Pied Piper Theatre to Present OLIVER! for Its 100th Production Milestone

Pied Piper Theatre will present its 100th production: the beloved musical Oliver! This special event honors decades of youth performance, education, and community storytelling while bringing one of theatre's most cherished classics to the stage.

Based on Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist, Lionel Bart's award-winning musical follows a young orphan who escapes the harsh conditions of a Victorian workhouse and journeys through the bustling streets of London. Along the way, he encounters a lively cast of characters - from the charismatic Artful Dodger to the cunning Fagin - while searching for belonging and family. Featuring iconic songs such as "Consider Yourself," "Food, Glorious Food," and "Where Is Love?," the production celebrates resilience, compassion, and the power of community through the talents of local young performers.

Founded in 1984, Pied Piper Theatre offers hands-on training in acting, voice, movement, and technical theatre for students ages 8-18. The company produces multiple full-length productions and intensives each season and has earned regional and national recognition for excellence in youth theatre. Reaching its 100th production represents a significant milestone for Pied Piper Theatre, which has introduced generations of young artists to the stage and inspired countless families through live performance. This 100th production celebrates not only a performance milestone but the generations of artists, families, and volunteers who built the program's legacy.

Directed by Pied Piper alum, David Johnson, the production features over 55 youth, including: Jacob Smith, Vaughn Schweitzer, Sophia Leone, Logan Hicks, Vincent Duda, David Paine, Ellie Bowling, Rachel Kutner, Jake Jones, Kaitlyn Byrdy, Abby Boymel, Jackson Fernandez, Joey Vogel, Luke Dollery, Asher Dollery, Logan Bintz, Jolie Hinkle, Amelia Robertson, Christopher Nichols, Amelia Kier, Glenna Moore, Nathan Castro, Ellie Salinas, Kennedy Calavas, Olivia Davis, Nathan Johnson, Grayson Dove, Lily Paige Bowling, Ani Sarang, Logan Schaffer, Kyle Schaffer, Elodie Hanneman, Grayson Hornberger, Joel Rivera, Iris Mikami, Madeline Holmes-Lastovica, Trevor Armstrong, Peyton Hornberger, Ava Hershley, Tristan Lamoureux, Shyla Biswas, Caleb Petersen, Hugh Pennefather, Oliver Bogue, Alan Sarang, Jude Rivera, Olive Mikami, Alice Hammel, Emma Wilkins, Jack Apel, Jonah Dennis, Paul Sirocky, Rocky Hopkins, Megan Reece, Emily Reece, Emmet Moore, Talia Bonillo-Pieton, Oliva Khabir, and Gwen Davies.

This landmark production would not be possible without the generous support of Iron Horse Foundation, whose commitment to youth programs helps make large-scale productions accessible to participants and audiences alike.