Performance Now Theatre Company presents “Oliver!” October 9, 2009

Performance Now Theatre Company

Presents

Oliver!
Music and Lyrics by Lionel Bart
Adapted from the Charles Dickens classic Oliver Twist
Directed by Gene Kato
Musical Director Bill Welch
Choreographer Meg Glatthar
Performance Now Theatre Company proudly presents “Oliver!” October 9 - 18, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Performances are Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 and are available by calling 303-987-7845 or online at www.performancenow.org

After eating their miserable daily ration, one boy, Oliver, dares to ask 'Please sir, I want some more.' Mr. Bumble, who runs the Workhouse, is enraged and takes Oliver into the cold snowy streets and sells him for a mere seven guineas to an undertaker, Mr. Sowerberry. Ill treated and bullied Oliver runs away to London and is taken in by Fagin to join his gang of child pickpockets. Fagin sends his criminal brood off to work, and the Artful Dodger, by stealing a gentleman of his wallet, initiates Oliver into his life of crime. But it is Oliver who is promptly apprehended for the crime and taken away by the police. The Artful Dodger reports that Oliver was apprehended, but that he was found innocent and is now in the care of a wealthy gentleman. The next morning Oliver awakens to a new life of unexpected luxury. But Fagin is determined to have Oliver returned to his den of thieves.

OLIVER! is one of the world's best loved musicals because its timeless story is matched by Lionel Bart's timeless score, brimming with superb songs like “Food Glorious Food,” “Where is Love,” “Consider Yourself,” and “As Long As He Needs Me, I'd Do Anything.”

“Oliver” is directed by Gene Kato and features Gary Crow-Willard as Fagin, Spencer Fairbairn as Oliver, Nancylee Manus as Nancy, Jack Brogan as Artful Dodger, T.J. Hogle as Bumble, Darren Chilton as Bill Sykes and Marielle Gurule as Widow Corney. This cast is joined by a talented ensemble and supporting cast.

Performance Now Theatre Company presents “Oliver!” Adapted from the Charles Dickens classic Oliver Twist. Oct. 9 - 18 - Fri. / Sat. / Sun. at 7:30 p.m.; Sat. / Sun. at 2 p.m. Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Tickets are $25 adults, $22.50 student/ senior and $19 for ages 12 and under. Group rates are available. 303-987-7845 or online at www.performancenow.org



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