Lionel Bart News

Beginning June 14, Russ Abbot will reprise his previous West End role in the musical OLIVER! Abbot will once again play Fagin, the lead pickpocket. The production is currently playing at Theatre Royal in London. OLIVER! currently features WICKED alum, Kerry Ellis as Nancy Sikes, and Steven Hartley as Bill Sikes.

In a 19th-century London marked by the grime of early industrialization, the workhouse orphans devour their meager dinner of gruel. Then one small boy holds out his empty bowl and requests the unthinkable: 'Please sir, I want some more!' So begins OLIVER!, one of the best loved family musicals of all time.

Based on Charles Dickens' classic novel Oliver Twist, Lionel Bart's musical masterpiece vividly brings to life the timeless characters in this beloved story of the boy who asked for more. Join Nancy, The Artful Dodger, Fagin, and many more as Oliver navigates the treacherous streets of London in his search for a home and a family. Featuring outstanding songs including "Food, Glorious Food," "Consider Yourself," "As Long As He Needs Me," and "Where is Love?" the beautiful score will stir and captivate audiences of all ages. OLIVER! is "a glorious reminder of just how life-enhancing a musical can be." - Daily Telegraph.

The Candlelight Dinner Playhouse's new production staff and creative team are holding auditions for Lionel Bart's OLIVER!, directed by Peter F. Muller and choreographed by Scott Wright.

With the Gospel according to Hallmark reminding us to remember our Mothers this past Sunday here on the California Central Coast and elsewhere, a goodly number of theatre productions and assorted other live performances are readily available and waiting to offer you the gift of quality entertainment.

In a 19th-century London marked by the grime of early industrialization, the workhouse orphans devour their meager dinner of gruel. Then one small boy holds out his empty bowl and requests the unthinkable: 'Please sir, I want some more!' So begins OLIVER!, one of the best loved family musicals of all time.

Revisit one of the most-acclaimed musical productions of all time when Pittsburgh CLO kicks off the 64th Summer Season with its production of Oliver!, June 1-6 at the Benedum Center in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District.

In a 19th-century London marked by the grime of early industrialization, the workhouse orphans devour their meager dinner of gruel. Then one small boy holds out his empty bowl and requests the unthinkable: 'Please sir, I want some more!' So begins OLIVER!, one of the best loved family musicals of all time.

Kelrik Productions has announced the five productions that will comprise its winter/spring 2010 season. The season will include Seussical, Bye Bye Birdie, Oliver!, Cabaret, and Beauty and the Beast.

In a 19th-century London marked by the grime of early industrialization, the workhouse orphans devour their meager dinner of gruel. Then one small boy holds out his empty bowl and requests the unthinkable: 'Please sir, I want some more!' So begins OLIVER!, one of the best loved family musicals of all time.

Based on Charles Dickens' classic novel Oliver Twist, Lionel Bart's musical masterpiece vividly brings to life the timeless characters in this beloved story of the boy who asked for more. Join Nancy, The Artful Dodger, Fagin, and many more as Oliver navigates the treacherous streets of London in his search for a home and a family. Featuring outstanding songs including "Food, Glorious Food," "Consider Yourself," "As Long As He Needs Me," and "Where is Love?" the beautiful score will stir and captivate audiences of all ages. OLIVER! is "a glorious reminder of just how life-enhancing a musical can be." - Daily Telegraph.

In a 19th-century London marked by the grime of early industrialization, the workhouse orphans devour their meager dinner of gruel. Then one small boy holds out his empty bowl and requests the unthinkable: 'Please sir, I want some more!' So begins OLIVER!, one of the best loved family musicals of all time.

In a 19th-century London marked by the grime of early industrialization, the workhouse orphans devour their meager dinner of gruel. Then one small boy holds out his empty bowl and requests the unthinkable: 'Please sir, I want some more!' So begins OLIVER!, one of the best loved family musicals of all time.

Howard Panter for The Ambassador Theatre Group and Bill Kenwright present Monty Python's Spamalot: A new musical lovingly ripped off from Monty Python and the Holy Grail by Eric Idle and John Du Prez on their UK Tour from May 29th 2010.

Toby's Baltimore Dinner Theatre gives the award-winning musical adaptation of the Dickens novel a worthy production.

Kelrik Productions has announced the five productions that will comprise its winter/spring 2010 season. The season will include Seussical, Bye Bye Birdie, Oliver!, Cabaret, and Beauty and the Beast.

As she prepares to leave the role of Nancy in OLIVER!, sunny singing star Jodie Prenger is preparing for another challenge - finding a Toto on Andrew Lloyd-Webber's latest show Over The Rainbow. On the second episode of the show, Prenger sang 'As Long As He Needs Me' from OLIVER!, as she prepares to head off into her next role - Lady of the Lake in Monty Python's Spamalot.

Indianapolis' Footlite Musicals will present Rodgers and Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA! thru March 28.

Kelrik Productions has announced the five productions that will comprise its winter/spring 2010 season. The season will include Seussical, Bye Bye Birdie, Oliver!, Cabaret, and Beauty and the Beast.

West End star Hannah Waddingham will host a prestigious awards ceremony, now in its fourth year, on Sunday 6th June at The Queens Theatre, London. The Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer Of The Year Competition & The Stiles and Drewe Best New Song of 2010 Awards are presented by The Stephen Sondheim Society and Mercury Musical Developments (MMD).