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.
The musical Oliver!, like Annie, presents challenges galore for a small theatre, first of all because of its very large cast, a good portion of whom are children. Unless they are top of the line performers who have had at least some experience singing and dancing, the show could scream dismal failure. Such, thank heavens, is hardly the case with the Kentwood Players' fine production whose cast are mostly top notch under the skilled guidance of director Harold Dershimer.
Check out these production photos of the Kentwood Players' production of OLIVER!, which runs from March 16 to April 21, 2012, with performances on Friday and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm at the Westchester Playhouse located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Los Angeles, CA 90045. With music and lyrics by Lionel Bart, and based upon the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, this much-loved British musical won several Tony Awards on Broadway. The production is directed by Harold Dershimer, with musical direction by Catherine Rahm, choreography by Anna Rubin, and produced by Rocky and Victoria Miller by special arrangement with Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc.
It was announced today (Monday 5 March) that Cat Simmons will take over the role of Nancy from Samantha Barks in Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Lionel Bart's smash hit musical OLIVER! at Birmingham Hippodrome on Tuesday 3 April, the same day that Brian Conley takes over the role of Fagin from Neil Morrissey.
Aurora Theatre Company founding Artistic Director Barbara Oliver returns to the company for its 20th anniversary season to direct Arthur Schnitzler's (La Ronde) first theatrical work for the stage, ANATOL. This World Premiere translation, commissioned by Aurora Theatre Company, from renowned Schnitzler expert (and Berkeley resident) Margret Schaefer, features Mike Ryan (Shakespeare Santa Cruz) in his Aurora debut as Anatol, along with Aurora veterans Tim Kniffin (Trouble in Mind, The Best Man) and Delia MacDougall (SEX, The Old Neighborhood). ANATOL plays April 6 through May 13 at the Aurora Theatre in Berkeley. For tickets ($30-55) and information the public can call (510) 843-4822 or visit auroratheatre.org.
Kentwood Players production of "Oliver!" runs from March 16 to April 21, 2012, with performances on Friday and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm at the Westchester Playhouse located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Los Angeles, CA 90045.
Consider yourself invited to audition for "Oliver!" on Saturday, January 14 from 11:00am to 4:00pm and Sunday, January 15 from 6:00 to 9:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester (LA 90045).
Consider yourself invited to audition for "Oliver!" on Saturday, January 14 from 11:00am to 4:00pm and Sunday, January 15 from 6:00 to 9:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester (LA 90045).
Under the sure-handed direction of Morton, who has brought together an impressive cast of adult actors with two different casts of youngsters, the whole of Oliver! is remarkable, a thoroughly delightful evening of theater that allows those older thespians to show off their talents while showcasing the budding talents of her younger charges, who display stage presence and focus throughout the tune-filled musical. In fact, it is Morton's skilled and practiced eye in regards to casting that really sets this Oliver! apart from any of the others we've seen. Frankly, the woman knows what she's doing.
Oliver! - the Lionel Bart musical about London street urchin Oliver Twist and the scores of ruffians and ragamuffins who make up something of a family for the orphaned boy - opens at Franklin's Boiler Room Theatre on Friday night, running through December 23, offering regional audiences the opportunity to fall in love with the 1960 musical once more.
Casa Mañana's 2011 - 2012 Children's Theatre season kicks off with the musical classic Oliver! presented by Community Bank, October 14 - 30 at Casa Mañana Theatre. Tickets are on sale now.
Cameron Mackintosh, in association with Southbrook Group Limited and Stage Entertainment UK, announced today full casting for the national tour of Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Lionel Bart's smash hit musical OLIVER!, opening at Wales Millennium Centre Cardiff on 20 December 2011, with previews from 10 December 2011.
You'll quickly forget the moppet-haired urchins of musical fame when Joel Sass designs and directs the Midwest premiere of an inventive new adaptation of OLIVER TWIST at Park Square. This theatrical adventure is told by a chameleon cast of 13, who combine Dickens' original text with Victorian music hall tunes. 'So much of the story hinges on our hopes and fears for little Oliver as he voyages through the exciting but highly dangerous world of Victorian London,' Sass explains. 'It's a grown-up world, even for streetwise ruffians-so placing one lone boy among a cast of grown-ups who are playing all the other parts instantly helps us feel the immensity of the challenge Oliver is facing.'
MusicalFare Theatre will present the final production of OLIVER! on October 16th.
'Please sir, I want some more.' Oliver Twist's famous line describing the struggles of the poor in Victorian England reminds us that hunger still exists in today's world. Many in our community rely on food programs to help feed themselves and their families.
MusicalFare Theatre will present OLIVER! from September 7th - October 16th.
MusicalFare Theatre will present OLIVER! from September 7th - October 16th.
You'll quickly forget the moppet-haired urchins of musical fame when Joel Sass designs and directs the Midwest premiere of an inventive new adaptation of OLIVER TWIST at Park Square. This theatrical adventure is told by a chameleon cast of 13, who combine Dickens' original text with Victorian music hall tunes. 'So much of the story hinges on our hopes and fears for little Oliver as he voyages through the exciting but highly dangerous world of Victorian London,' Sass explains. 'It's a grown-up world, even for streetwise ruffians-so placing one lone boy among a cast of grown-ups who are playing all the other parts instantly helps us feel the immensity of the challenge Oliver is facing.'
With memorable, sing-along songs such as 'Food, Glorious Food,' 'Consider Yourself,' and 'I'd Do Anything,' Oliver! comes to the Music Circus stage July 19-24. Based on the Charles Dickins' classic novel Oliver Twist, the musical brings to life the trials and tribulations of the iconic orphan who dared to ask for more.
With memorable, sing-along songs such as 'Food, Glorious Food,' 'Consider Yourself,' and 'I'd Do Anything,' Oliver! comes to the Music Circus stage July 19-24. Based on the Charles Dickins' classic novel Oliver Twist, the musical brings to life the trials and tribulations of the iconic orphan who dared to ask for more.
ROCK OF AGES THE MUSICAL, the hit musical comedy has announced the full cast line up, as Justin Lee Collins and Shayne Ward are joined by West End stars Amy Pemberton, Oliver Tompsett, Simon Lipkin and more.
The Gallery Players proudly announces cast and creative team for the final production of its 44th season; Lionel Bart's Oliver!. Directed by The Gallery Players' Executive Director, Neal J. Freeman and produced by the theatre's Artistic Director Heather Siobhan Curran, Oliver! will close on Sunday, May 22, 2011.
Broadway's landmark musical event THE LION KING is pleased to welcome CLIFTON OLIVER as Simba, tonight, Friday, May 13.
The Gallery Players proudly announces cast and creative team for the final production of its 44th season; Lionel Bart's Oliver!.
The Gallery Players proudly announces cast andcreative team for the final production of its 44th season; Lionel Bart's Oliver!. Directed by The Gallery Players' Executive Director, Neal J. Freeman and produced by the theatre's Artistic Director Heather Siobhan Curran, Oliver! springs to life Saturday, April 30 and runs through Sunday, May 22, 2011
The Gallery Players proudly announces cast and creative team for the final production of its 44th season; Lionel Bart's Oliver!.
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