Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas (2023)
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Book by
Cara Lustik & Matthew Hardy
Lyrics by
Matthew Hardy
Music by
Randy Klein
Based on the popular "Fancy Nancy" books
by Jane O'Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser
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.
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.
IN PERFORMANCE
Robin Walton, Katelyn Spurgin, Abel Miramontes, Kristin Cortines and Shai Culver in “Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas” at Chance Theater. Playing at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Book by Cara Lustik & Matthew Hardy; Lyrics by Matthew Hardy; Music by Randy Klein; based on the popular “Fancy Nancy” books by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser; directed by James Michael McHale; music direction by Jimmy Beall. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Benni Ruby in “Fancy Nancy, Splendiferous Christmas” at Chance Theater through December 23, 2023. Playing at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Book by Cara Lustik & Matthew Hardy; Lyrics by Matthew Hardy; Music by Randy Klein; based on the popular “Fancy Nancy” books by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser; directed by James Michael McHale; music direction by Jimmy Beall. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Richard Comeau, Penny Devlin, Benni Ruby, Matt Takahashi, and Katie Canavan in “Fancy Nancy, Splendiferous Christmas” at Chance Theater through December 23, 2023. Playing at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Book by Cara Lustik & Matthew Hardy; Lyrics by Matthew Hardy; Music by Randy Klein; based on the popular “Fancy Nancy” books by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser; directed by James Michael McHale; music direction by Jimmy Beall. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Benni Ruby and Richard Comeau in “Fancy Nancy, Splendiferous Christmas” at Chance Theater through December 23, 2023. Playing at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Book by Cara Lustik & Matthew Hardy; Lyrics by Matthew Hardy; Music by Randy Klein; based on the popular “Fancy Nancy” books by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser; directed by James Michael McHale; music direction by Jimmy Beall. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Katelyn Spurgin and Matt Takahashi in “Fancy Nancy, Splendiferous Christmas” at Chance Theater through December 23, 2023. Playing at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Book by Cara Lustik & Matthew Hardy; Lyrics by Matthew Hardy; Music by Randy Klein; based on the popular “Fancy Nancy” books by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser; directed by James Michael McHale; music direction by Jimmy Beall. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Benni Ruby and Richard Comeau in “Fancy Nancy, Splendiferous Christmas” at Chance Theater through December 23, 2023. Playing at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Book by Cara Lustik & Matthew Hardy; Lyrics by Matthew Hardy; Music by Randy Klein; based on the popular “Fancy Nancy” books by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser; directed by James Michael McHale; music direction by Jimmy Beall. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Kristin Cortines and Katelyn Spurgin in “Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas” at Chance Theater. Playing at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Book by Cara Lustik & Matthew Hardy; Lyrics by Matthew Hardy; Music by Randy Klein; based on the popular “Fancy Nancy” books by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser; directed by James Michael McHale; music direction by Jimmy Beall. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Kristin Cortines and Robin Walton in “Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas” at Chance Theater. Playing at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Book by Cara Lustik & Matthew Hardy; Lyrics by Matthew Hardy; Music by Randy Klein; based on the popular “Fancy Nancy” books by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser; directed by James Michael McHale; music direction by Jimmy Beall. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Benni Ruby and Penny Devlin in “Fancy Nancy, Splendiferous Christmas” at Chance Theater through December 23, 2023. Playing at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Book by Cara Lustik & Matthew Hardy; Lyrics by Matthew Hardy; Music by Randy Klein; based on the popular “Fancy Nancy” books by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser; directed by James Michael McHale; music direction by Jimmy Beall. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Benni Ruby, Penny Devlin, Matt Takahashi, and Katie Canavan in “Fancy Nancy, Splendiferous Christmas” at Chance Theater through December 23, 2023. Playing at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Book by Cara Lustik & Matthew Hardy; Lyrics by Matthew Hardy; Music by Randy Klein; based on the popular “Fancy Nancy” books by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser; directed by James Michael McHale; music direction by Jimmy Beall. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Matt Takahashi, Benni Ruby, Katie Canavan, and Penny Devlin in “Fancy Nancy, Splendiferous Christmas” at Chance Theater through December 23, 2023. Playing at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Book by Cara Lustik & Matthew Hardy; Lyrics by Matthew Hardy; Music by Randy Klein; based on the popular “Fancy Nancy” books by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser; directed by James Michael McHale; music direction by Jimmy Beall. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Kristin Cortines and Robin Walton in “Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas” at Chance Theater. Playing at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Book by Cara Lustik & Matthew Hardy; Lyrics by Matthew Hardy; Music by Randy Klein; based on the popular “Fancy Nancy” books by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser; directed by James Michael McHale; music direction by Jimmy Beall. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Kristin Cortines, Abel Miramontes, Shai Culver, and Katelyn Spurgin in “Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas” at Chance Theater. Playing at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Book by Cara Lustik & Matthew Hardy; Lyrics by Matthew Hardy; Music by Randy Klein; based on the popular “Fancy Nancy” books by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser; directed by James Michael McHale; music direction by Jimmy Beall. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Benni Ruby and Katie Canavan in “Fancy Nancy, Splendiferous Christmas” at Chance Theater through December 23, 2023. Playing at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Book by Cara Lustik & Matthew Hardy; Lyrics by Matthew Hardy; Music by Randy Klein; based on the popular “Fancy Nancy” books by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser; directed by James Michael McHale; music direction by Jimmy Beall. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Kristin Cortines, Abel Miramontes, Katelyn Spurgin, and Shai Culver in “Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas” at Chance Theater. Playing at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. Book by Cara Lustik & Matthew Hardy; Lyrics by Matthew Hardy; Music by Randy Klein; based on the popular “Fancy Nancy” books by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser; directed by James Michael McHale; music direction by Jimmy Beall. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Venue Bette Aitken theater arts Center
Bette Aitken theater arts Center
5522 E. La Palma Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92807
Venue Amenities
- 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