"Oliver!" is a heart-wrenching and captivating musical based on Charles Dickens' classic novel, Oliver Twist. The story transports you to the grimy underbelly of Victorian London, where young Oliver, an orphan, escapes a brutal workhouse and a cruel apprenticeship. Cast out on the streets, he falls in with Fagin, a cunning leader of a gang of petty thieves. Oliver's innocence and unwavering hope shine a light in this harsh world.
The musical follows Oliver's journey as he navigates a world of crime and hardship. He finds a glimmer of friendship in Nancy, a kind-hearted prostitute, but danger lurks around every corner. As Oliver is forced to participate in daring robberies and faces betrayal, a wealthy gentleman named Mr. Brownlow takes notice of his plight, offering a chance at a better life. The climax of the musical involves a tense chase and a dramatic rescue, revealing a long-held secret that changes Oliver's destiny forever.
"Oliver!" features powerful performances, a beautiful score by Lionel Bart, and iconic songs like "Food, Glorious Food" and the hopeful "Where Is Love?" It's a timeless story that celebrates the enduring power of hope, friendship, and the fight for a better life, even amidst the harshest realities.
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1963 | Best Musical |
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Come From Away (Non-Equity)
Palace Theater (4/4 - 4/5) | |
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The Last Five Years
Center Stage Theatre (4/4 - 4/13)
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Curse of the Starving Class
Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU (4/4 - 4/13)
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ANYTHING GOES
CURTAIN CALL (4/4 - 4/26) | |
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THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION - Based on the movie - LIVE ON STAGE!
Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny Park (6/13 - 6/21) | |
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Misfit America
Pa'lante Theater (6/6 - 6/15) | |
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Wizard of Oz
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts (4/6 - 4/6) | |
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Markus Birdman: We Are All In The Gutter...
Dixon Studio (4/5 - 4/5) | |
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The Importance of Being Earnest
Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny Park (4/25 - 5/11) | |
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