Robin Preiss Glasser

FANCY NANCY SPLENDIFEROUS CHRISTMAS Set for Chance Theater This December

Chance Theater, Anaheim's official resident theater company, will present the encore presentation of Fancy Nancy, Splendiferous Christmas, the delightful stage adaptation of the beloved book series by Jane O'Connor, illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser, from December 6, 2024 — December 22, 2024.

SPECTRUM SPEAK UP Offers Teens on the Autism Spectrum a Free Theater Camp

The Orange County Asperger’s Support Group (OCASG) and Chance Theater will be working together again this summer to present the Spectrum Speak Up outreach program.

Photos: First Look at Chance Theater's FANCY NANCY: SPLENDIFEROUS CHRISTMAS

All new production photos have been released for Chance Theater's Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas. The live in-person production will be playing at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage through December 23.

FANCY NANCY SPLENDIFEROUS CHRISTMAS THE MUSICAL Comes to Lancaster

The award-winning Vital Theatre Company has announced the return of FANCY NANCY SPLEDIFEROUS CHRISTMAS. The show will run on Sundays at 1:00 pm and Thursday, December 22nd at 1:00 pm from November 27th 2022 through December 22nd, 2022.

FANCY NANCY: SPLENDIFEROUS CHRISTMAS Comes to the Chance Theater Next Month

Chance Theater, Anaheim's official resident theater company, announces the Southern California Premiere of “Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas” the stage adaptation of the best-selling series of books by Jane O'Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser. Book by Cara Lustik & Matthew Hardy, Lyrics by Matthew Hardy, and Music by Randy Klein.

Vital Theatre Company Presents FANCY NANCY SPLENDIFEROUS CHRISTMAS

The award-winning Vital Theatre Company has announced the return of FANCY NANCY SPLEDIFEROUS CHRISTMAS. The show will run on selected Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm from November 19, 2022 through December 31, 2022.

FANCY NANCY, THE MUSICAL Returns to Chance Theater

Chance Theater, Anaheim’s official resident theater company, announces its 5th production of “Fancy Nancy, The Musical” the stage adaptation of the best-selling series of books by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser. The 2012 play by Susan DiLallo (book and lyrics) and Danny Abosch (music) is the second show in the venue’s 2022 TYA Family Series and is suited for all age groups. 

Segerstrom Center For The Arts Invites You To Enjoy A Magical Nutcracker Tea Party

Segerstrom Center for the Arts invites you to celebrate the holidays with Clara and her friends at a traditional tea party, replete with tea (de riguere!), champagne, luscious scones, tea sandwiches, macaroons and  scrumptious treats from the Land of Sweets.

American Ballet Theatre and Random House Children's Books to Partner on Multi-Year, Multi-Book Publishing Program

Random House Children's Books, together with American Ballet Theatre announced today a multi-year, multi-book publishing program to launch in fall 2020, timed to coincide with the opening of ABT's 80th-anniversary fall season.

Chance Theater Announces 22nd Anniversary Season

Chance Theater announces its 22nd Anniversary Season, which will be the sixth to employ both stages in its home at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center. Next year will feature eight fully-staged productions. 

Disney Junior Orders Third Season of FANCY NANCY

Disney Junior has ordered a third season of Emmy Award-nominated series 'Fancy Nancy' ahead of its season two premiere on FRIDAY, OCT. 4 (11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. EDT), on Disney Channel and in DisneyNOW. Based on the New York Times bestselling books by Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser, the series was Cable's #1 series with Girls 2-5 and Girls 2-8 in its first year and has garnered over 61 million views across social media and digital viewing platforms since its premiere in July 2018.

BWW REVIEW: FANCY NANCY: SPLENDIFEROUS CHRISTMAS at Adventure Theatre

We all know how stressful the holidays can be, especially finding the perfect gift for friends and family. But what about the perfect accoutrement, - that's a fancy word now isn't it - for the top of your Christmas tree? Yes, the tree topper can make or break any holiday celebration and you won't find a better illustration of this fact than Adventure Theatre's super splendid (that's a fancy word for really excellent) production of Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas. The show boasts a score by Randy Klein (music), Matthew Hardy (lyrics) and Cara Lustik and Matthew Hardy (book).

FANCY NANCY'S SPLENDIFEROUS CHRISTMAS Comes to Adventure Theatre

Adventure Theatre MTC (ATMTC), recent recipient of a Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Play or Musical Adaptation, puts on its fanciest shoes and its 'sparkliest' designs for, Fancy Nancy's Splendiferous Christmas, based on the book by Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser that spent over 100 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List. Directed by Stevie Zimmerman, Oxford University and University of Leeds graduate and Associate Professor of Theatre at the Hartt School of the University of Hartford, this tres chic musical is recommended for all ages and begins performances on November 16, 2018. Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased online at or by calling 301-634-2270.

Photo Flash: First Look at FANCY NANCY at Chance Theater

Chance Theater, Anaheim's official resident theater company, is delighted to present an encore presentation of Fancy Nancy, The Musical as part of its fourth TYA Family Season. Book and lyrics by Susan DiLallo, music by Danny Abosch and directed by Alex Bueno, based on original staging by Kelly Todd, Fancy Nancy, the Musical will preview from October 5 through October 7; regular performances will begin October 7th and continue through October 28 on the Cripe Stage at Chance Theater @ Bette Aitken theater arts Center.

FANCY NANCY, THE MUSICAL Returns By Popular Demand To Chance Theater

Chance Theater, Anaheim's official resident theater company, is delighted to present an encore presentation of Fancy Nancy, The Musical as part of its fourth TYA Family Season. Book and lyrics by Susan DiLallo, music by Danny Abosch and directed by Alex Bueno, based on original staging by Kelly Todd, Fancy Nancy, the Musical will preview from October 5 through October 7; regular performances will begin October 7th and continue through October 28 on the Cripe Stage at Chance Theater @ Bette Aitken theater arts Center.

Adventure Theatre Announces 2018-2019 Professional Season

Adventure Theatre MTC (ATMTC), recipient of 8 Helen Hayes awards, including its most recent win for Outstanding Original Play or Musical Adaptation, 2018, brings to the stage familiar friends, new and old, as they learn to navigate the world in its action-packed 67th season. A season of classic and beloved stories featuring the wonderful imaginations of children, this season promises to be one of Adventure Theatre MTC's biggest adventures yet.

Disney Junior Orders Second Season of FANCY NANCY Ahead of the Series Premiere

Disney Junior has ordered a second season of 'Fancy Nancy' ahead of its series debut, FRIDAY, JULY 13 (11:00 A.M. EDT/PDT), on Disney Junior, DisneyNOW and Disney Junior VOD. Based on the New York Times bestselling book series by Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser, the animated family comedy centers around six-year-old Nancy, a high-spirited young girl whose zest and enthusiasm for all that is exquisite – including language, nature, art and color – transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. The announcement was made today by Nancy Kanter, executive vice president, Content and Creative Strategy, Disney Channels Worldwide and general manager, Disney Junior Worldwide.

Point Park University Presents Two Children's Classics Before the Curtains Close at the Oakland Location

Point Park University's Playhouse Jr., the second longest running children's theatre company in the country, will be wrapping up the 2017-2018 season and bringing down the curtain at the historic Pittsburgh Playhouse with two unique shows for children of all ages.

Alyson Hannigan & Rob Riggle To Star In Disney Junior's Animated FANCY NANCY

Alyson Hannigan ('How I Met Your Mother') and Rob Riggle ('Modern Family') star as Nancy's parents Claire and Doug Clancy in Disney Junior's animated series 'Fancy Nancy,' premiering this summer on Disney Junior and the new DisneyNOW app. Mia Sinclair Jenness, the 12-year-old Broadway sensation who starred in 'Matilda,' stars as THE VOICE of Nancy, a lovable young girl whose zest and enthusiasm for all that is fantastic transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. Newcomer Spencer Moss voices Nancy's younger sister, Jo Jo.

Alyson Hannigan and Rob Riggle to Star in Disney Junior's Animated FANCY NANCY Series

Alyson Hannigan ('How I Met Your Mother') and Rob Riggle ('Modern Family') star as Nancy's parents Claire and Doug Clancy in Disney Junior's animated series 'Fancy Nancy,' premiering this summer on Disney Junior and the new DisneyNOW app. Mia Sinclair Jenness, the 12-year-old Broadway sensation who starred in 'Matilda,' stars as THE VOICE of Nancy, a lovable young girl whose zest and enthusiasm for all that is fantastic transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. Newcomer Spencer Moss voices Nancy's younger sister, Jo Jo.