The Nance tells the story of Chauncy Miles (Lane), a headline "nance" performer, which, in the culture of 1930s burlesque, was a term used to describe a stereotypically camp homosexual male character. Though these characters were usually portrayed by straight men, Miles is in fact homosexual. By weaving together burlesque sketches and a dramatic script, Beane tells the story of a gay man forced to lead a secret life in a world where it is easy to play gay, yet dangerous to be gay.

The production's design team will include sets by John Lee Beatty, costumes by Ann Roth, lighting by Japhy Weideman, sound by Leon Rothenberg, choreography by Joey Pizzi and original music and arrangements by Glen Kelly.

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