Oliver!: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Oliver! follows the journey of an orphaned boy named Oliver Twist. After escaping from a workhouse and meeting a group of juvenile criminals led by the cunning Fagin, Oliver becomes entangled in a world of theft and mischief. As he navigates the challenges of the criminal underworld and encounters characters like the Artful Dodger and the sinister Bill Sikes, Oliver’s tale weaves a narrative of resilience, friendship, and the pursuit of a better life.
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Musical Information
Musical Type
Cast
Genre
Music Genres
Musical Theatre
Acts
Two Acts
Format
Book Musical
Basis
Setting (Time)
Setting (Place)
England (London)
Themes
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics/Book: Lionel Bart
Based On: Oliver Twist➝ by Charles Dickens
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1963)➝
Licensing
Oliver! is available to license through Music Theatre International.
Australasia Licensing
Europe Licensing Options
International Licensing Options
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
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