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Post by danieljohnson14 on Mar 28, 2019 15:01:56 GMT
Jerry Mitchell announced to be helming a new musical based on the book by Terry Ronald. Book by Elliot Davis and a score George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. "Becoming Nancy follows a boy who is cast as Nancy in his school's production of Oliver! and the friendship he develops with the football player classmate playing Bill Sikes". The production will run from September 5 through October 6, 2019, as part of the new season at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, GA. www.broadway.com/buzz/195299/jerry-mitchell-to-direct-oliver-themed-musical-becoming-nancy-at-alliance-theatre/ |
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Post by oxfordsimon on Mar 28, 2019 15:07:16 GMT
Sounds fabulous
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2019 15:25:24 GMT
The book is an absolute joy so hopefully the musical will have the same heart. And the fabulous Terry Ronald was part of the creative team behind 'Rent Remixed' so that bodes well.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2019 16:02:57 GMT
This sounds cute as hell, not gonna lie.
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Post by QueerTheatre on Mar 28, 2019 16:26:44 GMT
The book is an absolute joy so hopefully the musical will have the same heart. And the fabulous Terry Ronald was part of the creative team behind 'Rent Remixed' so that bodes well. Does it?  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2019 17:02:19 GMT
The book is an absolute joy so hopefully the musical will have the same heart. And the fabulous Terry Ronald was part of the creative team behind 'Rent Remixed' so that bodes well. Does it? Oh yes, 'Rent Remixed' was so hilariously bad it was marvellous. Lots of laughs. Not quite 'Fatal Attraction' funny but on that road. |
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Post by QueerTheatre on Mar 28, 2019 17:23:26 GMT
I'll agree with that - i adored how batsh*t terrible it was, especially once Jessie Wallace was in the cast.
I used to have the soundboard recording, but seem to have lost it over the years which is a shame - hearing the ginger Sugababes singing about Spanish babies making her feel at home always cheered me up no end.
Anyway, getting back on topic, this has been floating around for a while hasnt it? I swear TOP was involved in some way?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2019 17:33:09 GMT
OH GOD I FORGOT JESSIE WALLCE
and there was a stray Sugababe, I mean as we learned today they get everywhere...
Anyway back to the point this sounds FABULOUS
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Post by learfan on Mar 28, 2019 18:08:02 GMT
Wasnt this mentioned ages ago? Certainly rang a bell with me when i saw it on Playbill. Perhaps its the Stiles&Drewe input.
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Post by Mark on Mar 29, 2019 9:00:45 GMT
A bit more info:
Music by George Stiles
Lyrics by Anthony Drewe
Book by Elliot Davis
Based on the novel ‘Becoming Nancy’ by Terry Ronald
Directed by Jerry Mitchell
It’s 1979 in the south London suburb of East Dulwich and David Starr is unquestionably one of the smartest, most talented kids in the 12th grade – he’s got a wild imagination, a vocal range to die for, and a bedroom plastered with posters of his beloved pop idols: Blondie, Sting, and Kate Bush. But smarts, talent, and great taste in music may not be enough to get him through secondary school, where, to his great surprise, he’s just been given the female lead in the school play. The unconventional casting sends shockwaves through David’s small town, first with David, and then with his parents, his aunt, and his classmates. Before long, it seems like everybody has an opinion on whether David should go on with the show, inspiring him to turn to his no-nonsense best friend Frances and his unlikely co-star Maxie, the enigmatic captain of the football team. Becoming Nancy is the huge-hearted new musical that weaves a story of family bonds, first loves, and the courage it takes to find your own spotlight.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2019 9:26:36 GMT
A bit more info: Music by George Stiles Lyrics by Anthony Drewe Book by Elliot Davis Based on the novel ‘Becoming Nancy’ by Terry Ronald Directed by Jerry Mitchell It’s 1979 in the south London suburb of East Dulwich and David Starr is unquestionably one of the smartest, most talented kids in the 12th grade – he’s got a wild imagination, a vocal range to die for, and a bedroom plastered with posters of his beloved pop idols: Blondie, Sting, and Kate Bush. But smarts, talent, and great taste in music may not be enough to get him through secondary school, where, to his great surprise, he’s just been given the female lead in the school play. The unconventional casting sends shockwaves through David’s small town, first with David, and then with his parents, his aunt, and his classmates. Before long, it seems like everybody has an opinion on whether David should go on with the show, inspiring him to turn to his no-nonsense best friend Frances and his unlikely co-star Maxie, the enigmatic captain of the football team. Becoming Nancy is the huge-hearted new musical that weaves a story of family bonds, first loves, and the courage it takes to find your own spotlight. To be really pedantic, it's year 12 in Britain. |
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Post by QueerTheatre on Mar 29, 2019 10:39:38 GMT
A bit more info: Music by George Stiles Lyrics by Anthony Drewe Book by Elliot Davis Based on the novel ‘Becoming Nancy’ by Terry Ronald Directed by Jerry Mitchell It’s 1979 in the south London suburb of East Dulwich and David Starr is unquestionably one of the smartest, most talented kids in the 12th grade – he’s got a wild imagination, a vocal range to die for, and a bedroom plastered with posters of his beloved pop idols: Blondie, Sting, and Kate Bush. But smarts, talent, and great taste in music may not be enough to get him through secondary school, where, to his great surprise, he’s just been given the female lead in the school play. The unconventional casting sends shockwaves through David’s small town, first with David, and then with his parents, his aunt, and his classmates. Before long, it seems like everybody has an opinion on whether David should go on with the show, inspiring him to turn to his no-nonsense best friend Frances and his unlikely co-star Maxie, the enigmatic captain of the football team. Becoming Nancy is the huge-hearted new musical that weaves a story of family bonds, first loves, and the courage it takes to find your own spotlight. Nothing I've heard from Stiles & Drewe makes me think they can write a score for a character with these musical influences. Also Jerry Mitchell proved with Kinky Boots that he has no idea how British people speak/act/exist. |
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Post by oxfordsimon on Mar 29, 2019 11:09:11 GMT
A bit more info: Music by George Stiles Lyrics by Anthony Drewe Book by Elliot Davis Based on the novel ‘Becoming Nancy’ by Terry Ronald Directed by Jerry Mitchell It’s 1979 in the south London suburb of East Dulwich and David Starr is unquestionably one of the smartest, most talented kids in the 12th grade – he’s got a wild imagination, a vocal range to die for, and a bedroom plastered with posters of his beloved pop idols: Blondie, Sting, and Kate Bush. But smarts, talent, and great taste in music may not be enough to get him through secondary school, where, to his great surprise, he’s just been given the female lead in the school play. The unconventional casting sends shockwaves through David’s small town, first with David, and then with his parents, his aunt, and his classmates. Before long, it seems like everybody has an opinion on whether David should go on with the show, inspiring him to turn to his no-nonsense best friend Frances and his unlikely co-star Maxie, the enigmatic captain of the football team. Becoming Nancy is the huge-hearted new musical that weaves a story of family bonds, first loves, and the courage it takes to find your own spotlight. To be really pedantic, it's year 12 in Britain. To be extra pedantic, in 1979 we didn't use terms like Year 12 at all. That would have been (and in some places still is) Lower Sixth Form/Lower Sixth Would have been far easier just to say 'one of the smartest, most talented 16 (or 17) year old kids in school' - then no need to worry about the school year! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2019 11:23:41 GMT
Ooh. Beyond my years, evidently. Thanks and agree oxfordsimon ! |
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Post by oxfordsimon on Mar 29, 2019 11:32:14 GMT
In 1979, I was in Class 6 (my final year in Primary School) - the following year I went to 2nd Year Middle school and 3 years after that I went up to Upper school - entering in 3rd year.
My local authority was transitioning from 2-tier education (Primary - Secondary) to 3-tier (Primary, Middle, Upper) and so the school years were all over the place
In the 2 tier system it was intended to be class 1 - 7 in Primary and then years 1 to 5 for the first part of Secondary before entering 6th Form for the final 2 years
All very complicated - the current years 1 to 13 is far easier to understand!
Here endeth the lesson
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Post by Mark on Jun 26, 2019 19:52:00 GMT
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Post by latefortheoverture on Jun 26, 2019 22:57:52 GMT
Really do like the sound of this- shouldn't be bad with Stiles and Drewe onboard.
And Jessica Vosk (!!!) if they don't write her a big 11 o'clock number for her it'll be a terrible waste!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2019 7:55:42 GMT
Despite knowing about this already, when I saw this thread bumped today, I immediately thought Groundhog Day spin-off. 'Playing Nancy' being the Act2 opener, Nancy gets a spin-off show where she is the star.
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Post by 49thand8th on Jun 27, 2019 14:03:54 GMT
Looking forward to seeing who'll be filling in as Elder McKinley on Broadway!
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Post by Mark on Aug 20, 2019 10:43:55 GMT
Booked my ticket this morning. 15/9/19 can't come fast enough.
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Post by Mark on Sept 2, 2019 10:26:46 GMT
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Post by latefortheoverture on Sept 2, 2019 14:36:51 GMT
Just remebered after listening to a podcast, that I'm sure Jenna Russell was workshopping this is NYC at the start of the year. Could've been for a completely different Jerry Mitchell project.
I seem to recall an instagram story of his; with him and Jenna saying how he picked her just for this role, and when it comes too BWay she'll be in it 100%, Might just be a schedule conflict why she isn't doing the tryout- or, as I said, could be a compeltely different show of his.
Either way it would be lovely for her to go break Broadway!!
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Post by Mark on Sept 4, 2019 15:24:52 GMT
Publicity is really ramping up prior to the premiere this week! First full song released today. Sounding totally wonderful
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Post by oxfordsimon on Sept 4, 2019 22:44:40 GMT
That is a very sweet song - and they sing it well
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Post by craig on Sept 5, 2019 15:53:59 GMT
I really enjoyed that song too. Feeling very optimistic about this show.
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