Gateway Theatre presents Lionel Bart's Oliver! from December 12 to January 4

Broadway musical adaptation of Charles Dickens novel Oliver Twist chronicles an orphan’s search for familial love

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Oliver!

 
 

Oliver!, the award-winning Broadway musical adaptation of the classic Charles Dickens novel Oliver Twist, springs to life at Gateway Theatre from December 12 to January 4.

With book, music, and lyrics by Lionel Bart, Oliver! pairs spirited songs like “Food, Glorious Food” and “Consider Yourself” with some of the most memorable characters to ever grace the stage. Join young Oliver Twist as he navigates the Victorian London underworld in search of a home, a family, and—most importantly—love.

A malnourished orphan in a workhouse, Oliver becomes the apprentice of an undertaker before escaping to find acceptance among a band of pickpockets led by the conniving Fagin. When Oliver is captured for a theft he did not commit, the benevolent victim Mr. Brownlow takes him in. But Fagin has Oliver kidnapped out of fear, threatening his chances of discovering the true love of a family.

Gateway Theatre’s production features a cast of 24 actors, including 11 kids, working together to create a musical masterpiece. Oliver! is directed by Josh Epstein with choreographer Nicol Spinola and musical director Sean Bayntun, supported by set designer Ryan Cormack, lighting designer Sophie Tang, and costume designer Donnie Tejani.

Tickets and more details are at Gateway Theatre.


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