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- ↑ "Becoming Nancy". Terry Ronald. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ↑ Rizzo, Frank (2019-09-23). "Atlanta Theater Review: 'Becoming Nancy'". Variety. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ↑ "New musical Becoming Nancy directed by Jerry Mitchell, songs by Stiles & Drewe, to debut at Birmingham Rep | West End Theatre". www.westendtheatre.com. 2024-01-23. Retrieved 2024-11-02.