The River Raisin Centre for the Arts is excited to welcome The Vital Theatre Company in their production of Fancy Nancy: The Musical. This musical is based on the bestselling book series by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser. This performance will take place on Thursday, October 24th, 2013 at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. They are now on sale by stopping by the RRCA at 114 South Monroe Street, calling the box office at (734)-242-7722, or visiting our website at www.riverraisincentre.org.

The story of Fancy Nancy: The Musical follows Nancy and her friends Bree, Rhonda, Wanda, and Lionel, who are going to be performing in their very first show, “Deep Sea Dances.” Nancy is positive, that’s fancy for 100 percent sure, that she and Bree will be picked to be mermaids. When another girl wins the coveted role of the mermaid, Nancy is stuck playing a dreary, dull tree. Can Nancy bring fancy flair to her role, even though it isn’t the one she wanted?

The show is geared towards children 2 – 10 years old. Called “a family-friendly production brimming with style and wit” (New York Metro Parents), Fancy Nancy: The Musical has been critically and popularly acclaimed since its opening at Vital Theatre Company in September 2012. The Fancy Nancy Cast Recording won the 2013 Off-Broadway Kids Original Musical CD of the Year.

With book and lyrics by Susan DiLallo, music and lyrics by Danny Abosch, and Direction/Choreography by Sam Viverito, this show is sure to be quite the theatrical experience for youth audiences. The musical adaptation’s creative team includes Scenic Designer Kyle Dixon, Lighting Designer Josh Bradford, Costume Designer Amanda Jenks, and Music Director James Dobinson.

The RRCA strives to provide arts programming for all people in the Monroe community. Our youth are no exception and Fancy Nancy is just the type of show that will inspire and educate.