Opening Parkway Playhouse’s 2026 Mainstage Season is Sister Act, the musical!
This hilarious comedy, based on the film by the same name, is showing May 29-June 7, 2026! In this show, disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder and goes into hiding in a convent, transforming its struggling choir into a sensation while evading her danger and finding the power of sisterhood. Directed by Reed Atherton, with Music Direction by Brett McCulskey, and Choreography by Kelli Hall.
“We all could use a good laugh right now, and we’re so excited to be bringing this show back to the Burnsville Community for the first time in over a decade! Grab your friends, this show is the perfect one for a fun night out!” says Artistic Director, Jenny Martin.
Featuring a stellar cast, including Roberta Whiteside, Brandi Andrade, Lily Bartleson, Karen Covington-Yow, Pasquale LaCorte, Mike Yow, Hogan McLamb, Douglass Cordova, Glen Ellington, Christina McKenzie, Megan Weber, Natalie Artiz, Jennifer Ewing, Eric Cedergren, Jamie Siegel, Kiesa Kay, Addison Amos, Santos Mondragon, Ansley Caterson, Callie Nash, and Opal Ferrel-Felts.
Want to be the first to see this exciting show? Join Parkway Playhouse for their Sister Act “Dressy” Rehearsal! This will take place on May 28, 2026, and will feature an exclusive first look at the final dress rehearsal of Sister Act, a behind-the-scenes tour of the theatre, a discussion with the director, light refreshments, and photo booth access. Only a handful of tickets are available for this showing. Don’t wait to reserve yours!
Tickets and season passes are available now online at www.parkwayplayhouse.com, by calling the box office at 828-682-4285, or the administrative office at 828-536-5153.
Parkway Playhouse is a professional theater company located at 202 Green Mountain Drive, Burnsville, North Carolina 28714. The oldest continually operating summer theater in North Carolina, they are celebrating their 79th season this year. Parkway Playhouse offers something for everyone, including shows, classes, community events, and more! To find out more about Parkway Playhouse, please visit their website at www.parkwayplayhouse.com, or check out their Facebook or Instagram pages.