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Becoming Nancy
AuthorTerry Ronald
LanguageEnglish
Publication date2011
Publication placeUnited Kingdom

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!.

Stage musical adaptation

Main article: Becoming Nancy (musical)

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. 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

  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.
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