This June, Atlanta Lyric Theatre presents Lionel Bart's OLIVER, based on the Charles Dickens' classic novel. This theatrical musical masterpiece will be performed June 7-23 at the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre (548 South Marietta Pkwy., Marietta). The musical and Tony award-winning show is one of the first and few movie musicals to win an Academy Award for best picture. For tickets, reservations and group pricing visit www.AtlantaLyric.com or call 404-377-9948.
Victorian London comes to vibrant life in OLIVER!, the story of a young orphan in a workhouse who becomes the neglected apprentice of an undertaker. Oliver escapes and finds acceptance for the first time among a group of petty thieves and pickpockets led by the mesmerizing Fagin. Oliver’s journey for a loving family takes you on an exciting, thrilling and heart wrenching adventure of music, dance, intrigue and of course, love.
PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES
Performances are Thursday - Sunday, June 7-23, 2019
Showtimes:
June 7 @ 8 P.M.
June 8 @ 8 P.M.
June 9 @ 2 P.M.
June 13 @ 8 P.M.
June 14 @ 8 P.M.
June 15 @ 8 P.M.
June 16 @ 2 P.M.
June 20 @ 8 P.M.
June 21 @ 8 P.M.
June 22 @ 2 P.M.
June 22 @ 8 P.M.
June 23 @ 2 P.M.
Jeff McKerely returns to the Lyric stage as Fagin. A longtime favorite of our audiences and audiences all over Atlanta, McKerely may be best remembered for his dynamic star turns in the Lyric’s Spamalot and Catch Me if You Can.
In the title role of Oliver, is Vinny Montaguee. The 10-year-old super talent most recently appeared as Jason in Actor’s Express’ Falsettos but is familiar to Atlanta Lyric fans as the high flying Young Tarzan in last season’s closing musical Tarzan, the stage musical and Chip in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Montague is a phenomenal young performer who brings depth, intelligence and acting chops beyond his years to this iconic role.
Filling out our gang of thieves are Brian Kurlander (Damn Yankees, The Pitman Painters, 9 to 5) as Bill Sykes, Jennifer Alice Acker (Freaky Friday, Nobody Loves You, Sweeney Todd) as Nancy and Colby Howell as The Artful Dodger.
Directed by Heidi Cline McKerely with scenic design by Jennifer Ivey, costumes by Nicole Clockel and lighting by Ben Rawson, this production promises to be unlike any other. With a mind to sleek modernity, this industrial London is awash in a watercolor palette that evokes a moody dream-almost like losing yourself in Dickens’ novel for the very first time.
OLIVER!, is the final show of the Lyric’s 39th Season. Season 40 begins with WAR PAINT in August 2019.
