Oliver! 1960 - Articles Page 1.8

Opened: June 30, 1960

Oliver! - 1960 - West End History , Info & More

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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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Kate Baldwin, Norbert Leo Butz & More to Star in 2nd SOMA BackStage Reading Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2024


SOPAC has revealed the cast for its second annual SOMA backStage Reading Series, featuring staged readings of new works by Kristoffer Diaz, Oliver House, and Hunter Bird, with Broadway stars and local talent. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Khawla Ibraheem's A KNOCK ON THE ROOF To Play Edinburgh Festival This Summer At The Traverse Theatre
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Photos: First Look at Maya Boyd in & JULIET on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024


All new photos have been released of Maya Boyd in & Juliet on Broadway. Boyd stars in the role of Juliet beginning tonight, Tuesday, May 14. 

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by Nicole Rosky - May 14, 2024


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Oliver Anthony Kicks Off 2024 Season at Atlantic Union Bank After Hours This Friday
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2024


Farmville, VA native Oliver Anthony kicks off the 2024 season at Atlantic Union Bank After Hours at the SERVPRO Pavilion in Doswell, Virginia on Friday, May 17, 2024 for his hometown show with special guest Levi Foster plus openers Joey Davis and Caleb Dillard.

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Photos: Conan Gray Stops By & JULIET
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by Blair Ingenthron - May 12, 2024


Nigel Planer will join a top West End line up, in a magical and nostalgic musical theatre evening celebrating the great music of songwriter Lionel Bart - Celebrating Lionel Bart, for one night only, 8pm on Sunday 7 July at JW3.

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by Blair Ingenthron - May 11, 2024


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2024


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by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2024


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Photos: First Look at THE DEEP BLUE SEA at Theatre Royal Bath
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2024


New production photos have been released from Theatre Royal Bath’s production of The Deep Blue Sea, Terence Rattigan’s 1950’s study of obsession and the destructive power of love, starring Tamsin Greig as Hester Collyer and Oliver Chris as Freddie.

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by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2024


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by Mica Blackwell - May 9, 2024


Nikolai Gogol's 1836 satire The Government Inspector caused a stir for calling out the Russian government's corruption. It's easy to see why Peter Myers wanted to bring its relevant story to the stage two centuries later, but the biting commentary under the silliness is lost in translation in this chaotic production in spite of the talent onstage.

Dive In Productions to Hold Auditions for 2024 Mainstage Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2024


Dive In Productions is holding auditions for their 2024 mainstage musicals, including THE GUY WHO DIDN'T LIKE MUSICALS and concerts, plus more. Learn how to audition!

Other Productions of Oliver!

1960   West End Original London Production
West End
1963   Broadway Broadway Production
Broadway
1965   Broadway Return Engagement [Broadway]
Broadway
1976   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
1979   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
1984   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1994   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
1994   West End London Revival
West End
2009   West End London Revival
West End
2011   UK Tour UK Tour
UK Tour
2018   East Haddam, CT (Regional) Goodspeed Musicals Revival
East Haddam, CT (Regional)
2023   Off-Broadway New York City Center Encores! Production
Off-Broadway

Oliver! - 1960 West End Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2010 Olivier Awards Best Theatre Choreographer Matthew Bourne
1978 Olivier Awards Performance of the Year in a Musical Roy Hudd

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