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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Italic title Шаблон:Infobox musical Becoming Nancy is a musical with a book by Elliot Davis, music by George Stiles and lyrics by Anthony Drewe. 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]

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