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Lionel Bart

Date of Birth: August 01, 1930

Date of Death: April 03, 1999 (68)

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[West End, 1962]
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Listen: Julian Lerner Talks OLIVER! and More on LITTLE KNOWN FACTS

This week on the Little Known Facts Podcast, Julian Lerner takes us behind the scenes from audition to performances as The Artful Dodger in the most recent production of Oliver! at City Center with  Benjamin Pajak, Raul Esparza, Lilli Cooper and more. Plus, deep dive into life on the set of The Wonder Years reboot and what he learned from working with Jennifer Garner.

Gavin Lee To Go On as 'Fagin' Tonight in OLIVER! at New York City Center

Two-time Tony Award nominee Gavin Lee will be going on tonight as Fagin in Oliver! at New York City Center!

Cast Revealed For The Return Of GRINDR: THE OPERA

James Aymon, Grant Jackson, James Lowrie, Christian Lunn, Billy J Vale, Dereck Walker, Santino Zapico, James Aymon, Grant Jackson, James Lowrie, Christian Lunn, Billy J Vale, Dereck Walker and Santino Zapico have been announced as the cast for the new production of 'Grindr: The Opera', which puts the most notorious gay hook-up app into the exaggerated world of opera.

Broadway Buying Guide: May 8, 2023

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, May 8, 2023.

OLIVER! Star Raúl Esparza To Have Special Drama Desk Interview, May 9

Raúl Esparza, who is curently starring as Fagin in the New York City Center Encores! production of Lionel Bart's Oliver!, will be the focus of an exclusive Drama Desk interview program at 4:00pm on Tuesday, May 9.

Photos: The Cast of New York City Center's OLIVER! Takes Their First Bows

The New York City Center production of Oliver! began performances last night, May 3. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the cast taking their first bows here!

Video: Watch Highlights from OLIVER! at Encores!

See first look video of the New York City Center production of Oliver! The production is led by Lilli Cooper as Nancy, Raúl Esparza as Fagin, Julian Lerner as The Artful Dodger, Tam Mutu as Bill Sikes, Brad Oscar as Mr. Bumble, Benjamin Pajak as Oliver Twist, and Mary Testa as Widow Corney.

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for OLIVER! at New York City Center

Watch rehearsal footage of Julian Lerner, Benjamin Pajak, and the cast of the City Center Encores! production of OLIVER!

DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES & More Lead Top Off-Broadway Shows for May 2023

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is helping you pick what to see next by rounding up our top recommended theatre each month. Coming up off-Broadway this May is a world premiere musical, a revival of a classic musical, and much more. 

Broadway Buying Guide: May 1, 2023

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, May 1, 2023.

Shereen Ahmed, Andréa Burns, and More Join Encores! THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA

New York City Center has announced additional casting for Encores! The Light in the Piazza. Joining Tony winner Ruthie Ann Miles are Shereen Ahmed as Franca Naccarelli, Andréa Burns as Signora Naccarelli, Rodd Cyrus as Giuseppe Naccarelli, James D. Gish as Fabrizio Naccarelli, Ivan Hernandez as Signor Naccarelli, and introducing Anna Zavelson as Clara Johnson.

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for OLIVER! at Encores!

Rehearsals are underway for the New York City Center production of Oliver! The production will be led by Lilli Cooper as Nancy, Raúl Esparza as Fagin, Julian Lerner as The Artful Dodger, Tam Mutu as Bill Sikes, Brad Oscar as Mr. Bumble, Benjamin Pajak as Oliver Twist, and Mary Testa as Widow Corney. Check out first photos of the cast in rehearsals!

Broadway Buying Guide: April 24, 2023

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, April 24, 2023.

Raúl Esparza to Join Drama Desk Special Event Q&A in May

Raúl Esparza, who will soon be starring as Fagin in the New York City Center Encores! production of Lionel Bart's Oliver!, will be the focus of an exclusive Drama Desk interview/audience Q&A program on Tuesday, May 9 from 5:30 to 7:00pm.

Broadway Buying Guide: April 17, 2023

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, April 17, 2023.

OLIVER! Comes to Leeds Playhouse This Year

Audiences are invited to consider themselves at home with Leeds Playhouse this festive season 2023 as it stages Lionel Bart's magnificent musical masterpiece, Oliver!. Directed by Leeds Playhouse Artistic Director and Chief Executive, James Brining (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical, The Wizard of Oz), this cherished classic will take audiences on a spectacular journey through the streets of Victorian London.

Review: LEOLA'S LADYLAND LOUNGE is the Talk Show You Didn't Know You Needed (You Do) at The Green Room 42

The self-proclaimed 'senior citizen, redneck, lesbian, diva' brought her post-modern talk show to the Green Room 42 last night. It was, as we say in the South, a 'ring-tail tooter' of an evening.

Julian Lerner Joins New York City Center's OLIVER! as 'The Artful Dodger'

Julian Lerner has joined the cast of New York City Center production of Oliver! as The Artful Dodger.

The Voice of The Moody Blues Justin Hayward Announces Ontario Tour

Having chalked up over fifty years at the peak of the music and entertainment industry, Justin Hayward’s voice has been heard the world over.  Known principally as the vocalist, lead guitarist and composer for the Moody Blues, his is an enduring talent that has helped to define the times in which he worked.

New York City Center to Launch Ann Reinking Encores! Choreography Fellowship

New York City Center has announced the Ann Reinking Encores! Choreography Fellowship, launching as part of the upcoming 2023 – 2024 season.

Lionel Bart FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Lionel Bart has written 10 shows including Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'Be (Composer/Lyricist), Lock Up Your Daughters (Lyricist), Oliver! (Bookwriter), ...And Another Thing (Additional Material), One Over the Eight (Additional Material), Blitz! (Composer/Lyricist), Maggie May (Composer/Lyricist), Twang! (Composer/Lyricist), After You, Mr. Hyde (Composer/Lyricist), La Strada (Composer/Lyricist).

Best Musical Revival (Olivier Awards) for Oliver! , Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Oliver! Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Oliver! and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Oliver! .

Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Oliver!.

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