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Sister Act enters final weekend at Cabrillo Stage

After several weeks of sold-out performances and standing ovations, Cabrillo Stage's production of Sister Act is heading into its final weekend. The musical, which closes...

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Sister Act enters final weekend at Cabrillo Stage

After several weeks of sold-out performances and standing ovations, Cabrillo Stage's production of Sister Act is heading into its final weekend. The musical, which closes...

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