Warm your heart and your soul with the perfect family musical, “Oliver!,” presented by CenterStage and Physician’s Center for Beauty October 22-November 8.
Based on Charles Dickens’ classic Oliver Twist, “Oliver!” tells the story of an orphan boy who wanted more. From the orphanage to the mean streets of London, the ever-optimistic Oliver strives to survive through thick and thin, meeting a host of memorable characters such as Nancy, Fagin, Bill Sikes and the Artful Dodger along the way. Dramatic, engagingly powerful and ultimately uplifting, “Oliver!” is the unforgettable, feel good story of a remarkable boy searching for love and acceptance.
The 1962 original Broadway production won three Tony Awards and the popular 1968 film won six Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Lionel Bart’s lush, magical score is full of irresistible songs including “Food Glorious Food,” “Consider Yourself,” “You’ve Got to Pick a Pocket or Two,” “I’d Do Anything,” “As Long As He Needs Me,” “Where Is Love” and many more.