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.
| Becoming Nancy | |
|---|---|
| Music | George Stiles |
| Lyrics | Anthony Drewe |
| Book | Elliot Davis |
| Basis | Becoming Nancy by Terry Ronald |
| Premiere | September 6, 2019: Alliance Theatre, Atlanta, Georgia |
| Productions | 2019 Atlanta, Georgia |
Synopsis
editThe 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
editWorld premiere: Atlanta (2019)
editThe 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)
editOn 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] Initial casting was announced on 16 July 2024.[5]
Cast and characters
edit| Character | Atlanta | Birmingham[6] |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2024 | |
| David Starr | Zachary Sayle | Joseph Peacock |
| Maxie Boswell | Jake Boyd | Joseph Vella |
| Francis Bassey/Frances Bailey | Jasmine Rogers | Paige Peddie |
| Kath Starr (Debbie Harry) | Sally Ann Triplett | Rebecca Trehearn |
| Aunt Val (Kate Bush) | Jessica Vosk | Genevieve Nicole |
| Eddie Starr | Matt Hetherington | Mathew Craig |
| Hamish McClarnon | Stephen Ashfield | |
| Abigail Henson | Lizzie Bea | Daisy Greenwood |
| Squirrel | Seth Clayton | |
| Dennis Gordon | Evan Duff | |
| Jason Lancester | Caleb Jenson | |
| Chrissie Starr | Nella Cole | |
| Bob Lord | Gary Milner | |
| Marcia Tubbert | Luana Psaros | |
| Ensemble | Chelsey Lynn Alfredo Nico Dejesus Ian Gallagher Fitzgerald Jason Goldston Tayla Groves Liz Pearce Ricky Schroeder Paul Schwensen Tally Sessions | |
Critical reception
editThe musical received mixed reviews from critics during the run in Atlanta.[7][8][9]
References
edit- ^ "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.
- ^ "Becoming Nancy musical reveals initial casting". 2024-07-16. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
- ^ https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/becoming-nancy-musical-reveals-initial-casting_1614917
- ^ 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.