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.
