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The Little Sisters of Hoboken, residents of Mt. St. Helens Convent and teachers at the school, have a problem. It seems Sister Julia (Child of God) has accidentally killed off 52 sisters with a botulism-laced vichyssoise. But even worse, the remaining nuns only had enough cash to bury 48 of the dearly departed; the other four are in the freezer. Nunsense is a benefit concert staged by the Little Sisters to raise money for a proper burial (before the health inspector comes).
Mother Superior Mary Regina (Rue McClanahan) is determined to put on a good show and raise some money with the help of her faithful followers Sister Robert Anne (Christine Anderson), Sister Mary Amnesia (Semina De Laurentis), Sister Mary Leo (Christine Toy), and Sister Mary Hubert (Terri White). McClanahan knows how to work a live audience and keeps them laughing. Though she's not a singer, she admirably talks her way through Dan Goggin's songs. The other sisters have terrific voices; while most of the songs are chorus style, each does get a chance to shine. Streetwise Sister Robert Anne's number "I Just Want to Be a Star" is particularly good, and a medley by the "St. Andrews Sisters" exemplifies the sisters' lovely and strong harmony.
Nunsense, filmed off-Broadway in 1993, is good, clean fun filled with enthusiastic performers and well-done songs. The choreography, however, is rather unimaginative. You don't need to have attended Catholic school to enjoy Nunsense. There are a few pokes at the Catholic religion, but Nunsense is mainly a gentle send-up of the convent way of life, told through the lens of a zany musical comedy. --Dana Van Nest
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Join a live audience to watch the Little Sisters of Hoboken display their divine talents in a zany benefit revue. In an effort to raise money for their fallen Sisters--unfortunate victims of a convent cooking accident--Mother Superior (The Golden Girls' Rue McClanahan) and her order of eccentric and endearing nuns show the lighter side of being Catholic. With riotous dance numbers, show-stopping songs and side-splitting wit, you'll swear Nunsense was heaven-sent! This video of the long-running hit musical features scenes not included in the television broadcast. Rue McClanahan, Christine Anderson, Semina De Laurentis, Christine Toy. 112 minutes.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I first saw this show when it ran on PBS ages ago and even as a late elementary age kid i loved it! The songs are catchy (adicting if you're not careful) and each of the ladies plays her part the way it was meant to be played. Sure the presentation of the film itself (incorperating the actual audience in shot) may seem a bit undesirable to someone who hasn't seen it live, but it works for this film! I had the pleasure of playing Sr. Robert Ann in a high school production of this show and each of us worked hard to capture the essence of our characters that was displayed in this version. Some people are under the mistaken impression that this show makes fun of Catholicism but i couldn't disagree with them any stronger. Likewise you deffinately don't have to be Catholic to enjoy the show. When i moved out of my parents house and into my own apartment i swiped their copy of this movie. They're now begging me to either buy my own copy or buy one for them! Definately a good laugh! So make Nunsense a habit around your house today!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Each time I watch this video it gets funnier and funnier! Rue McClanahan shows her great comic talent as Sr. Mary Regina! She wonderfully played a slut in "The Golden Girls" to playing a nun! Who knew? The rest of the cast (Terri White, Christine Toy, Christine Anderson and Semina De Laurentis) are sensational! Even though Rue M. is the most famous one, each of the ladies in this production show that each of them has a terrific star quality! My recommendation for anyone who loves musical theatre is to buy this video immediately! You won't regret it!
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
What more can you say about Nuns who have to raise cash to support thier convent after a catastrophe. This DVD was as entertaining as being there live. It kept me laughing through the whole show. Don't miss!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Nunsense
Just way to funny not have in your library. We watch it quit often and we know we are going to laugh and when and do it harder each time.
Published 5 months ago by Grandma42
Nunsense
I love the show and was glad to see it was on DVD, which I bought my friend Nunsense 1 & 2 when I was in the US. Thank you so much!
Published 11 months ago by Mr. G. Rouse
Classic!
So happy this is on DVD now- an amazing collection of performances by some powerhouse ladies!
Published 20 months ago by MSquared
nunsense rocks the house!
Nunsense is wonderful--laugh out loud funny with the best nuns I've seen on stage! The premise is great, the songs are great, and Rue McClanahan makes me happy! Read more
Published 22 months ago by M. H. Thurman
Nunsense
This was a very funny show but very poor quality dvd. The voices did not match their mouths when they were talking - timing very bad. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Betty Bertrand
Nunsense, the DVD
This DVD is so funny; and I'm not R. Catholic. The DVD came well packaged and safe, and was in excellent condition.
Published on September 23, 2009 by R. Oliver
Catholics humor is great!
I thought that this show was a riot. It really made me remember alot of things going to private ctholic schools and just the whole ideals of being a catholic. Read more
Published on May 14, 2009 by P. Jones
Rue McClanahan Steals the Show
I saw this play at a dinner theater and couldn't wait to see the DVD to re-live the fun. This DVD provides laughs thoughout--and Rue McClanahan steals the show, altho' the... Read more
Published on March 23, 2009 by Beth Searfoss
Nunsense
bought this as a birthday gift for canadian friend.. found out she's a big fan of Rue's.. so am slowly buying up the rest of the series to give her for xmas.
Published on April 5, 2008 by C. Randall
It is soooo funny
We have watched this show over and over and over and we are still laughing!
Published on September 17, 2007 by Nat
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