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Opened: January 6, 1963

Oliver! - 1963 - Broadway History , Info & More

Shubert Theatre (Broadway)
225 West 44th St. New York, NY

Freely adapted from Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens

Nothing is as thrilling on the stage as a well-crafted tale, and Oliver! is just such a show. Based on the Dickens novel, it engages with its pathos and drama, while delighting everyone with the musical numbers "Food, Glorious Food," "I'd Do Anything," "Where is Love?," "Consider Yourself," "As Long As He Needs Me," and "Who Will Buy." Dickens' characters are brought to life-perhaps larger than life-with all their facets glowing in this production.

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Photo Flash: First Look at Actors NET's OLIVER!
by BWW News Desk - Jul 3, 2013


Lionel Bart's class musical Oliver! takes to The Heritage Center stage as the Actors' NET of Bucks County assembles one of its largest casts ever to bring to life Charles Dickens' memorable characters from the novel, Oliver Twist. Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action!

G&S Society to Stage New Production of OLIVER! at the Arts Theatre, July 19-27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 16, 2013


To celebrate the 200th birthday of Charles Dickens, the G&S Society are staging a new production of the classic musical OLIVER! Helmed by the multi-award winning production team of David Lampard (director / designer) and Peter Johns (musical director) the production boasts of cast of 50, including a collection of Adelaide's most talented up and coming youngsters - and one dog.

Aurora Theatre Mourns Passing of Founding Artistic Director Barbara Oliver
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013


It is with great sadness that Aurora Theatre Company announces the passing of the company's founding Artistic Director Barbara Oliver due to complications from a recent stroke. Barbara passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 20 at her Berkeley home, surrounded by family.

John Oliver to Begin DAILY SHOW Guest Host Run Beg. 6/10
by Caryn Robbins - May 1, 2013


John Oliver will take over as guest host of THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART on Monday, June 10 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Miller Theatre Continues Composer Portraits Series with Oliver Knussen Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2013


Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts continues the 2012-13 season of its Composer Portraits series with Oliver Knussen, tonight, April 18, 2013.

Miller Theatre to Continue Composer Portraits Series with Oliver Knussen, 4/18
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2013


Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts continues the 2012-13 season of its Composer Portraits series with Oliver Knussen, April 18, 2013.

Oliver McGee Releases JUMPING THE AISLE
by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2013


Founder Partnership Possibilities for America (http://www.OliverMcGee.org) Dedicated to building capacity of people, ideas and things for philanthropic partnerships working across government, universities and businesses inside communities lacking hope and change desired in the Obama era offers 'Jumping The Aisle How I Became a Black Republican in the Age of Obama,' a recently released book by Dr. Oliver McGee, available online now at Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/Oliver-McGee/e/B008NC1AJ2). Jumping The Aisle describes the riveting perspective of an African-American and a former Clinton U.S. deputy assistant secretary, 'Jumping the Aisle,' in a political-economic sense, from 'moderate left' to 'moderate right.'

SCCC Presents TODD OLIVER: DOGS GONE WILD Today
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2013


The Theatres at Suffolk County Community College will present Todd Oliver: Dogs Gone Wild in the Van Nostrand Theatre on the Michael J. Grant Campus in Brentwood today, March 10, 2013 at 3:00 p.m.

SCCC to Present TODD OLIVER: DOGS GONE WILD, 3/10
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2013


The Theatres at Suffolk County Community College will present Todd Oliver: Dogs Gone Wild in the Van Nostrand Theatre on the Michael J. Grant Campus in Brentwood on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 3:00 p.m.

T. Oliver Reid Visits Vintage Harlem and Eric Michael Gillett Explores the Lyrics of Lorenz Hart at 54 Below Shows
by Stephen Hanks - Feb 12, 2013


At last year's Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs (MAC) Awards, two of the big winners were T. Oliver Reid (photo left) for Male Debut and Eric Michael Gillett for Major Artist, Male (and both could very likely be MAC nominees again this year). Almost a year later, two of New York cabaret's leading men performed new shows one night apart at 54 Below; Reid on February 6 with Drop Me Off in Harlem, and Gillett the next night with Careless Rhapsody: An Evening Dedicated to the Lyrics of Lorenz Hart. Ironically, what the shows had in common--besides being a fairly good fit of material to singer--was that the majority of their sets featured songs written in the 1930s but in very different styles. With Reid it was the jazz, swing and blues of Harlem; with Gillette it was the romantic Broadway musical sensibility of Hart's lyrics (paired with the timeless melodies of Richard Rodgers). While neither Reid's 'Harlem,' nor Gillett's 'Hart' were stirring or spectacular shows, they were both solid and entertaining enough that both could be nominated for BroadwayWorld.com Awards in 2013.

Bobby Steggert, Jay Armstrong Johnson and More to Join Ryan Scott Oliver at Joe's Pub, 1/21
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 20, 2012


On Jan. 21, 2013 at 7:00pm and 9:30pm, the work of award-winning composer-lyricist Ryan Scott Oliver (35MM: A Musical Exhibition) returns to Joe's Pub performed by special guests.

Photo Flash: First Look at Human Race Theatre's OLIVER!
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2012


Human Race Theatre's 2012-2013 Eichelberger Loft Season continues with Alan Souza's uniquely revisionist version of Oliver!, Lionel Bart's play of an orphan who dared to ask for more. Exchanging the full orchestra of musicians and the workhouse full of children for a gifted cast of ten performers who play multiple roles, Souza reduces the story to its relevant core in a play within a play. Originally slated to perform until December 16, the run has been extended to add seven performances. Oliver! runs now through December 22, 2012. Get a first look at the show in the photos below!

Threshold Editions Releases Oliver North's HEROES PROVED Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2012


Threshold Editions, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, previously announced that it would publish HEROES PROVED, a new thriller from New York Times No. 1 bestselling author, combat decorated U.S. Marine, syndicated columnist, and Fox News Channel host Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North, USMC (Ret.).

OLIVER! Runs 12/22-31 at Light Opera Works
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 13, 2012


Light Opera Works presents the musical OLIVER! with full 26-piece orchestra, December 22 through 31, 2012, at Cahn Auditorium in Evanston.

OLIVER! Extends Through 12/22 at Human Race Theatre
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 8, 2012


The 2012-2013 Eichelberger Loft Season continues with Alan Souza's uniquely revisionist version of Oliver!, Lionel Bart's play of an orphan who dared to ask for more. Exchanging the full orchestra of musicians and the workhouse full of children for a gifted cast of ten performers who play multiple roles, Souza reduces the story to its relevant core in a play within a play. Christmas Eve in London, 1838. A small group of working-class, wayward souls gather in a tavern to celebrate when a small, unexpected guest prompts a spontaneous telling of the popular Oliver Twist. With traditional music-hall flair, they delve into Charles Dickens' haunting moral tale as the lines between story and reality blur. Sized perfectly for The Loft Theatre, this reimagining of the classic Tony Award®-winning musical will touch your heart and challenge your spirit. It's Oliver with a twist, indeed!

BWW Reviews: OLIVER! at Hale Centre Theatre West Valley Has Shades of Dark and Light
by Tyler Hinton - Oct 17, 2012


The sumptuously designed and well-directed production of Oliver! at West Valley's Hale Centre Theatre dwells on the darkness of crime but is punctuated by the light of hope.

Photo Flash: Frankel Academy of Metropolitan Detroit Presents OLIVER! 12/1-12/2
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2012


Based on the classic novel 'Oliver Twist', Charles Dickens' words come to life in OLIVER! with book and music written by Lionel Bart and presented by The Frankel Academy of Metropolitan Detroit on December 1st and 2nd.

Children's Playhouse of Maryland Presents OLIVER!, Now thru 9/30
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2012


The Children's Playhouse of Maryland kicks off its 2012-2013 season with the musical Oliver! The play with music, lyrics, and book by Lionel Bart is an adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic novel "Oliver Twist." The musical will be performed 1 p.m. today, Sept. 15 - 16, 22-23, 29 -30 and 4 p.m. Sept. 23. in the J Building Lecture Hall at CCBC Essex, 7201 Rossville Blvd. The 4 p.m. show will be sign-language interpreted by students from the CCBC Catonsville Interpreter Preparation Program. Tickets are $10 general admission and $8 for birthday parties or scout troops. Tickets are available in advance through the CCBC Box Office at 443-840-ARTS (2787) and at the door, space permitting.

Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Celebrates 50th Anniversary with OLIVER TWIST Ticket Discounts
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2012


In celebration of The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's 50th Anniversary Season, the Theatre will offer a limited number of specially-priced seats to several performances of Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist for $19.63, in honor of the year the company was founded in Cape May, New Jersey.

Photo Flash: Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's OLIVER TWIST Begins Previews Tonight, 9/12
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2012


The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will launch the Fall portion of its 50th Anniversary Season with the critically acclaimed stage adaptation of Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist by British playwright, author, and director Neil Bartlett. The production begins tonight, September 12, with several preview performances, and continues through Oct. 7 at The Shakespeare Theatre's Main Stage - the intimate F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre. Get a first look at the cast onstage in the photos below!

OLIVER TWIST Adaptation Debuts at Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Tonight, 9/12
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2012


The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will launch the Fall portion of its 50th Anniversary Season with the critically acclaimed stage adaptation of Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist by British playwright, author, and director, Neil Bartlett. The production begins tonight, September 12, with several discounted Preview performances, and continues through Oct. 7 at The Shakespeare Theatre's Main Stage - the intimate F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre.

Threshold Editions to Publish Oliver North's HEROES PROVED, 11/20
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2012


Threshold Editions, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, announced that it will publish HEROES PROVED, a new thriller from New York Times No. 1 bestselling author, combat decorated U.S. Marine, syndicated columnist, and Fox News Channel host Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North, USMC (Ret.).

Berkshire Theatre Group Presents OLIVER! at The Colonial Theatre, Now thru 9/9
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2012


At The Colonial Theatre, Berkshire Theatre Group presents Oliver! with music, lyrics and book by Lionel Bart. The show runs from tonight, September 7 to September 9 with performances at 7:30pm on Friday, 2pm and 7:30pm on Saturday and 2pm on Sunday. Oliver! is directed by Travis G. Daly with music direction by Carlton Maaia and choreography by Kathy Jo Grover.

HOT MESS IN MANHATTAN: THE MUSICAL Offers Talkback With Ryan Scott Oliver, 9/8
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 6, 2012


Composer RYAN SCOTT OLIVER (35mm, Mrs. Sharp) will offer a talkback for audiences following the Saturday September 8 matinee performance of the multi-composer musical Hot Mess in Manhattan currently running at American Theatre of Actors. Oliver is the composer of the show's opening number, "The Mess."

Children's Playhouse of Maryland Presents OLIVER!, 9/15-30
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 6, 2012


The Children's Playhouse of Maryland kicks off its 2012-2013 season with the musical Oliver! The play with music, lyrics, and book by Lionel Bart is an adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic novel "Oliver Twist." The musical will be performed 1 p.m. Sept. 15 - 16, 22-23, 29 -30 and 4 p.m. Sept. 23. in the J Building Lecture Hall at CCBC Essex, 7201 Rossville Blvd. The 4 p.m. show will be sign-language interpreted by students from the CCBC Catonsville Interpreter Preparation Program. Tickets are $10 general admission and $8 for birthday parties or scout troops. Tickets are available in advance through the CCBC Box Office at 443-840-ARTS (2787) and at the door, space permitting.

Oliver! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Oliver! have there been?
Oliver! has had 15 productions including West End which opened in 1960, Broadway which opened in 1963, Broadway which opened in 1963, Broadway which opened in 1965, Broadway which opened in 1965, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 1976, Regional (US) which opened in 1979, Broadway which opened in 1984, Broadway which opened in 1984, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 1994, West End which opened in 1994, West End which opened in 2009, UK Tour which opened in 2011, East Haddam, CT (Regional) which opened in 2018 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2023.
What Tony Awards has Oliver! been nominated for?
Best Musical , , Best Conductor and Musical Director for Donald Pippin , Best Direction of a Musical for Peter Coe, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Lionel Bart, Best Scenic Design for Sean Kenny Producer (Musical) for David Merrick and Producer (Musical) for Donald Albery.
What Tony Awards has Oliver! won?
Best Conductor and Musical Director for Donald Pippin Best Direction of a Musical for Peter Coe, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Lionel Bart, Best Scenic Design for Sean Kenny , Producer (Musical) for David Merrick, Producer (Musical) for Donald Albery, .

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