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Playhouse on The Square's OLIVER! Closes 6/6

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Oliver!
Music, Lyrics, and Book by Lionel Bart
May 14 - June 6, 2010
Playhouse on the Square

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.

Sponsored by The Jeniam Foundation

Cast
Fagin: Dave Landis
Oliver: Ty Lenderman
The Artful Dodger: Stephen Andrew Parker
Nancy: Hannah Dowdy
Bet: Nicole Hale
Bill Sikes: TBA
Mr. Bumble: Bryan Robinson
Widow Corney: Jen Henry
Mr. Sowerberry: David Ryan
Mrs. Sowerberry: Laura Stracko
Noah: Bruce Huffman
Charlotte: Liz Sharpe
MR. Brownlow: TBA
Dr. Grimwig: John Tyberghein
Mrs. Bedwin/Old Sally: Irene Crist
Adult Ensemble - Justin Asher
Irene Crist
Jen Henry
Phillip Hughen
Julie Jacobson
David Ryan
Laura Stracko
John Tyberghein
Workhouse Orphans - Falon Avery
Sydney Bell
Patsy Detroit
David Rhea
Curtis Scott
Jordan Vertison-Hardy
Henry Widdop
Jacob Zelonky
Fagin's Gang - Falon Avery
Kahlil Bostick
Patsy Detroit
Jack Gallop
Bruce Huffman
David Ryan
Curtis Scott
Liz Sharpe
Laura Stracko
Jacob Zelonky

Production Team
Director/Choreographer: Courtney Oliver
Music Director: TBA
Stage Manager: Katharine Stubblefield
Technical Director: Jay Morris
Scenic Designer: Nick Mozak
Costume Designer: Rebecca Powell
Lighting Designer: Ben Wheeler
Sound Designer: TBA

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Theater Fans' Choice Awards
2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards - Live Stats
Best Long-Running Broadway Show - Top 3
1. Hadestown
19.8% of votes
2. Hamilton
16.5% of votes
3. Wicked
12.5% of votes

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