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Photos: First Look at Chance Theater's FANCY NANCY: SPLENDIFEROUS CHRISTMAS


All new production photos have been released for Chance Theater's Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas. The live in-person production will be playing at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage through December 23.

FANCY NANCY: SPLENDIFEROUS CHRISTMAS Comes to the Chance Theater Next Month


Chance Theater, Anaheim's official resident theater company, announces the Southern California Premiere of “Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas” the stage adaptation of the best-selling series of books by Jane O'Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser. Book by Cara Lustik & Matthew Hardy, Lyrics by Matthew Hardy, and Music by Randy Klein.

FANCY NANCY, THE MUSICAL Returns to Chance Theater


Chance Theater, Anaheim’s official resident theater company, announces its 5th production of “Fancy Nancy, The Musical” the stage adaptation of the best-selling series of books by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser. The 2012 play by Susan DiLallo (book and lyrics) and Danny Abosch (music) is the second show in the venue’s 2022 TYA Family Series and is suited for all age groups. 

Chance Theater Announces 22nd Anniversary Season


Chance Theater announces its 22nd Anniversary Season, which will be the sixth to employ both stages in its home at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center. Next year will feature eight fully-staged productions. 

Disney Junior Orders Third Season of FANCY NANCY


Disney Junior has ordered a third season of Emmy Award-nominated series 'Fancy Nancy' ahead of its season two premiere on FRIDAY, OCT. 4 (11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. EDT), on Disney Channel and in DisneyNOW. Based on the New York Times bestselling books by Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser, the series was Cable's #1 series with Girls 2-5 and Girls 2-8 in its first year and has garnered over 61 million views across social media and digital viewing platforms since its premiere in July 2018.

FANCY NANCY'S SPLENDIFEROUS CHRISTMAS Comes to Adventure Theatre


Adventure Theatre MTC (ATMTC), recent recipient of a Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Play or Musical Adaptation, puts on its fanciest shoes and its 'sparkliest' designs for, Fancy Nancy's Splendiferous Christmas, based on the book by Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser that spent over 100 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List. Directed by Stevie Zimmerman, Oxford University and University of Leeds graduate and Associate Professor of Theatre at the Hartt School of the University of Hartford, this tres chic musical is recommended for all ages and begins performances on November 16, 2018. Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased online at or by calling 301-634-2270.

Adventure Theatre Announces 2018-2019 Professional Season


Adventure Theatre MTC (ATMTC), recipient of 8 Helen Hayes awards, including its most recent win for Outstanding Original Play or Musical Adaptation, 2018, brings to the stage familiar friends, new and old, as they learn to navigate the world in its action-packed 67th season. A season of classic and beloved stories featuring the wonderful imaginations of children, this season promises to be one of Adventure Theatre MTC's biggest adventures yet.

Disney Junior Orders Second Season of FANCY NANCY Ahead of the Series Premiere


Disney Junior has ordered a second season of 'Fancy Nancy' ahead of its series debut, FRIDAY, JULY 13 (11:00 A.M. EDT/PDT), on Disney Junior, DisneyNOW and Disney Junior VOD. Based on the New York Times bestselling book series by Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser, the animated family comedy centers around six-year-old Nancy, a high-spirited young girl whose zest and enthusiasm for all that is exquisite – including language, nature, art and color – transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. The announcement was made today by Nancy Kanter, executive vice president, Content and Creative Strategy, Disney Channels Worldwide and general manager, Disney Junior Worldwide.

Point Park University Presents Two Children's Classics Before the Curtains Close at the Oakland Location


Point Park University's Playhouse Jr., the second longest running children's theatre company in the country, will be wrapping up the 2017-2018 season and bringing down the curtain at the historic Pittsburgh Playhouse with two unique shows for children of all ages.

Alyson Hannigan & Rob Riggle To Star In Disney Junior's Animated FANCY NANCY


Alyson Hannigan ('How I Met Your Mother') and Rob Riggle ('Modern Family') star as Nancy's parents Claire and Doug Clancy in Disney Junior's animated series 'Fancy Nancy,' premiering this summer on Disney Junior and the new DisneyNOW app. Mia Sinclair Jenness, the 12-year-old Broadway sensation who starred in 'Matilda,' stars as THE VOICE of Nancy, a lovable young girl whose zest and enthusiasm for all that is fantastic transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. Newcomer Spencer Moss voices Nancy's younger sister, Jo Jo.

Chance Theater's 20th Anniversary Season Kicks Off On February 3rd


Chance Theater is thrilled to announce its 20th Anniversary Season, which will be the fourth to employ both stages in its home at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center. Next year will feature eight fully-staged productions, and two workshops and three staged readings of new plays still in development.

Electric Moon Theatre Co Presents FANCY NANCY SPLENDIFEROUS CHRISTMAS �" THE MUSICAL


Electric Moon Theatre Company kicks off its inaugural season with the holiday family musical: FANCY NANCY SPLENDIFEROUS CHRISTMAS! Based on the best-selling picture book written by Jane O'Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser, this show is sure to make your holiday season sparkle! Recommended for children ages 2 and up.

Slow Burn Theatre Stages Family Musical FANCY NANCY, 10/5 - 7


South Florida's acclaimed Slow Burn Theatre Company, known for its award-winning musical productions, stages Fancy Nancy The Musical for the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

Anyone Can Be Fancy with FANCY NANCY THE MUSICAL at Millbrook Playhouse


Back by popular demand Millbrook Playhouse's Artistic Director, David E. Leidholdt has announced the return of Fancy Nancy The Musical.

Anyone Can Be Fancy with FANCY NANCY THE MUSICAL at Millbrook Playhouse


Back by popular demand Millbrook Playhouse's Artistic Director, David E. Leidholdt has announced the return of Fancy Nancy The Musical.

FANCY NANCY THE MUSICAL Teaches Millbrook that Anyone Can Be Fancy


The Board of Directors and Artistic Director, David Leidholdt, are pleased to announce Millbrook's Saturday Morning Kids Show, Fancy Nancy The Musical.

FANCY NANCY THE MUSICAL Opens this Weekend at Derby Dinner Playhouse


Derby Dinner Playhouse will open FANCY NANCY - THE MUSICAL on June 3, 2017 as part of their Children's Musical Theatre Series. Public performances run June 3, 10, 12, 17, 24, July 1, 8.

Photo Flash: FANCY NANCY, THE MUSICAL Returns to Chance Theater


Chance Theater, Anaheim's official resident theater company, is delighted to present an encore presentation of Fancy Nancy, The Musical as part of its third season of Theater for Young Audiences.

FANCY NANCY, THE MUSICAL Returns for a Special Encore at Chance Theater


Chance Theater, Anaheim's official resident theater company, is delighted to present an encore presentation of Fancy Nancy, The Musical as part of its third season of Theater for Young Audiences. Book and lyrics by Susan DiLallo, music by Danny Abosch and directed by Angeline Mirenda based on original staging by Kelly Todd, Fancy Nancy, the Musical will preview from May 5 through May 13; regular performances will begin May 13 and continue through May 28 on the Cripe Stage at Chance Theater @ Bette Aitken theater arts Center.

FANCY NANCY THE MUSICAL Set for Run at DM Playhouse


The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'Fancy Nancy The Musical,' Apr. 28-May 21.

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