BRYN SMITH OF HAMILTON TO STAR IN BOSTON CHILDREN'S THEATRE'S 'FANCY NANCY THE MUSICAL'

Grab your boa and be ready to expand your vocabulary at Boston Children’s Theatre’s (BCT) production of FANCY NANCY THE MUSICAL featuring 14-year old Bryn Smith of Hamilton. FANCY NANCY THE MUSICAL runs February 18 – 28 at The Regent Theatre, 7 Medford Street, Arlington, MA.

Playing the lead role of ‘Nancy,’ Bryn was most recently seen in BCT’s production of The Velveteen Rabbit as ‘Tin Soldier.’ Some of Bryn’s past roles include ‘Brigitta’ in North Shore Music Theatre’s Sound of Music, ‘Cinderella’ in Marblehead Little Theatre’s Into the Woods Jr., and The Community House Theatre’s productions of Annie Jr. and The Sound of Music. Bryn has also performed in many musicals and plays at her school, and she is currently a freshman at Hamilton Wenham Regional High School.

“In a season dedicated to bringing many of our generation’s most popular and beloved books to the stage, Fancy Nancy is at the top of the charts,” revealed BCT Executive Director Toby Schine, who is also directing the production. “At Boston Children’s Theatre, we cherish the opportunity to build on our audience’s love of reading by creating their favorite characters on stage. Fancy Nancy is fun, high-spirited, entertaining and engaging- everything theater and literature should be. We hope it’s a theatrical experience even our youngest audience members will remember for a lifetime.”

Based on the wildly popular books by Jane O’Connor, FANCY NANCY THE MUSICAL features Nancy and her friends as they perform in their very first stage show. Nancy is absolutely positive (that’s fancy for 100% sure) that she and her best friend Bree will be cast as mermaids. What happens when Nancy is given the part of a dull, brown tree? How will Nancy bring her fancy flair to the role? With life lessons to learn in a fun, creative way, FANCY NANCY THE MUSICAL promises to be a smashing success (that’s fancy for a big hit)!

FANCY NANCY THE MUSICAL features a book and lyrics by Susan DiLallo and music and lyrics by Danny Aboschm. The production is directed by Toby Schine, with Eric William Love as Associate Director and Choreographer and Chris Cho as Musical Director.

FANCY NANCY THE MUSICAL will be performed at The Regent Theatre, 7 Medford Street, Arlington, MA. Performances are Thursday, February 18 at 2 pm and 4 pm; Friday, February 19 at 3 pm and 7 pm; Saturday, February 20 at 2 pm and 4 pm; Sunday, February 21 at 2 pm and 4 pm; Saturday, February 27 at 2 pm and 4 pm; Sunday, February 28 at 2 pm and 4 pm. Tickets are $15 - $25 and can be purchased by visiting www.bostonchildrenstheatre.org or by calling the BCT Box Office at 617-424-6634, x222. School matinee performances are also on sale through the BCT Box Office. FANCY NANCY THE MUSICAL is supported by BCT’s 2015-2016 presenting sponsor WGBH and producing sponsor Exceptional Executive Search.

The 2015-2016 season concludes with the World Premiere Musical CAPS FOR SALE based on the classic children’s fairy tale. CAPS FOR SALE runs March 5 – 13, 2016 at The Calderwood Pavilion.

About Boston Children’s Theatre

For over 60 years, Boston Children’s Theatre has served as one of the regions premier not-for-profit theaters. Named Best of Boston® 2013 and 2012 by Boston Magazine for Best Children’s Theatre, BCT’s mission is to provide access to exceptional theatrical experiences dedicated to fostering the artistic and personal development of diverse youth, with a focus on professional training and the development of new works. Programs at Boston Children’s Theatre provide a unique chance for self-discovery and individual expression in a supportive, and productive environment. At BCT, talented and motivated students gather from across traditional boundaries and nationalities to learn about themselves, each other and the world as they create some of the finest theatrical productions in New England.