Fancy Nancy, The Musical

Book & Lyrics by Susan DiLallo
Music & Lyrics by Danny Abosch
Based on the popular book series by Jane O'Connor
and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser
Directed by Laura M. Hathaway
Music Direction by Robyn Manion
Based on original staging by Kelly Todd

Awards and Recognition

  • TYA Family Series
  • Back by Popular Demand
  • Based on Best-Selling Books
  • Gold Award Family Review Center

Reviewer Quotes

“ The show demonstrates that ordinary children can be fancy too, and, even more important, that Fancy Nancy can be an ordinary child. ”

The New York Times

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Executive Producer

Robert Berman

Executive Season Producers

Bette & Wylie Aitken

Associate Season Producers
The Family of Mary Kay Fyda-Mar

On the Cripe Stage… 

Making a triumphant return to the Chance, Fancy Nancy is back for another delightful adventure! Bring the family and watch as Nancy and her friends – Bree, Rhonda, Wanda, and Lionel – prepare for their very first show, Deep Sea Dances. Nancy is absolutely certain (that’s fancy for 100% sure) that she and Bree will be chosen as mermaids. But when another girl lands the coveted mermaid role, Nancy is stuck playing a dull, dreary tree. Can she bring her signature fancy flair to the role, even if it’s not the one she had in mind?

Recommendation: Ages 4 and up. Great for the entire family.

Please Note: Babes in arms and children under four are not permitted, unless it’s at a designated Relaxed Performance.

“The show demonstrates that ordinary children can be fancy too, and, even more important, that Fancy Nancy can be an ordinary child.”The New York Times

“fills the theatre with laughter, catchy songs and life-long lessons”Broadway World

“The show is quite simply, splendiferous…The music is excellent, the lyrics are clever”Babies Gotta Have It


Show artwork designed by KC Wilkerson, kcwdigital.com.


 

The Chance is thrilled to be providing at least one "Relaxed Performance" per show in our TYA Family Series. Relaxed performances are specifically designed to welcome patrons who will benefit from a less restricted audience environment. All patrons are welcome, including but not limited to those with:
  • intellectual or learning disabilities
  • sensory processing conditions
  • audience members on the autism spectrum
  • children under 4 years old
There is a relaxed attitude to noise and movement within the auditorium, and some minor production changes may be made to reduce the intensity of light, sound, and other potentially startling effects.  

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Venue Bette Aitken theater arts Center

Bette Aitken theater arts Center
5522 E. La Palma Ave.
Anaheim, CA  92807
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At a Glance

Approximate Running Time:
1 hour, 10 minutes with intermission
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