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Blitz!
 
[West End, 1962]
Director

Writing

...And Another Thing
Additional Material
Blitz!
Composer/Lyricist
Bookwriter
Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'Be
Composer/Lyricist
Jekyll and Hyde
Composer/Lyricist
Lock Up Your Daughters
Lyricist
Composer/Lyricist
Oliver!
Lyricist
Composer
Bookwriter
One Over the Eight
Additional Material
Composer/Lyricist
La Strada
Composer
Lyricist
Composer/Lyricist
Twang!
Bookwriter
Composer/Lyricist

Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 1995 - Best Musical Revival

Lionel Bart, Oliver!

Tony Awards - 1963 - Best Musical

Lionel Bart, Oliver!

Tony Awards - 1963 - Best Musical

Lionel Bart, Oliver!


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Tony Awards - 1963 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Lionel Bart, Oliver!

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OLIVER! To Be Presented By Pantochino Teen Theatre Photo
OLIVER! To Be Presented By Pantochino Teen Theatre
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 19, 2026

Pantochino Teen Theatre is set to to present the Broadway musical Lionel Bart’s “Oliver!” freely adapated from Charles Dickens novel “Oliver Twist” at Arts Hall on Audubon Street in New Haven. Co-producers Bert Bernardi and Jimmy Johansmeyer have announced three performances.
Matt Lucas Joins OLIVER! West End Cast For Six Weeks Only Photo
Matt Lucas Joins OLIVER! West End Cast For Six Weeks Only
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2026

Matt Lucas will star as Fagin in Lionel Bart's iconic musical, Oliver!, for 6 weeks only at the Gielgud Theatre in London beginning in September. Learn more here!
Nicely Theatre Group Brings Beloved Musical OLIVER! To The Berman this July Photo
Nicely Theatre Group Brings Beloved Musical OLIVER! To The Berman this July
by Team BWW - Jul 7, 2026

This July, Nicely Theatre Group invites audiences to step into the streets of Victorian London with its highly anticipated production of Oliver!, the timeless Lionel Bart musical based on Charles Dickens’ classic novel Oliver Twist. Filled with unforgettable songs, compelling characters, and a story that continues to resonate across generations, the production promises an evening of heart, humor, and theatrical spectacle.
Review: OLIVER! at ARTS Theatre Photo
Review: OLIVER! at ARTS Theatre
by Barry Lenny - Jun 20, 2026

Marie Clark Musical Theatre has a hit on its hands.
OLIVER! THE MUSICAL Will Come to Artscape Opera House Photo
OLIVER! THE MUSICAL Will Come to Artscape Opera House
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026

Pieter Toerien and Cape Town Opera will present Cameron Mackintosh's OLIVER! at the Artscape Opera House in Cape Town, directed by Steven Stead, before transferring to The Teatro at Montecasino in Johannesburg.
OLIVER! Cast Unveiled At TheatreZone Photo
OLIVER! Cast Unveiled At TheatreZone
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026

TheatreZone's production of OLIVER! features Actors' Equity performers from New York City alongside Florida favorites, including an 11-year-old in the title role and a Broadway-connected cast bringing Lionel Bart's classic musical to Naples.
Pied Piper Theatre to Present OLIVER! for Its 100th Production Milestone Photo
Pied Piper Theatre to Present OLIVER! for Its 100th Production Milestone
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2026

ARTfactory's Pied Piper Theatre will mark its 100th production with Oliver! at the Hylton Performing Arts Center, featuring over 55 youth performers in Lionel Bart's classic musical based on Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist.
Review: Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carney Are Right at Home at The Green Room 42 Photo
Review: Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carney Are Right at Home at The Green Room 42
by Andrew Poretz - Feb 28, 2026

Broadway and cabaret's new power couple, Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carney (HADESTOWN), wowed with three sold-out shows at The Green Room 42 in February.
HAMILTON, LES MISÉRABLES, PHANTOM, and OLIVER! Extend in the West End Photo
HAMILTON, LES MISÉRABLES, PHANTOM, and OLIVER! Extend in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026

Cameron Mackintosh has announced that LES MISÉRABLES, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, HAMILTON & OLIVER! will all extend booking until March 2027.
Veronica Swift Will Join Pacific Jazz Orchestra For LOVE INSIDE OUT At The Soraya Photo
Veronica Swift Will Join Pacific Jazz Orchestra For LOVE INSIDE OUT At The Soraya
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2026

Veronica Swift will join the Pacific Jazz Orchestra for LOVE INSIDE OUT at The Soraya as part of the Jazz at Naz Festival. The Valentine’s Day concert will be conducted by Chris Walden and feature love-themed selections across genres.
DANCE OF DEATH & More Lead Chicago's February 2026 Top Theatre Shows Photo
DANCE OF DEATH & More Lead Chicago's February 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Jan 29, 2026

Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for February 2026 include Dance of Death and more.
GRINDR THE OPERA Returns to London Ahead of UK Tour Photo
GRINDR THE OPERA Returns to London Ahead of UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026

GRINDR THE OPERA will return to London with a new production before touring Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, and Nottingham.
Full Cast Set For Second Year of OLIVER! in the West End Photo
Full Cast Set For Second Year of OLIVER! in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026

Cameron Mackintosh's production of OLIVER! announces its full cast as the show celebrates its second year in London's West End.
Pacific Jazz Orchestra and Veronica Swift Set for Valentine's Day Concert at The Sora Photo
Pacific Jazz Orchestra and Veronica Swift Set for Valentine's Day Concert at The Soraya
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2026

Pacific Jazz Orchestra will return to The Soraya on February 14, 2026, with Love Inside Out, a Valentine’s Day concert featuring vocalist Veronica Swift. Conducted by Chris Walden, the program will include classic love songs performed with full orchestra.
LES MISERABLES, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, HAMILTON, and OLIVER! Extend in the West En Photo
LES MISERABLES, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, HAMILTON, and OLIVER! Extend in the West End Until October 2026
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2025

Cameron Mackintosh has announced that LES MISÉRABLES, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, HAMILTON & OLIVER! will all extend booking until October 2026.
OLIVER! and More Set for Music On Stage 69th Season Photo
OLIVER! and More Set for Music On Stage 69th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2025

Music on Stage's 69th season takes you from the North Pole to Victorian London, with a stop mid-way through in Elwood City! See the full lineup, featuring Oliver! and more here.
OLIVER! JR. Begins June 18 At WYO PLAY Photo
OLIVER! JR. Begins June 18 At WYO PLAY
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2025

The streets of Victorian England will come to life when Tandem Productions and WYO PLAY present the musical “Oliver! JR.” at the WYO Performing Arts & Education Center June 18-21.
Video: West End's OLIVER! Takes the Stage on BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT Photo
Video: West End's OLIVER! Takes the Stage on BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT
by Josh Sharpe - May 19, 2025

The cast of the West End production of Oliver! recently took the stage during a semi-finals episode of the popular UK series Britain's Got Talent. The performance opened with the company singing Consider Yourself before being joined by Simon Lipkin as Fagin for a rendition of You've Got to Pick a Pocket or Two. Watch it now!
Liza Minnelli and Michael Feinstein Speak Out Against Recent Attacks on LGBTQ+ Artist Photo
Liza Minnelli and Michael Feinstein Speak Out Against Recent Attacks on LGBTQ+ Artistry
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2025

Broadway legend and longtime ally of the LGBTQ+ community, Liza Minnelli, has issued a powerful statement of solidarity following what she calls “a bigoted attack on the arts.”
Video: Idina Menzel, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Reveal Broadway Roles That Got Away Photo
Video: Idina Menzel, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Reveal Broadway Roles That Got Away
by Michael Major - May 2, 2025

From a musical adaptation of Moonstruck to a Cirque du Soleil Annie Get Your Gun, watch Idina Menzel, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Betty Buckley, Lea Salonga, Bebe Neuwirth, Andrea McCardle, and more reveal the 'Show That Got Away.'
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Lionel Bart written?

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).

What awards has Lionel Bart been nominated for?

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! .

What awards has Lionel Bart won?

Lionel Bart has won the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for his work on the musical "Oliver!".

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