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Soho Cinders, with Music by George Stiles and Lyrics by Anthony Drewe (the multi award-winning writers of the Olivier award-winning National Theatre hit Honk!, who also created a new score for the international smash-hit Cameron Mackintosh/Disney production of Mary Poppins) with Book by Anthony Drewe and Elliot Davis, will run nine weeks at London's Charing Cross Theatre from Thursday 24 October to Saturday 21 December, 2019.

From the very beginning, when David waves his handkerchief between the curtain, to the final all-cast harmonization of the a?oeYou Mattera?? reprise, Becoming Nancy pulls you in and won't let you go.

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The new musical. Becoming Nancy, is currently playing at Alliance Theatre! Get a first look at the show in these all new photos!

Get a first look at the new musical. Becoming Nancy, currently playing at Alliance Theatre!

We got on inside look at Becoming Nancy yesterday as Jessica Vosk took over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre! So in case you missed it (or just want to relive all of the fun and excitement), we compiled clips for you to enjoy. Check it all out!

Watch in the video as Jessica Vosk and Lizzie Bea give us a first listen to 'Night Bus' from Becoming Nancy - and check back for the full video tomorrow!

Watch in the video as Jessica Vosk and Lizzie Bea give us a first listen to 'Night Bus' from Becoming Nancy - and check back for the full video tomorrow!

Get ready for an inside look at the new musical Becoming Nancy because Jessica Vosk is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story this Sunday, September 8th! Be sure to tune in throughout the day to get a peek behind-the-scenes at a day of tech at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre. You're not gonna want to miss this sneak peek at the world premiere musical!

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The Alliance Theatre's is currently staging the world premiere musical, BECOMING NANCY. Hear from choreographer Jerry Mitchell.

Watch in the video below as the world-class production staff and crew at Alliance Theatre transform the Coca-Cola Stage to 1979 East Dulwich for Becoming Nancy! The set is designed by David Rockwell.

We asked BroadwayWorld readers to give us their most burning questions about theatre's inner workings, and we received a question asking about what out-of-town tryouts are heading to the stage in the coming months. So we've put together a look to productions from around the country, from Atlanta to Chicago to San Diego and more! Check out our guide to get a peek at upcoming shows including Six, Almost Famous, Becoming Nancy, and more!

Rehearsals are underway for The Alliance Theatre's upcoming world premiere musical, BECOMING NANCY.  Get a peek inside the rehearsal room!

Watch in the video below as Jerry Mitchell breaks down everything you need to know about the new musical BECOMING NANCY!

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The Alliance Theatre in Atlanta announced today casting for its upcoming world premiere BECOMING NANCY. Based on the best-selling British novel by Terry Ronald, this new musical is directed and choreographed by two-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots, Hairspray), with a book by Elliot Davis (Peter Pan, Loserville), and a score by the songwriting team of George Stiles (Music) and Anthony Drewe (Lyrics) (Mary Poppins, Peter Pan, Honk!). BECOMING NANCY will open the Alliance Theatre's 51st season on its newly renovated Coca-Cola Stage, September 6 - October 6, 2019. Opening Night is Wednesday, September 18.

Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, announces the recipients of the first round of the 2019 Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards. The awards, totaling $509,000, allow 13 productions extra time for the development and rehearsal of new plays with the entire creative team, hoping to extend the life of the world premiere play after its first run.

Aria Entertainment, an independent producing company has announced today that they will offer a full time literary department for International New Musicals. Since 2013, Aria have offered an annual festival of new musicals which has supported over 100 new musicals in development from showcases of new musicals, to readings and also full productions - with last year's headline musical Unexpected Joy receiving premieres both in London and Off-Broadway.

Atlanta's nationally acclaimed Alliance Theatre and Jennings Hertz Artistic Director Susan V. Booth are pleased to announce the productions of the Theater's 51st season.  Since opening in 1968 the Alliance has been dedicated to expanding hearts and minds on stage and off with diverse programming for all ages.  The 2019/20 season marks the Alliance's first full season back in its transformed performance space, the newly opened Coca-Cola Stage.