Oliver!: Musical Info & 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: Post-Golden Age (1960)
Cast Size: 20+
Genre: Drama
Setting: 1800s / England (London)
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics/Book: Lionel Bart
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1963)➝
Licensing
Oliver! is available for licensing through Music Theatre International.
Europe Licensing Options
International Licensing Options
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1960s, Based on a Book, British, Child Roles, Classic, Dramatic, Food, One-Word, Popular, Rags to Riches, Solo Composer
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