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Ride the Cyclone

Book, Music, and Lyrics by JACOB RICHMOND & BROOKE MAXWELL
Directed by JOCELYN A. BROWN
Music Direction by LEX LEIGH
Choreographed by MIGUEL CARDENAS

(January 27 – March 5, 2023)

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Jared Machado as Mischa Bachinski, Rose Pell as Constance Blackwood, Jaylen Baham as Ricky Potts, Wyatt Hatfield as Noel Gruber, and Haley Wolff as Ocean O’Connell Rosenberg in Chance Theater’s California premiere production of “Ride the Cyclone.” Playing January 27 – February 26, 2023 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Music, Book, and Lyrics by Jacob Richmond & Brooke Maxwell; Directed by Jocelyn A. Brown; Music Direction by Lex Leigh; Choreographed by Miguel Cardenas Photo by Doug Catiller, True Image Studio
Rose Pell as Constance Blackwood, Wyatt Hatfield as Noel Gruber, Haley Wolff as Ocean O’Connell Rosenberg, Jaylen Baham as Ricky Potts, and Robert Foran as The Amazing Karnak in Chance Theater’s California premiere production of “Ride the Cyclone.” Playing January 27 – February 26, 2023 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Music, Book, and Lyrics by Jacob Richmond & Brooke Maxwell; Directed by Jocelyn A. Brown; Music Direction by Lex Leigh; Choreographed by Miguel Cardenas Photo by Doug Catiller, True Image Studio
Haley Wolff, Jaylen Baham, Wyatt Hatfield, Rose Pell as Constance Blackwood, Jared Machado, and Em Flosi in Chance Theater’s California premiere production of “Ride the Cyclone.” Playing January 27 – February 26, 2023 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Music, Book, and Lyrics by Jacob Richmond & Brooke Maxwell; Directed by Jocelyn A. Brown; Music Direction by Lex Leigh; Choreographed by Miguel Cardenas Photo by Doug Catiller, True Image Studio
Em Flosi as Jane Doe, Wyatt Hatfield as Noel Gruber, Jaylen Baham as Ricky Potts, Haley Wolff as Ocean O’Connell Rosenberg, Jared Machado as Mischa Bachinski, Rose Pell as Constance Blackwood, and Robert Foran as The Amazing Karnak in Chance Theater’s California premiere production of “Ride the Cyclone.” Playing January 27 – February 26, 2023 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Music, Book, and Lyrics by Jacob Richmond & Brooke Maxwell; Directed by Jocelyn A. Brown; Music Direction by Lex Leigh; Choreographed by Miguel Cardenas Photo by Doug Catiller, True Image Studio
Jaylen Baham, Jared Machado, Rose Pell, Wyatt Hatfield as Ricky Potts, Haley Wolff, Em Flosi, and Robert Foran as The Amazing Karnak in Chance Theater’s California premiere production of “Ride the Cyclone.” Playing January 27 – February 26, 2023 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Music, Book, and Lyrics by Jacob Richmond & Brooke Maxwell; Directed by Jocelyn A. Brown; Music Direction by Lex Leigh; Choreographed by Miguel Cardenas Photo by Doug Catiller, True Image Studio

 
Jaylen Baham, Em Flosi, Jared Machado as Mischa Bachinski, Haley Wolff, Wyatt Hatfield, and Robert Foran as The Amazing Karnak in Chance Theater’s California premiere production of “Ride the Cyclone.” Playing January 27 – February 26, 2023 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Music, Book, and Lyrics by Jacob Richmond & Brooke Maxwell; Directed by Jocelyn A. Brown; Music Direction by Lex Leigh; Choreographed by Miguel Cardenas Photo by Doug Catiller, True Image Studio

 
Rose Pell, Jared Machado, Jaylen Baham, and Em Flosi as Jane Doe in Chance Theater’s California premiere production of “Ride the Cyclone.” Playing January 27 – February 26, 2023 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Music, Book, and Lyrics by Jacob Richmond & Brooke Maxwell; Directed by Jocelyn A. Brown; Music Direction by Lex Leigh; Choreographed by Miguel Cardenas Photo by Doug Catiller, True Image Studio

 
Jaylen Baham as Ricky Potts, Em Flosi, Jared Machado, Rose Pell, Haley Wolff, and Wyatt Hatfield in Chance Theater’s California premiere production of “Ride the Cyclone.” Playing January 27 – February 26, 2023 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Music, Book, and Lyrics by Jacob Richmond & Brooke Maxwell; Directed by Jocelyn A. Brown; Music Direction by Lex Leigh; Choreographed by Miguel Cardenas Photo by Doug Catiller, True Image Studio

 

Colonialism is Terrible, But Phở is Delicious

by DUSTIN H. CHINN
Directed by OÁNH NGUYỄN

(March 31 – April 30, 2023)

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Dustin Vuong Nguyen as Nguyên, Hannah Mariah as Thúy, and Casey Long as Guillaume in the rolling world premiere of “Colonialism is Terrible, But Phở is Delicious,” playing March 31 – April 30, 2023 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Written by Dustin H. Chinn; Directed by Oánh Nguyễn. Photo by Doug Catiller, True Image Studio.
Dustin Vuong Nguyen as Quang and Hannah Mariah as Mùi in the rolling world premiere of “Colonialism is Terrible, But Phở is Delicious,” playing March 31 – April 30, 2023 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Written by Dustin H. Chinn; Directed by Oánh Nguyễn. Photo by Doug Catiller, True Image Studio.
Casey Long as Guillaume and Chloé Gay Brewer as Madame Gagnier in the rolling world premiere of “Colonialism is Terrible, But Phở is Delicious,” playing March 31 – April 30, 2023 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Written by Dustin H. Chinn; Directed by Oánh Nguyễn. Photo by Doug Catiller, True Image Studio.
Hannah Mariah as Danielle, Dustin Vuong Nguyen as Sam, and Casey Long as Chris in the rolling world premiere of “Colonialism is Terrible, But Phở is Delicious,” playing March 31 – April 30, 2023 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Written by Dustin H. Chinn; Directed by Oánh Nguyễn. Photo by Doug Catiller, True Image Studio.
Chloé Gay Brewer as Rose, Dustin Vuong Nguyen as Quang, and Hannah Mariah as Mùi in the rolling world premiere of “Colonialism is Terrible, But Phở is Delicious,” playing March 31 – April 30, 2023 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Written by Dustin H. Chinn; Directed by Oánh Nguyễn. Photo by Doug Catiller, True Image Studio.

 
Hannah Mariah as Thúy and Casey Long as Guillaume in the rolling world premiere of “Colonialism is Terrible, But Phở is Delicious,” playing March 31 – April 30, 2023 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Written by Dustin H. Chinn; Directed by Oánh Nguyễn. Photo by Doug Catiller, True Image Studio.

 

Matinicus: The Story of Abigail Burgess

by JENNY CONNELL DAVIS
Directed by KATIE CHIDESTER

(May 5 – June 4, 2023)

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Aubrey Saverino as Abigail Burgess in the world premiere of “Matinicus: The Story of Abigail Burgess,” playing May 5 – June 4, 2023 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Written by Jenny Connell Davis; Directed by Katie Chidester. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Aubrey Saverino as Abigail Burgess in the world premiere of “Matinicus: The Story of Abigail Burgess,” playing May 5 – June 4, 2023 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Written by Jenny Connell Davis; Directed by Katie Chidester. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Aubrey Saverino as Abigail Burgess in the world premiere of “Matinicus: The Story of Abigail Burgess,” playing May 5 – June 4, 2023 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Written by Jenny Connell Davis; Directed by Katie Chidester. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Aubrey Saverino as Abigail Burgess in the world premiere of “Matinicus: The Story of Abigail Burgess,” playing May 5 – June 4, 2023 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Written by Jenny Connell Davis; Directed by Katie Chidester. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Aubrey Saverino as Abigail Burgess in the world premiere of “Matinicus: The Story of Abigail Burgess,” playing May 5 – June 4, 2023 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Written by Jenny Connell Davis; Directed by Katie Chidester. Photo by Doug Catiller.

 
Aubrey Saverino as Abigail Burgess in the world premiere of “Matinicus: The Story of Abigail Burgess,” playing May 5 – June 4, 2023 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Written by Jenny Connell Davis; Directed by Katie Chidester. Photo by Doug Catiller.

 

Fancy Nancy, The Musical

Book & Lyrics by SUSAN DiLALLO
Music by DANNY ABSOCH
Based on the popular ‘Fancy Nancy’ books by JANE O’CONNOR
and illustrated by ROBIN PREISS GLASSER
Directed by NICOLE SCHLITT
Music Direction by ROBYN MANION

(May 26 – June 18, 2023)

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Jaylen Baham, Gabbie Adner, Jillian Batt, Juliet Parker, and Alyssa Corella in the encore presentation of “Fancy Nancy, The Musical” from May 26 – June 18, 2023 at Chance Theater in Anaheim, CA. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Angela Griswold as Nancy in the encore presentation of “Fancy Nancy, The Musical” from May 26 – June 18, 2023 at Chance Theater in Anaheim, CA. Photo by Doug Catiller. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Jillian Batt as Nancy and Juliet Parker as Bree in the encore presentation of “Fancy Nancy, The Musical” from May 26 – June 18, 2023 at Chance Theater in Anaheim, CA. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Em Flosi as Wanda, Elijah Douglas as Lionel, and Fiona Burrows as Rhonda in the encore presentation of “Fancy Nancy, The Musical” from May 26 – June 18, 2023 at Chance Theater in Anaheim, CA. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Jillian Batt as Nancy, Matt Takahashi as Lionel, and Juliet Parker as Bree in the encore presentation of “Fancy Nancy, The Musical” from May 26 – June 18, 2023 at Chance Theater in Anaheim, CA. Photo by Doug Catiller.

 
Jillian Batt as Nancy and Katie Brown as Mrs. Clancy in the encore presentation of “Fancy Nancy, The Musical” from May 26 – June 18, 2023 at Chance Theater in Anaheim, CA. Photo by Doug Catiller.

 

Rent

Music, Book, and Lyrics by JONATHAN LARSON
Directed by MATTHEW McCRAY
Music Direction by LEX LEIGH
Choreographed by MO GOODFELLOW

(July 21 – August 27, 2023)

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Jack Thomas Aitken, Christopher D. Baker, JoeJoe McKinney, Gemma Pedersen, Autumn Kirkpatrick, Micah K. Blanks, Gavin Cole, Frankie Ripley, and Lily Targett in “RENT” at Chance Theater. Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson, directed by Matthew McCray, music directed by Lex Leigh, and choreographed by Mo Goodfellow, this production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning landmark musical is playing thru August 20, 2023 at Chance Theater in Anaheim, CA. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Gavin Cole and Lena Ceja in “RENT” at Chance Theater. Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson, directed by Matthew McCray, music directed by Lex Leigh, and choreographed by Mo Goodfellow, this production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning landmark musical is playing thru August 20, 2023 at Chance Theater in Anaheim, CA. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Luc Clopton in “RENT” at Chance Theater. Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson, directed by Matthew McCray, music directed by Lex Leigh, and choreographed by Mo Goodfellow, this production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning landmark musical is playing thru August 20, 2023 at Chance Theater in Anaheim, CA. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Gavin Cole, Adam Leiva, and JoeJoe McKinney in “RENT” at Chance Theater. Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson, directed by Matthew McCray, music directed by Lex Leigh, and choreographed by Mo Goodfellow, this production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning landmark musical is playing thru August 20, 2023 at Chance Theater in Anaheim, CA. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Lily Targett and Frankie Ripley in “RENT” at Chance Theater. Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson, directed by Matthew McCray, music directed by Lex Leigh, and choreographed by Mo Goodfellow, this production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning landmark musical is playing thru August 20, 2023 at Chance Theater in Anaheim, CA. Photo by Doug Catiller.

 
Gavin Cole and Luc Clopton in “RENT” at Chance Theater. Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson, directed by Matthew McCray, music directed by Lex Leigh, and choreographed by Mo Goodfellow, this production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning landmark musical is playing thru August 20, 2023 at Chance Theater in Anaheim, CA. Photo by Doug Catiller.

 
Adam Leiva, JoeJoe McKinney, and Luc Clopton in “RENT” at Chance Theater. Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson, directed by Matthew McCray, music directed by Lex Leigh, and choreographed by Mo Goodfellow, this production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning landmark musical is playing thru August 20, 2023 at Chance Theater in Anaheim, CA. Photo by Doug Catiller.

 
Luc Clopton, Gavin Cole, and Christopher D. Baker in “RENT” at Chance Theater. Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson, directed by Matthew McCray, music directed by Lex Leigh, and choreographed by Mo Goodfellow, this production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning landmark musical is playing thru August 20, 2023 at Chance Theater in Anaheim, CA. Photo by Doug Catiller.

 

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

A play by SIMON STEPHENS
Based on the novel by MARK HADDON
Directed by DARRYL B. HOVIS

(September 22 – October 22, 2023)

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Jonathon Lamer, Holly Jeanne, Jared Machado, Aaron Lipp, Rachel Oliveros Catalano, and Rachel McLaughlan in “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” playing September 22 – October 22, 2023 at Chance Theater @ Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center. A play by Simon Stephens, based on the novel by Mark Haddon, and directed by Darryl B. Hovis. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Rachel Oliveros Catalano and Aaron Lipp in “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” playing September 22 – October 22, 2023 at Chance Theater @ Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center. A play by Simon Stephens, based on the novel by Mark Haddon, and directed by Darryl B. Hovis. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Casey Long and Aaron Lipp in “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” playing September 22 – October 22, 2023 at Chance Theater @ Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center. A play by Simon Stephens, based on the novel by Mark Haddon, and directed by Darryl B. Hovis. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Aaron Lipp, Rachel McLaughlan, Karen O’Hanlon, Jared Machado, and Holly Jeanne in “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” playing September 22 – October 22, 2023 at Chance Theater @ Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center. A play by Simon Stephens, based on the novel by Mark Haddon, and directed by Darryl B. Hovis. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Jonathon Lamer, Rachel McLaughlan, Aaron Lipp, Holly Jeanne, and Jared Machado in “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” playing September 22 – October 22, 2023 at Chance Theater @ Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center. A play by Simon Stephens, based on the novel by Mark Haddon, and directed by Darryl B. Hovis. Photo by Doug Catiller.

 
Jonathon Lamer, Jared Machado, and Aaron Lipp in “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” playing September 22 – October 22, 2023 at Chance Theater @ Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center. A play by Simon Stephens, based on the novel by Mark Haddon, and directed by Darryl B. Hovis. Photo by Doug Catiller.

 

The Secret Garden – The Musical

Book & Lyrics by MARSHA NORMAN
Music by LUCY SIMON
Directed by CASEY LONG & KC WILKERSON
Choreography by ROBERT HAHN

(November 24 – December 23, 2023)

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Laura M. Hathaway, Elizabeth Last, Ryan J. Lloyd and Sarah Pierce in “The Secret Garden, The Musical” at Chance Theater. Playing November 24 – December 23, 2023 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. The musical has book and lyrics by Marsha Norman, music by Lucy Simon, directed by Casey Long & KC Wilkerson, music direction by Gabrielle Maldonado, and choreography by Robert Hahn. Photo by Francis Gacad.
Elizabeth Last in “The Secret Garden, The Musical” at Chance Theater. Playing November 24 – December 23, 2023 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. The musical has book and lyrics by Marsha Norman, music by Lucy Simon, directed by Casey Long & KC Wilkerson, music direction by Gabrielle Maldonado, and choreography by Robert Hahn. Photo by Francis Gacad.
Troy Dailey and Laura M. Hathaway in “The Secret Garden, The Musical” at Chance Theater. Playing November 24 – December 23, 2023 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. The musical has book and lyrics by Marsha Norman, music by Lucy Simon, directed by Casey Long & KC Wilkerson, music direction by Gabrielle Maldonado, and choreography by Robert Hahn. Photo by Francis Gacad.
Christopher Diem and Catherine Last in “The Secret Garden, The Musical” at Chance Theater. Playing November 24 – December 23, 2023 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. The musical has book and lyrics by Marsha Norman, music by Lucy Simon, directed by Casey Long & KC Wilkerson, music direction by Gabrielle Maldonado, and choreography by Robert Hahn. Photo by Francis Gacad.
Sarah Pierece and Catherine Last in “The Secret Garden, The Musical” at Chance Theater. Playing November 24 – December 23, 2023 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. The musical has book and lyrics by Marsha Norman, music by Lucy Simon, directed by Casey Long & KC Wilkerson, music direction by Gabrielle Maldonado, and choreography by Robert Hahn. Photo by Francis Gacad.

 
Catherine Last and Charlie Firlik in “The Secret Garden, The Musical” at Chance Theater. Playing November 24 – December 23, 2023 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. The musical has book and lyrics by Marsha Norman, music by Lucy Simon, directed by Casey Long & KC Wilkerson, music direction by Gabrielle Maldonado, and choreography by Robert Hahn. Photo by Francis Gacad.

 
Elizabeth Last and Jacob Voight in “The Secret Garden, The Musical” at Chance Theater. Playing November 24 – December 23, 2023 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. The musical has book and lyrics by Marsha Norman, music by Lucy Simon, directed by Casey Long & KC Wilkerson, music direction by Gabrielle Maldonado, and choreography by Robert Hahn. Photo by Francis Gacad.

 
Laura M. Hathaway, Ryan J. Lloyd, Trina Estanislao, Elizabeth Last, Matthew Noah, and Abigail Cox in “The Secret Garden, The Musical” at Chance Theater. Playing November 24 – December 23, 2023 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. The musical has book and lyrics by Marsha Norman, music by Lucy Simon, directed by Casey Long & KC Wilkerson, music direction by Gabrielle Maldonado, and choreography by Robert Hahn. Photo by Francis Gacad.

 
Matthew Noah and Catherine Last in “The Secret Garden, The Musical” at Chance Theater. Playing November 24 – December 23, 2023 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. The musical has book and lyrics by Marsha Norman, music by Lucy Simon, directed by Casey Long & KC Wilkerson, music direction by Gabrielle Maldonado, and choreography by Robert Hahn. Photo by Francis Gacad.

 
Ryan J. Lloyd, Abigail Cox, and Laura M. Hathaway in “The Secret Garden, The Musical” at Chance Theater. Playing November 24 – December 23, 2023 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. The musical has book and lyrics by Marsha Norman, music by Lucy Simon, directed by Casey Long & KC Wilkerson, music direction by Gabrielle Maldonado, and choreography by Robert Hahn. Photo by Francis Gacad.

 
Christopher Diem, Trina Estanislao, Jacob Voight, Sarah Pierce, and Elizabeth Last in “The Secret Garden, The Musical” at Chance Theater. Playing November 24 – December 23, 2023 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. The musical has book and lyrics by Marsha Norman, music by Lucy Simon, directed by Casey Long & KC Wilkerson, music direction by Gabrielle Maldonado, and choreography by Robert Hahn. Photo by Francis Gacad.

 
Laura M. Hathaway and Elizabeth Last in “The Secret Garden, The Musical” at Chance Theater. Playing November 24 – December 23, 2023 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. The musical has book and lyrics by Marsha Norman, music by Lucy Simon, directed by Casey Long & KC Wilkerson, music direction by Gabrielle Maldonado, and choreography by Robert Hahn. Photo by Francis Gacad.

 

Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas

Book by CARA LUSTIK & MATTHEW HARDY
Lyrics by MATTHEW HARDY
Music by RANDY KLEIN
Based on the popular ‘Fancy Nancy’ books by JANE O’CONNOR
and illustrated by ROBIN PREISS GLASSER
Directed by JAMES MICHAEL McHALE
Music Direction by JIMMY BEALL

(December 1-23, 2023)

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Robin Walton, Katelyn Spurgin, Abel Miramontes, Kristin Cortines, and Shai Culver in “Fancy Nancy, Splendiferous Christmas” at Chance Theater through December 23, 2023. Playing at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Book by Cara Lustik & Matthew Hardy; Lyrics by Matthew Hardy; Music by Randy Klein; based on the popular “Fancy Nancy” books by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser; directed by James Michael McHale; music direction by Jimmy Beall. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Richard Comeau, Penny Devlin, Benni Ruby, Matt Takahashi, and Katie Canavan in “Fancy Nancy, Splendiferous Christmas” at Chance Theater through December 23, 2023. Playing at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Book by Cara Lustik & Matthew Hardy; Lyrics by Matthew Hardy; Music by Randy Klein; based on the popular “Fancy Nancy” books by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser; directed by James Michael McHale; music direction by Jimmy Beall. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Kristin Cortines, Abel Miramontes, Katelyn Spurgin, and Shai Culver in “Fancy Nancy, Splendiferous Christmas” at Chance Theater through December 23, 2023. Playing at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Book by Cara Lustik & Matthew Hardy; Lyrics by Matthew Hardy; Music by Randy Klein; based on the popular “Fancy Nancy” books by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser; directed by James Michael McHale; music direction by Jimmy Beall. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Benni Ruby and Katie Canavan in “Fancy Nancy, Splendiferous Christmas” at Chance Theater through December 23, 2023. Playing at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Book by Cara Lustik & Matthew Hardy; Lyrics by Matthew Hardy; Music by Randy Klein; based on the popular “Fancy Nancy” books by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser; directed by James Michael McHale; music direction by Jimmy Beall. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Kristin Cortines, Abel Miramontes, Shai Culver, and Katelyn Spurgin in “Fancy Nancy, Splendiferous Christmas” at Chance Theater through December 23, 2023. Playing at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Book by Cara Lustik & Matthew Hardy; Lyrics by Matthew Hardy; Music by Randy Klein; based on the popular “Fancy Nancy” books by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser; directed by James Michael McHale; music direction by Jimmy Beall. Photo by Doug Catiller.

 
Kristin Cortines and Robin Walton in “Fancy Nancy, Splendiferous Christmas” at Chance Theater through December 23, 2023. Playing at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Book by Cara Lustik & Matthew Hardy; Lyrics by Matthew Hardy; Music by Randy Klein; based on the popular “Fancy Nancy” books by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser; directed by James Michael McHale; music direction by Jimmy Beall. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Matt Takahashi, Benni Ruby, Katie Canavan, and Penny Devlin in “Fancy Nancy, Splendiferous Christmas” at Chance Theater through December 23, 2023. Playing at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Book by Cara Lustik & Matthew Hardy; Lyrics by Matthew Hardy; Music by Randy Klein; based on the popular “Fancy Nancy” books by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser; directed by James Michael McHale; music direction by Jimmy Beall. Photo by Doug Catiller.

 
Benni Ruby, Penny Devlin, Matt Takahashi, and Katie Canavan in “Fancy Nancy, Splendiferous Christmas” at Chance Theater through December 23, 2023. Playing at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Book by Cara Lustik & Matthew Hardy; Lyrics by Matthew Hardy; Music by Randy Klein; based on the popular “Fancy Nancy” books by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser; directed by James Michael McHale; music direction by Jimmy Beall. Photo by Doug Catiller.