Becoming Nancy (musical)
| Becoming Nancy | |
|---|---|
| Music | Atlanta, Georgia |
Becoming Nancy is a musical with a book by Elliot Davis, music by George Stiles and lyrics by Anthony Drewe with additional songs by Terry Ronald and Elliot Davis. It is based on the 2011 debut novel of the same name by composer Terry Ronald.
Synopsis
The musical is a coming-of-age story set in the south east suburb of East Dulwich, London in 1979 about a school boy, David Starr, who is cast as Nancy in a school production of the musical Oliver![1]
Production history
World premiere: Atlanta (2019)
The musical made its world premiere at the Alliance Theatre, Atlanta, Georgia from September 6 to October 6, 2019. The production was directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell with scenic design by David Rockwell, costume design by Amy Clark, lighting design by Phillip S. Rosenberg and sound design by John Shivers.[2][3]
Birmingham (2024)
On 23 January 2024, it was announced that the musical will have its UK premiere at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre from 2 October to 2 November. Mitchell will once again direct and choreograph the production, with further creative team and cast to be announced.[4]
Cast and characters
| Character | Atlanta |
|---|---|
| 2019 | |
| Ensemble | Chelsey Lynn Alfredo |
| Hamish McClarnon | Stephen Ashfield |
| Abigail Henson | Lizzie Bea |
| Maxie Boswell | Jake Boyd |
| Squirrel | Seth Clayton |
| Ensemble | Nico Dejesus |
| Dennis Gordon | Evan Duff |
| Ensemble | Ian Gallagher Fitzgerald |
| Ensemble | Jason Goldston |
| Ensemble | Tayla Groves |
| Eddie Starr | Matt Hetherington |
| Jason Lancester | Caleb Jenson |
| Chrissie Starr | Nella Cole |
| Bob Lord | Gary Milner |
| Ensemble | Liz Pearce |
| Marcia Tubbert | Luana Psaros |
| Francis Bassey | Jasmine Rogers |
| David Starr | Zachary Sayle |
| Ensemble | Ricky Schroeder |
| Ensemble | Paul Schwensen |
| Ensemble | Tally Sessions |
| Kath Starr (Debbie Harry) | Sally Ann Triplett |
| Aunt Val (Kate Bush) | Jessica Vosk |
Critical reception
The musical received mixed reviews from critics during the run in Atlanta.[5][6][7]
References
- ^ "Stiles & Drewe | Becoming Nancy". Stiles + Drewe. Retrieved 2020-08-31.
- ^ "Becoming Nancy // Sep 6–Oct 6, 2019 // Coca-Cola Stage // Alliance Theatre". alliancetheatre.org. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
- ^ Gans, Andrew (September 18, 2019). "Zachary Sayle, Jessica Vosk, More Star in World Premiere of Becoming Nancy, Opening September 18". Playbill. Retrieved 2020-08-31.
- ^ "Becoming Nancy musical to have UK premiere this autumn". 2024-01-23. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
- ^ Rizzo, Frank (2019-09-23). "Atlanta Theater Review: 'Becoming Nancy'". Variety. Retrieved 2020-08-31.
- ^ "'Becoming Nancy' Delivers Resounding Laughter and a Hollow Ending". The Emory Wheel. 2019-09-25. Retrieved 2020-08-31.
- ^ "Review: In Alliance premiere, "Becoming Nancy" feels like just another teen musical". ARTS ATL. 2019-09-24. Retrieved 2020-08-31.