isherwood on April 20, 2011. This production was directed by Jerry Zaks. The music and lyrics were composed by Alan Menken and written by Glenn Slater. The book was written by Cheri Steinkellner. Some of the fantastic leads include, Patina Miller (Deloris Van Cartier, Victoria Clark (Mother Superior), Kingsley Leggs (Curtis Jackson) and Chester Gregory (Eddie Souther).
Mr. Isherwood had a lot decent things to say about the production. He states, “Patina Miller, recreating her starring performance from the West End production, has a radiant presence and strong voice with a tangy timbre.” This means that the director liked the way the Ms. Miller portrayed the character Deloris. I agree that all these traits would make for a good Deloris.
The critic was not pleased with some of the shows aspects like the acting qualities of Ms. Miller. He says, “For even when Deloris is shimmying in a leopard miniskirt in the show’s opening number, Ms. Miller somehow exudes sweetness and sincerity. This makes the heroine’s transition from sassy sinner to sympathetic musical instructor less outlandishly funny than it was in the movie.” To explain, the critic thought that Deloris was too sweet before she made the transition making the effectiveness of her transition less …show more content…
Isherwood also had negative comments on the plot. He states, “But with the exception of a couple of roof raisers, the songs in ‘Sister Act’ are more serviceable than memorable. Maybe that’s not so surprising given the predictable plot proceeding mechanically along two suspense-free tracks: Will Deloris escape the bloodthirsty Curtis and his minions? And will her tutelage of the singing nuns help save the church from being sold to a couple of bachelor antique dealers?” This means that the critic think that the plot is too basic and predictable. I have seen a production of the shoe and I do not agree. The plot has various twist and turns throughout the
Mr. Isherwood had a lot decent things to say about the production. He states, “Patina Miller, recreating her starring performance from the West End production, has a radiant presence and strong voice with a tangy timbre.” This means that the director liked the way the Ms. Miller portrayed the character Deloris. I agree that all these traits would make for a good Deloris.
The critic was not pleased with some of the shows aspects like the acting qualities of Ms. Miller. He says, “For even when Deloris is shimmying in a leopard miniskirt in the show’s opening number, Ms. Miller somehow exudes sweetness and sincerity. This makes the heroine’s transition from sassy sinner to sympathetic musical instructor less outlandishly funny than it was in the movie.” To explain, the critic thought that Deloris was too sweet before she made the transition making the effectiveness of her transition less …show more content…
Isherwood also had negative comments on the plot. He states, “But with the exception of a couple of roof raisers, the songs in ‘Sister Act’ are more serviceable than memorable. Maybe that’s not so surprising given the predictable plot proceeding mechanically along two suspense-free tracks: Will Deloris escape the bloodthirsty Curtis and his minions? And will her tutelage of the singing nuns help save the church from being sold to a couple of bachelor antique dealers?” This means that the critic think that the plot is too basic and predictable. I have seen a production of the shoe and I do not agree. The plot has various twist and turns throughout the