She's so fancy, and chances are if you have a little kid, you already know. The Fancy Nancy books, written by Jane O'Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser, follow the adventures of an accessory-loving youngster with an extravagant vocabulary. In honor of Fancy Nancy: The Musical at Dallas Children's Theater, we've rounded up info on the show and four other ways to get fancy like Nancy.
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'Fancy Nancy: The Musical'
Expect boas, bows and tiaras during this Dallas Children's Theater production. But there'll also be lessons about friendship and dealing with disappointment. The show, aimed at kids 5 and older, is about what happens when Fancy Nancy doesn't get the lead in a ballet recital — and is cast as a tree. A free party will be held an hour before the opening-night performance.
Sept. 18-Oct. 25 at the Rosewood Center for Family Arts, 5938Skillman St., Dallas. $15-$28, $10 for the sensory-friendly performance Oct. 17 at 1:30 p.m., regular ticket price for a signed performance for the hearing-impaired Sept. 27 at 4:30 p.m. 214-740-0051. dct.org.
American Girl Dallas
Take your own doll or borrow one for a weekday tea party at American Girl Dallas. The dolls sit in pink seats that attach to the table and have their own teacups, and kids get to do a craft project. Goodies include sandwiches, cookies, fruit and more. It's casual, but extra accessories, a must in Fancy Nancy's opinion, are up to you. (There's also a Doll Hair Salon in the store where dolls can get a new 'do; check the website for more info.)
Weekday tea parties run from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at American Girl Dallas at Galleria Dallas, 13464 Dallas Parkway, Dallas. $13.50 per person; reservations are recommended, but drop-ins are welcome. 1-877-247-5223. americangirl.com.
Made of Sugar and Spice Girls' Night Out
This party spot and boutique offers occasional Girls' Night Out events with chances to dress up and get hair done, a fashion show, a meal and pink lemonade, a movie, singing and dancing. It's for ages 3-10. Advance reservations are required, and the next events are Sept. 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. and Sept. 26 from noon to 3 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m.
Made of Sugar and Spice is at 207 N. Kentucky St., McKinney. $35 per girl. 972-693-6141. madeofsugarandspice.com.
Let's Pretend Tea Parties
Reserve a spot for dress-up, makeup and goodies during the popular Cupcakes and Tea program at this party spot ($12.95 per kid). Adults are admitted free unless they want cupcakes and tea, then it's $5.95 per person. Most of the outfits are princess dresses, but there are some knight, prince and pirate options, too. You can add on options for getting hair and nails done; check the website for details.
Cupcakes and Tea is available Wednesdays through Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 5p.m., Saturdays 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays noon to 4 p.m. at 317 Jenkins St., Grapevine. $12.95. 817-809-7465. letspretendteaparties.com.
Sweet & Sassy
This spa, salon and party place features a variety of options for getting sparkly, including the Glittery Glam Express with an updo, makeup and nail polish (all glittery, naturally). There are locations at the Shops at Willow Bend in Plano, Firewheel Town Center in Garland and Southlake Town Square.
Three locations: 6121 W. Park Blvd., Plano; 670 Bee Balm Lane, Garland; 1246Main St., Southlake. Prices vary. For example, Glittery Glam Express is $25in Garland and Southlake, $25.95 in Plano. sweetandsassy.com.
