Fancy Nancy, The Musical (2022)

May 27, 2022 — June 19, 2022

Book & Lyrics by Susan DiLallo

Music & Lyrics by Danny Abosch

Based on the popular "Fancy Nancy" books 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

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

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

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

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

“ it felt as if the pages of the illustrated children’s book were actually coming to life on stage ”
The Show Report

This TYA favorite returns to the Chance for the fifth time. Bring the family and watch as Fancy Nancy and her friends Bree, Rhonda, Wanda, and Lionel get ready to perform in their very first show, “Deep Sea Dances.” Nancy is positive, that’s fancy for 100 percent sure, that she and Bree will be picked to be mermaids. When another girl wins the coveted role of the mermaid, Nancy is stuck playing a dreary, dull tree. Can Nancy bring fancy flair to her role, even though it isn’t the one she wanted?

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

“The audience is almost like a fashion show. They put on their finest tiaras, they’ll wear boas, tutus, mermaid costumes, ruby slippers and fairy wings…anything they’ve seen Nancy wear. Looking over the sea of adorable little girls, all you could see was pink feathers, shiny frippery, and Big, Big Smiles!” – The Show Report

Executive Producer
Robert Berman

Season Producers
Bette & Wylie Aitken

Associate Season Producer The Family of Mary Kay Fyda-Mar

PARTY WITH NANCY & FRIENDS

Join Nancy and her friends for a special party following the performance of Fancy Nancy, The Musical which will include:

Fun Activities
Yummy Treats
Splendid Crafts

There will be a party after every performance, except 11 a.m. performances, after the shows on May 27th, June 3rd, and June 17th, and after the 5 p.m. show on June 5th. To attend the party, reserve your show tickets and add your Party Tickets during checkout.* With admission, you also get a Fancy Nancy Party Box, which includes:

Sweet Treats
Delightful Juice Box
Delectable Non-Sweet Treat (like scrumptious chips)
Supplies for making a craft with Nancy

Save money and preorder a chandelle feather boa ($14, or $18 at theater) or cotton candy ($3, or $5 at theater) during checkout. And remember to dress up in what makes you feel most exquisite, such as your best tiara, opera gloves, boas, butterfly wings, ballerina tutu, fairy princess gown... or ALL of them (“More is better!” as Fancy Nancy says)!

$25.00 for Children (ages 4-12)*

Includes admission to the Fancy Nancy Party and a Fancy Nancy Party Box (an allergy-friendly option is available)

FREE for Chaperones (that's a fancy word for "Adult")

Includes admission to the Fancy Party

* Every child must have an adult chaperone also attending the party. Multiple children can share a chaperone.

Official Show Photos

Photos from prior productions

Susan DiLallo's Fancy Nancy: The Musical

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. Patrons of all abilities are welcome, including but not limited to those with intellectual or learning disabilities, sensory processing conditions or autism. 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.

Click here to reserve tickets for our Relaxed Performance.

Articles & Reviews

Audience Buzz

I was so happy with his friendly the staff was – very helpful since we’d never been here. Everything was set up so perfectly for little girls to enjoy. The play itself was a delight, and the added bonus was meeting the cast afterward. We really enjoyed ourselves.

— Karen Norman (2016)
It was our 1st time at the Chance Theatre and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Everyone was very friendly. We enjoyed the musical and will definitely come back.

— Diana Flynn (2016)
I think the message was beautifully portrayed and I know my grand daughter Cambria “got it.”

— Liz Jones (2016)
We had front row seats, which made the overall experience especially outstanding. The actors’ direct engagement with the audience through eye contact and body language, the bubbles, the energy from the cast…all of it made our experience amazing. We attended for my daughter’s 6th birthday, and she felt so special. Our entire group–both my husband and myself and the children we brought–loved it!

— Kim J. (2017)
I have seen this musical performed at the Chance Theater 3 years running. It started out as terrific and each year it gets be even better.

— Robert B. (2017)
Great show! Very fun!

— Rebekah L. (2017)
My 3rd time seeing this high energy performance with amazingly talented young performers! Great voices & clever choreography!! The cast’s interaction with the audience makes for a delightful, fun-filled evening of live theater!

— Nancy S. (2017)
My daughter and I loved it! Professional and friendly.

— Hayley T. (2017)
Loved the sets, choreography, costumes!!

— Kristy J. (2017)
Loved everything, interaction at the end was fantastic.

— Janet H. (2017)
We LOVED it. It was my 8-year-old’s first live performance and you ROCKED it!

— Molly M. (2017)
This musical, the actor’s performances, the sets, the songs, dialogue, and the message was absolutely brilliant!

— John and Donna (2017)
Thank you to all who obviously put so much thought and effort into making this an event my granddaughter will remember the rest of her life.

— Concetta K. (2017)
The play and actors were very good. My granddaughter, my nieces, nephew and my mom loved the show too.

— Kathy M. (2017)
Not just a girly show. My 8-yr-old son really enjoyed it too!

— Mei P. (2017)
The sound was great, the music upbeat and appropriate and the message of the play was excellent.

— Mary Ann E. (2017)
Great performance. Loved it as much as my 7 year old granddaughters.

— Carole G. (2017)
I thought the show was very fun and informative! Great for kids, but also great stuff in there for adults, too.

— Kayleen V. (2017)
It was an excellent production. The kids and I both loved it. I go to a lot of live theater and this was one of the best kids productions I’ve seen; especially for such a small theater. The seats are really comfortable. I loved how the kids could meet the actors after, making it even more special. The acting was fantastic & high energy. I was also really impressed with the kind and patient staff. The quality of the set design was also top-notch. I have been recommending it to everyone. The shark’s rap stood out as one of my favorite moments.

— Laura F. (2017)
So fun, made me feel like a little girl again!

— Nancy B. (2017)
This show was great, my daughter who has autism loved the show.

— Julie Regazzi (2018)
I was impressed! For a children’s book, it was quite enjoyable and humorous for the adults as well.

— Heather Pentecost (2018)
We loved the performance! I definitely plan on bringing my daughter back. She’s four and it’s the perfect venue for her to see a play. She was excited and just had so much fun!

— Megan (2018)
I’ve always heard about the Chance Theater, but did not attend a show until bringing my daughters to see Fancy Nancy the musical. I am so impressed with the quality and professionalism of the staff and actors that I am looking forward to returning for another show this season. Thank you for providing such a wonderful experience and introduction to live theatre for our daughters through the Fancy Nancy Musical!

— Marleena Barber (2018)
The whole show was amazing! It was a great introduction to theater/musicals for my 6 year old daughters. They had smiles on their faces the whole time, loved seeing how the sets moved, and are still talking about how funny the Lionel character was. They were excited to get autographs and pictures at the end.

— Jenny (2018)
Loved the whole experience. The actors were fantastic and I was blown away by the energy in the theater. I will definitely be back for more performances children series and adult!

— Alora Nadeau (2018)
We are so happy to have found your theater. My daughter and I loved the show!

— Ida-Kristina Lombardo (2018)
Great show! Talented cast! Exceeded my expectations!

— Melissa Warcholik (2018)

Venue Bette Aitken theater arts Center

Bette Aitken theater arts Center

5522 E. La Palma Ave.

Anaheim, CA 92807

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Full-Service Bar
Free Parking
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Approximate Running Time:

1 hour, 10 minutes with intermission

Special Notes:

Photos & autographs after each performance.
Babes in arms and children under 4 are not permitted.
Relaxed Performances - Sat, Jun 4 at 11am & Sat, Jun 18 at 1pm

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