Becoming Nancy is the 2011 debut novel of musician Terry Ronald.
Synopsis
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
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
- ^ "Becoming Nancy". Terry Ronald. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ Rizzo, Frank (2019-09-23). "Atlanta Theater Review: 'Becoming Nancy'". Variety. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ "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.