Late Night Catechism Tour Dates
It isn't often that an off-broadway theatre production makes it big, but that's exactly what happened with Late Night Catechism. This one-nun show is a combination stand-up comedy act and play, with the audience willing members of the cast. The show started with regular appearances at the Live Bait Theater in Chicago in 1993, where captivated audiences filled the seats every Friday and Saturday night. A move to the Royal George Theater didn't slow down the popularity of the show. Since its modest opening at a storefront theater, it has gone on to tour through virtually every major U.S. city and made successful appearances in countries such as Australia, England, Ireland and Canada. Late Night Catechism is the longest continuously running show in Chicago. Maripat Donovan, the star, earned an Outer Critics Award Nomination for outstanding solo performance. Both Vicki Quade and Maripat Donovan have been nominated by the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle for their outstanding work on this production at different times. About the Show A truly one-woman show, Late Night Catechism addresses Catholic education with a wink, a nod, and a deep sensitivity. Vicki Quade and Maripat Donovan both have a long history of Catholic education and a deep humor about the subject that never crosses into mockery. Sister, the teacher of this late night catechism class stands on the stage as the person replacing the regular Father Murphy who teaches the class but doesn't want to miss his poker night. During this combination improve theater production and stand-up comedy routine, audiences enjoy classic jokes about Saintly layoffs and other facets of the Church that those in the know can get behind. Audience members are the class, and shouldn't be surprised to find themselves relegated to the corner on stage for bad behavior. Questions and answers are part of the show, along with a simple set. Late Night Catechism became more than just a night of light entertainment. As part of the show, Quade and Donovan took the opportunity to shed light on the plight of retired nuns, and audiences have donated more than $3 million in support.
Sister kept in character and had good comebacks which were humorous, although not hilariously funny. The pace was pretty slow and the flow felt very disjointed. The older crowd, mainly 70+, seemed to enjoy it more than we did. Would not repeat visit.
Unable to hear many of the audience questions or answers as there was no microphone for audience participation and the nun did not repeat the the questio or answer. Too much chatter by the nun. Very disappointing performance.
I paid full price for this show $70+ per ticket, thinking this would be a comedy show (because the show flyer has a photo of a male wearing a habit). Two months before the show, they sold tickets for half-price. While the "nun"had thorough knowledge of the Catholic faith, the show fell short. The person kept repeating themselves, forgot names and lost their place on their cue cards. While she was witty, I was bored and felt bad for the friends I had invited along. It still wouldn't have been worth it if I bought the 1/2 price tickets.
Let's start with being seated in our "assigned "seats; upon arriving at our table, people sat in our seats. One person had the courtesy to get up and give us one seat, but the other person remained seated and never moved. The usher should have stepped in and demanded that the people seated in our seats go to their assigned seats. My partner had to sit in row 2, which was not what we had paid for. The performance wasn't awe-inspiring at best. The performer had some moments, but they were stale. I am very disappointed with this show, as I had expected more exciting content.
Thought it would be a bit more "in your face". Sister was all over the place, cognitively. Perhaps slowing down a bit.
Had a wonderful time. The actor did a phenomenal job. Plenty of humor and good recollections. And I loved the audience participation.
This was such a good time, soooo many laughs. Sister was hilarious, I would go see her again if she comes again
I have seen a couple of performances and this was as good as the others. Our nun did a great job entertaining and educating. Very good for us Publics. :-)
It was ok. Not what we thought it was. A better description of what the show was would have been helpful. There were some funny things, but my other family members did not enjoy it that much. It really felt like religious school.
Very much worth seeing. So funny and feel good show.