OLIVER! Twists into The Berman Center this Summer with Nicely Theatre Group
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West Bloomfield, MI — Nicely Theatre Group will present Lionel Bart’s beloved musical Oliver! this July for six performances only at The Berman Center for Performing Arts in West Bloomfield. Directed by Mitch Master, with music and vocal direction by Dan Greig and choreography by Mark McCleese, this classic production will bring the heart, humor, and unforgettable music of Charles Dickens’ timeless story to the stage.
Based on Dickens’ Oliver Twist, Oliver! follows a young orphan as he searches for belonging in Victorian London, encountering a colorful cast of characters along the way. Featuring iconic songs including “Food, Glorious Food,” “Consider Yourself,” “Where Is Love?” and “As Long as He Needs Me,” the musical continues to captivate audiences of all ages.
Evening performances are at 7:30pm on July 17, 18, 24, and 25, with matinee performances at 2pm on July 19 and 26. The show has a running time of approximately 180 minutes with a 10-minute intermission and is suitable for all ages. Tickets are $40 and available now at nicelytheatregroup.org or by texting The Berman box office at 248-406-6677.
The cast features Patrick Lane as Fagin, Sara Grice as Nancy, Joshua Kremhelmer as Oliver Twist, Cecily Gamarra as the Artful Dodger, Kevin Stames as Bill Sykes, Mark Hamell as Mr. Bumble, Rachel Gottlieb Kalmowitz as Widow Comey, Maryanna Lauter as Bet, Jared Bugbee as Mr. Sowerberry, Jennifer Horne as Mrs. Sowerberry, Steve Sussman as Mr. Brownlow, Maxwell Brown as Noah Claypole, Mollie Cardella as Charlotte and Old Sally, Tony Targon as Dr. Grimwig, and Jessica Gamarra as Mrs. Bedwin.
The Ensemble includes Brandon Walker, Erin Kurtz, Dara Pardon, Charlotte Nesler, Ethan McMurray, Daniel Derey, Stella Fenton, NJ Nicholson, Kat Garduno, Muriel Schneider, Aaliyah Flint, Tia Hickenhall, and Jack Steiger. The Workhouse Children & Fagin’s Gang include: Emeri Charlip, Emmeline Gamarra, Jeffery Melton, Aubrey Sokoli, Nathan Sokoli, Melody Goodman, Pearl Miller, Rosalie Ventmiglia, Lily Dorset, Charlie Pesta, Cora Steiger, Noah Showalter, Nickoli Nelson.
