About the Show
Venues Where SISTAS is Scheduled
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Thursday, July 17, 2025 – 7:30 PM (Invited Dress)
Friday, July 18, 2025 – 7:30 PM (First Preview)
Saturday, July 19, 2025 – 3:00 PM (Second Preview); 7:30 PM (Opening Night)
Sunday, July 20, 2025 – 3:00 PM
Thursday and Friday, July 24 – 25, 2025 – 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 26, 2025 – 3:00 PM; 7:30 PM
Sunday, July 27, 2025 – 3:00 PM
Sistas: The Musical tells the story of five Black women who find love and old memories packed away in the attic after their matriarch’s death. The show explores the history of Black women, from the Jim Crow era to the 1990s – the struggles, joys, and triumphs of being Black and a woman in America told through the soulful music of songbirds such as Billie Holiday to the lyrical sound of Jill Scott and Beyoncé.
Sistas: The Musical was Written by Dorothy Marcic, Directed by Eileen J. Morris, Musically Directed by Dwayne Fulton, and Choreographed by Mils “M. J.” James.
New Horizon Theater, Inc. (NHT) was founded with the mission to bring to the greater Pittsburgh area consistent, high-quality cultural events, reflecting the African-American points of view. NHT provides an ongoing venue for ethnic writers and performers to further their professional development and creativity.
2355 East 89th Street | Cleveland, OH 44106
The Cleveland Foundatio Jelliffe Theater is located within Karamu House, recognized as the oldest African American performing arts institution in the United States.
Sistas | Written by: Dorothy Marcic
Directed by: Treva Offutt
Synopsis: SYNOPSIS: This joyful musical follows five women as they come together to clean out their matriarch’s home and discover fragments of their past. Through this process, they explore their family history, the legacy of black women, and their own individual struggles, while also celebrating the strength of sisterhood and the enduring power of family bonds. As they share stories and memories, they honor black women throughout history while performing top hits from the 1930s to the 1990s, from Billie Holiday to Beyonce.
Characters: Gloria- Age 30s black woman. Very religious. Roberta- 30-ish black woman. Angry at life and the White Male system. She wants everyone to see how bad things are. Dr. Simone- College-educated, professional woman, in her late 30s or early 40s. She is professorial. She is divorced and wants to be in a relationship. She is the sister of Gloria and Roberta. Tamika- Age 18. High school senior. Dresses hip. She uses her body to gain power. She is Simone’s daughter. Heather-White Woman. She is the sister-in-law of the three women. Married their brother. She is educated and verbally quick, almost a smart-ass. She works with Simone at the community college. She is in her 30s. Grandma- (Optional) Appears at the end, no speaking.
Dates & Times:
Thursday, September 25, 2025 – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, September 26, 2025 – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 27, 2025 – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 28, 2025 – 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 2, 2025 – 11:00 a.m.
Friday, October 3, 2025 – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 4, 2025 – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 5, 2025 – 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 8, 2025 – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 10, 2025 – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 11, 2025 – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 12, 2025 – 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 16, 2025 – 11:00 a.m.
Friday, October 17, 2025 – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 18, 2025 – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 19, 2025 – 3:00 p.m.
Venues Where SISTAS Has Recently Played
City of Praise Family Ministries
8501 Jericho City Drive / Landover, Maryland 20785
Dates & Times:
Beginning Sunday, June 8, 2025 (3 PM and 7 PM)
Each Saturday (7 PM) and Sunday (3 PM) for the rest of June, with an additional matinee Thursday June 25 at 2 PM.
Cast Members:
Tammy Turner
Tracy Joyner
Rhonda Oliver
Karen Harris
Adara Lowery
Creative Team:
Written by: Dorothy Marcic
Directed by: Sherion Cosby
Vocal Director: Angela Somers
Choreographer: Shawn Cosby
Executive Producers: William Franzblau,
Bishop Joel Peebles, Sr., Pastor Ylawnda Peebles
City of Praise Family Ministries
8501 Jericho City Drive / Landover, Maryland 20785
On March 8th and 9th 2025, SISTAS played to a packed house at the City of Praise Family Ministries in Landover, MD. A cast of 5 talented actors wowed the audience with songs and a compelling story of family, love, betrayal, and redemption.
SISTAS was co-produced by Franzblau Media and City of Praise Family Ministries, collaborating with Bishop Joel Peebles and Pastor Ylawnda Peebles.
The story of Black women from Bessie Smith to Beyonce, SISTAS was written by Columbia University professor and Fullbright Scholar Dorothy Marcic, and has played in over 20 cities, including 9 years Off-Broadway.
Cast Members:
Adara Lowery
Allison Fitzgerald
Corisa Myers
Rhonda Oliver
Tammy Turner
Some snapshots from SISTAS
Kroc Center Theatre
Performed by: Augusta Jr. Players
Where: 1833 Broad Street, Augusta, GA 30904
When: October 27, 28, 29, 2023
Curtain Time: 7:00 p.m.
Augusta Jr. Players Win Big With SISTAS
Congratulations to the Augusta Jr Players who won several awards at The Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) held in Mobile, AL March 13-17, 2024 for their production of SISTAS! SETC is the largest theatre network in the nation dedicated to fostering artistic excellence, professional development, and community within the performing arts industry.
The Augusta Jr. Players traveled to Mobile, Alabama for the Southeastern Theatre Conference, where they performed their show for competition.
For two years in a row, they’ve won in their category of community theatre in Georgia, competing against adults.
This year, the Jr. Players won multiple honors at the awards ceremony Saturday night, March 16, including best scenic design, excellence in musical ensemble, and 2024 outstanding production.
The talented performers were also scouted at the competition and could earn scholarships based on their performances.
Where: 37 South Cooper / Memphis, TN 38104
When: June 2-25, 2023
Curtain Times: Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 8:30 PM; Sunday 2:00 p.m. Box opens 60 minutes prior to curtain.
Tickets By phone: 901-525-0009 ($3.00 handling fee for all phone orders) Tickets On Line
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Juneteenth Special Event!
Where: 212 E. Long Avenue, New Castle, PA 16106
When: June 16, 17, & 18, 2023
Curtain Times: Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 8:30 PM; Sunday 2:00 p.m. Box opens 60 minutes prior to curtain.
Tickets On Line: https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/sistas-the-musical/ By phone: 724-654-3437
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Somers Voice LLC Presents SISTAS
Where: Hylton Performing Arts Center, George Mason University – Gregory Family Theater – 10960 George Mason Circle – Manassas, VA 20110
When: April 7 – 16, 2023
Tickets: https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/sistas-the-musical/
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J P A S Jefferson Performing Arts Society
SISTAS THE MUSICAL
Where: 177 Sala Avenue / Westwego, LA
When: January 27 – February 12, 2023
Time: Friday and Saturday @ 8:30 p.m. / Sunday @ 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: This event has already ended and tickets are no longer available.
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The Laboratory Theater of Florida
Where: The theater is located at 1634 Woodford Ave. in downtown Fort Myers.
When: Dec, 16-30, 2022; January 5-14, 2023
Time: 8:p.m. and matinees on Dec. 18, Jan. 8 and 15 at 2 p.m.
Tickets: Box office 239-218-0481 or buy online
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Myrtle October, Julissa Jean-Bart, Makayla Davis and Simone Farrell. photo by Sisk Media
Black Theatre Troupe: Sistas the Musical
Where: Helen K Mason Performing Arts Center / 1333 E. Washington St. / Phoenix, AZ
When: September 10, 2021 – September 26, 2021
Time: 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. showtimes.
Tickets: Box office 602-258-8128
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The video trailer!
2022 TV Video
“Beyond Broadway” Review
The off-Broadway musical Sistas is a nonstop celebration, and Broadway.com jumped at the chance to chat with this show’s talented company. The production follows five women as they prepare to bury the matriarch of their family. The women discuss their family history and the history of African-American women through popular music spanning from Billie Holiday to Beyonce. We headed to St. Luke’s Theatre to talk with stars April Nixon, Jennifer Fouche, Tracey Conyer Lee, Amy Goldberger and Lexi Rhoades about this unique musical. Click below for a sneak peek of the show that has audiences singing, shouting and dancing in the aisles, then head off-Broadway to experience Sistas for yourself!