A nance, according to Webster's Dictionary, is "an effeminate or homosexual man." In the world of 1930's burlesque, a nance was a wildly popular character, a stereotypically camp homosexual man, most times played by a straight performer. In The Nance, playwright Douglas Carter Beane tells the story of Chauncey Miles more...
Jenni Barber, known for her role as Joan in The Nance, has an impressive array of Broadway credits including Wicked, Annie, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and has also made notable television appearances on shows like "Master of None" and "Law & Order: SVU." more...
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Matthew Goodrich, an MFA graduate from CalArts, brought his dynamic talents to the stage in The Nance. more...
Cady Huffman, who won a Tony Award for her role in The Producers, was nominated for a 2013 Outer Critics Circle Award for her performance alongside Nathan Lane in The Nance, which opened on Broadway on April 15, 2013. more...
Nathan Lane, a celebrated actor with a career spanning decades, earned a Tony Award nomination for his role in "The Nance" in 2013, further solidifying his reputation as one of the greatest stage entertainers of his generation. more...
Lewis J. Stadlen, known for his Tony-nominated performance in the 1996 production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, brought his extensive Broadway experience to the cast of The Nance. more...
Awards and Nominations
2013 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Play: Nathan Lane was nominated but did not win.
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Play: Nathan Lane was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play: Jonny Orsini was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play: Cady Huffman was nominated but did not win.
2013 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: Nathan Lane was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
John Lee Beatty Sets Designer
David Gursky Conductor
Glen Kelly Composer
(Original Music)
(Original Music)
Jack O'Brien Director
Ann Roth Costumes Designer
Leon Rothenberg Sound Designer
Japhy Weideman Lighting Designer
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