2025 Season TYA Family Series

Fancy Nancy, The Musical

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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 Directed by Robyn Manion
Based on original staging by Kelly Todd
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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 Producer

Bette & Wylie Aitken

Associate Season Producer

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.

Click Here to book a birthday at Chance Theater! 

“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.
Relaxed Performance Dates:
  • Saturday, April 5 at 11:00AM
  • Saturday, April 12 at 1:00PM
 

PAST PRODUCTIONS

Elijah Douglas as Lionel, Fiona Burrows as Rhonda, Kristin Cortines as Nancy, Juliet Parker as Bree, and Claire Manson as Wanda in “Fancy Nancy, The Musical” playing at Chance Theater in Anaheim, CA from May 24 – June 9, 2024. Photo by Shinshin Tsai.
Matt Takahashi as Lionel, Zoe Godfrey-Grinage as Bree, Kristin Cortines as Nancy, Cecily Dowd as Rhonda, and Alyssa Corella as Wanda in “Fancy Nancy, The Musical” playing at Chance Theater in Anaheim, CA from May 24 – June 9, 2024. Photo by Shinshin Tsai.
Elijah Douglas as Lionel, Cecily Dowd as Rhonda, and Claire Manson as Wanda in “Fancy Nancy, The Musical” playing at Chance Theater in Anaheim, CA from May 24 – June 9, 2024. Photo by Shinshin Tsai.
Jillian Batt as Nancy in “Fancy Nancy, The Musical” playing at Chance Theater in Anaheim, CA from May 24 – June 9, 2024. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Kristin Cortines as Nancy and Katelyn Spurgin as Mrs. Clancy in “Fancy Nancy, The Musical” playing at Chance Theater in Anaheim, CA from May 24 – June 9, 2024. Photo by Shinshin Tsai.
Claire Manson as Wanda and Fiona Burrows as Rhonda, and Alyssa Corella as Wanda and Cecily Dowd as Rhonda in “Fancy Nancy, The Musical” playing at Chance Theater in Anaheim, CA from May 24 – June 9, 2024. Photo by Shinshin Tsai.
Zoe Godfrey-Grinage as Bree and Elijah Douglas as Lionel in “Fancy Nancy, The Musical” playing at Chance Theater in Anaheim, CA from May 24 – June 9, 2024. Photo by Shinshin Tsai.
Jillian Batt as Nancy, Matt Takahashi as Lionel, and Juliet Parker as Bree in “Fancy Nancy, The Musical” playing at Chance Theater in Anaheim, CA from May 24 – June 9, 2024. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Fiona Burrows as Rhonda, Juliet Parker as Bree, and Claire Manson as Wanda in “Fancy Nancy, The Musical” playing at Chance Theater in Anaheim, CA from May 24 – June 9, 2024. Photo by Shinshin Tsai.
Alyssa Corella as Wanda, Matt Takahashi as Lionel, and Cecily Dowd as Rhonda in “Fancy Nancy, The Musical” playing at Chance Theater in Anaheim, CA from May 24 – June 9, 2024. Photo by Shinshin Tsai.
Jillian Batt as Nancy, Haley Catherine as Mrs. Clancy, and Zoe Godfrey-Grinage as Bree in “Fancy Nancy, The Musical” playing at Chance Theater in Anaheim, CA from May 24 – June 9, 2024. Photo by Shinshin Tsai.
Cecily Dowd as Rhonda, Zoe Godfrey-Grinange as Bree, and Alyssa Corella as Wanda in “Fancy Nancy, The Musical” playing at Chance Theater in Anaheim, CA from May 24 – June 9, 2024. Photo by Shinshin Tsai.
Jillian Batt as Nancy and Juliet Parker as Bree in “Fancy Nancy, The Musical” playing at Chance Theater in Anaheim, CA from May 24 – June 9, 2024. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Kristin Cortines as Nancy in “Fancy Nancy, The Musical” playing at Chance Theater in Anaheim, CA from May 24 – June 9, 2024. Photo by Shinshin Tsai.
 

Click Here to book a birthday at Chance Theater! 

Make your child’s birthday splendiferous with a Fancy Nancy-themed celebration at Chance Theater!

For $45 per person (Regular tickets: $30 for children and $39 for adults, including fees.), your party includes:
  • A ticket to Fancy Nancy, The Musical per guest
  • One hour in a beautifully decorated private party room after the show
  • Signed playbills for every guest as a special birthday treat
  • Food & Drinks: 1 large pizza and 1 pitcher of lemonade for every 5 guests
  • A dedicated party host to handle set-up, organization, and clean-up
  • Plates, cups, utensils, napkins, and table covering provided
  • A special 15-minute visit from Fancy Nancy herself—plus a few of her fancy friends!

 The birthday child also gets:

  • A fabulous feather boa
  • Cotton candy
  • A signed show poster
For full details, visit The Fancy Nancy Birthday Page! or direct any questions you have to Producing Associate, Shinshin Tsai, Shinshin@chancetheater.com

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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

Upcoming Performances
Approximate Running Time:
1 hour, 10 minutes with intermission
Special Notes:

Featured Artists

Cast Members

Jillian Batt
Nancy
Kristin Cortines
Nancy
Juliet Parker
Bree
Zoe Godfrey-Grinage
Bree
Fiona Burrows
Rhonda
Brooke Halliday
Rhonda
Grace Buzzini
Wanda
Maegan Hood
Wanda
Matt Takahashi 
Lionel
Elijah Douglas
Lionel
Katelyn Spurgin
Mrs. Clancy
Haley Catherine
Mrs. Clancy

Production Team

Susan DiLallo
Book & Lyrics
Danny Abosch
Music & Lyrics
Laura M. Hathaway 
Director
Robyn Manion 
Music Director
Megan Hill 
Scenic Designer
Gwen Sloan
Associate Costume Designer
Masako Tobaru 
Lighting Designer
Ben Green 
Stage Manager

Partners

Robert Berman
Executive Producer
Bette & Wylie Aitken
Executive Season Producers
Family of Mary Kay Fyda-Mar
Associate Season Producers
Chance Theater Resident Artist