Tag: Mother Superior

The casting of Mother Superior in Sister Act the Musical raises interesting questions about character authenticity, theatrical tradition, audience expectations and the distinction between artistic freedom and suitability for a particular role. While drag performers have demonstrated considerable talent across musical theatre, comedy and live entertainment, there are arguments for why casting a drag act as Mother Superior (Craig Revel Horwood) may not always be the most appropriate creative decision for this particular production. At the heart of the debate is the nature of the character, the dramatic purpose she serves and the delicate balance between comedy and sincerity that makes Sister Act such an enduringly popular musical. Mother Superior is not simply a comic authority fi...