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Nunsense is a musical comedy with book, music, and lyrics by Dan Goggin. It premiered Off-Broadway in 1985 and revolves around the misadventures of the Little Sisters of Hoboken, an order of nuns who put on a fundraiser to bury sisters accidentally poisoned by their cook. The show became an international phenomenon and spawned several sequels and spin-offs. It remains a popular choice for community theaters, regional productions, and religious groups due to its minimal set requirements and broad, family-friendly humor.

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What is the plot of Nunsense?

The Little Sisters of Hoboken stage a fundraiser after their cook, Sister Julia, accidentally poisons sisters at the convent and the order cannot afford all the burials. The grim setup becomes a comic variety revue built around songs, jokes, and the personalities of the remaining nuns ([Concord Theatricals](https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/748/nunsense)).

When and where did Nunsense premiere?

It premiered Off-Broadway at New York's Cherry Lane Theatre on December 12, 1985. Dan Goggin wrote the book, music, and lyrics, and the original production ran Off-Broadway for ten years ([Concord Theatricals](https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/748/nunsense)).

How large is the Nunsense cast?

The standard licensing listing calls for five women and describes a running time of about 120 minutes. That compact cast is why the show works well for community and school theater groups as a musical revue ([Concord Theatricals](https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/748/nunsense)).

What other Nunsense shows exist?

The series includes *Nunsense A-Men!*, *Nunsensations!*, and *Nunsense: The Mega-Musical Version*. *Nunsensations!* moves the Little Sisters of Hoboken to Las Vegas, making it a named spin-off in the same comic world ([Concord Theatricals](https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/44661/nunsensations)).

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