Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas (2023)
Awards and Recognition
- TYA Family Series
- Encore Performance
- Based on Best-Selling Books
Reviewer Quotes
“ the songs are catchy and charming ”
Mommy Poppins
“ a refreshing sound... elements of swing as well as contemporary pop ”
New York Times
What could be fancier than Christmas?
Presents with elegant wrapping paper, festive decorations, Christmas cookies with sprinkles – and who could forget the tree? After all, there is no such thing as too much tinsel. Ooh, la la! This year, Nancy is especially excited. After selling some of her old gowns and accessories, she has enough money to buy a brand-new sparkly tree topper. She simply cannot wait to decorate the Christmas tree. But when things don’t turn out the way Nancy planned, does Christmas still stand a chance of being splendiferous?
Recommendation: Ages 4 and up. Great for the entire family.
“The hourlong musical…has a dramatic tension….as well as a refreshing sound:…elements of swing well as contemporary pop… Everyone learns the true meaning of the holiday…but what makes Splendiferous Christmas winning is that it dares to be a little naughty as well as nice.”
New York Times“Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas is a wonderful holiday indulgence…an energetic and colorful production… in addition to being entertained, young audiences will be inspired to think about generosity, kindness and the true spirit of the holidays. And … the songs are catchy and charming.”
Mommy Poppins“When you watch the play, Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas you will realize that Fancy Nancy is not too fancy and is someone with many good qualities that you want your children to learn from.”
The Culture Mom
Executive Producer
Robert Berman
Season Producers
Bette & Wylie Aitken
Associate Season Producer The Family of Mary Kay Fyda-Mar
Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas, The Musical
Book by Cara Lustik and Matthew Hardy
Music by Randy Klein
Lyrics by Matthew Hardy
Copyright © 2011 Text by Jane O’Connor and Illustrations by Robin Preiss Glasser.
Venue Bette Aitken theater arts Center
- Full-Service Bar
- Free Parking
- Conveniently Located
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At a Glance
- Approximate Running Time:
- 1 hour, 10 minutes with intermission
- Special Notes:
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- Photos & autographs after each performance.
- Babes in arms and children under 4 are not permitted.
- Relaxed Performance - Dec 9 at 1pm & Dec 17 at 4pm
- While masks are still recommended by CDC, we no longer require mask-wearing or proof of vaccination to attend a performance.
The acting and singing were wonderful. And we LOVED the meet and greet with cast members at the end, and opportunity for photos and video’s during that portion. SO special!
Production was fantastic. Top-notch performances. Performers looked like they were enjoying the show as much as the audience. Theater was intimate and perfect. The way the cast interacted with the audience also blew me away.
It’s such a great intro for little kids into live theater
My grandchildren (ages 4 and 7) and I thoroughly enjoyed the play. It was such a fun and wholesome way to kick off our Christmas season. The performances, set designs, and music were so good.
Perfect for children and adults
The actors portrayed the characters so well, the vocals were top notch, and the show was overall so fun!!
So interactive my daughter loved the cast