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Becoming Nancy

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Becoming Nancy
AuthorTerry Ronald
LanguageEnglish
Publication date
2011
Publication placeUnited Kingdom

Becoming Nancy is the 2011 debut novel of musician Terry Ronald

Synopsis

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The novel is a coming of age story set in 1979 in East Dulwich, South London where 16 year old David Starr is cast as Nancy in his school production of the musical Oliver!.[1]

Stage musical adaptation

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A stage musical adaptation had its world premiere at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia in 2019, before receiving a UK premiere at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre in 2024.[2][3] It is directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell with a book by Elliot Davis and music and lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe (with additional songs by Terry Ronald and Elliot Davis).

References

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  1. ^ "Becoming Nancy". Terry Ronald. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  2. ^ Rizzo, Frank (2019-09-23). "Atlanta Theater Review: 'Becoming Nancy'". Variety. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  3. ^ "New musical Becoming Nancy directed by Jerry Mitchell, songs by Stiles & Drewe, to debut at Birmingham Rep | West End Theatre". www.westendtheatre.com. 2024-01-23. Retrieved 2024-11-02.