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86-611: In 2021, whilst there was no shortlist or physical ceremony, the awards were re-imagined to celebrate individuals and performing arts organisations that went above and beyond during the coronavirus pandemic to keep theatre alive. Winners include Theatre Support Fund +, which was awarded the Innovation Award for its extraordinary fundraising achievements for theatre workers and the NHS. For 2022, The Stage Awards returned to Theatre Royal Drury Lane, its former home of nine years, and took place in

172-701: A # next to them are not on the original London recording. In addition, the Broadway recording drops "That's Your Funeral" and the Act Two reprise of "Oliver!".) The 1994 and 2009 London revival recordings include the Coffin Music, The Robbery, the reprises of "Where is Love" and "It's a Fine Life" and the London Bridge scene. Oliver! premiered at the Wimbledon Theatre for a preliminary engagement before opening at

258-472: A UK tour produced by Mackintosh (in co-production with Theatre Royal, Plymouth ) began in 1998 starring Gary Wilmot as Fagin, Sonia Swaby as Nancy and David Birrell as Bill Sikes. A production heavily based upon the 1994 Palladium production began previews at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane on 12 December 2008 (with an opening night on 14 January 2009). Produced once again by Cameron Mackintosh, this revival

344-466: A beating from Sikes after the boy tries to flee. Nancy remorsefully reviews their dreadful life, but Bill maintains that any living is better than none while Fagin tries to smooth things over ("It's A Fine Life [Reprise]"). Left alone, Fagin ponders his current existence and possible life changes ("Reviewing the Situation"); however, after thinking of various excuses, he elects to stay just as he is. Back at

430-512: A cast including Cameron Blakely as Fagin and Alice Fearn as Nancy which ran from 31 July to 19 September 2015. In December 2015, a revival opened at the Curve, Leicester for the festive season starring Peter Polycarpou as Fagin, Cat Simmons and Laura Pitt-Pulford as Nancy, directed by Paul Kerryson. In November 2023, a production opened at the Leeds Playhouse (converting the theatre in

516-598: A cast including Simon Lipkin as Fagin, Shanay Holmes as Nancy, Aaron Sidwell as Bill Sikes, Billy Jenkins as the Artful Dodger, and Philip Franks as Mr. Brownlow. In December 2013, a revival directed by Daniel Evans opened at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield with Tom Edden as Fagin for the festive season. An actor-musician production opened at the Watermill Theatre, Newbury directed by Luke Sheppard with

602-515: A chaperone on numerous productions in the West End and on tour including Oliver! , Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang . She was nominated by casting director Jo Hawes, who worked with Miller for over 17 years. Frances Coyle was presented with the award for her work at Glasgow's Citizens Theatre , where she worked for over 40 years having joined the venue in 1967. In 2013, the Unsung Hero award

688-496: A handkerchief from Mr. Brownlow , a wealthy old man, they run off, leaving the horrified Oliver to be arrested for the crime ("The Robbery"). In the Three Cripples pub, at the request of boisterous customers, Nancy strikes up an old tavern song with the low-life ruffians, (" Oom-Pah-Pah "). Bill Sikes makes his first appearance and disperses the crowd ("My Name"). Dodger runs in and tells Fagin about Oliver's capture and removal to

774-663: A new North American National tour directed by Clayton Philips. The production toured until March 2009. The first Estonian production of the show was presented in the early 1990s in Tartu. A revival ran in November–December 2003 with Aivar Tommingas as Fagin and Evelin Samuel as Nancy. The musical was performed also twice in Israel in 1966 and 2008 starring Shraga Fridman and Rivka Raz in the first production and Sasson Gabai and Ania Bukshtein in

860-523: A part of its Encores! series. The cast features Lilli Cooper (Nancy), Raúl Esparza (Fagin), Julian Lerner (The Artful Dodger), Tam Mutu (Bill Sikes), Brad Oscar (Mr. Bumble), Benjamin Pajak (Oliver), Michael Siberry (Mr. Brownlow), and Mary Testa (Widow Corney) with direction by Lear deBessonet. The production ran from May 3rd - 14th 2023. Gavin Lee was the standby for Fagin but went on several times during

946-707: A play with Stephen Daldry set in the same world as the TV series Stranger Things . In 2015, Sonia Friedman Productions co-produced two television dramas, the BAFTA Nominated The Dresser which aired on BBC Two and directly followed after SFP's partnership with Playground Entertainment on the six-part mini-series adaptation of Dame Hilary Mantel 's Wolf Hall , which also aired on BBC Two in January 2015 and won two BAFTA Television Awards in 2016. In 2020, Sonia Friedman Productions partnered with Angelica Films to create

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1032-636: A producer for the Ambassador Theatre Group . She launched her own theatre company, Sonia Friedman Productions, in 2002. Friedman's productions have been nominated for and won numerous Olivier, Tony and other awards. At the 2014 Olivier Awards, Sonia Friedman Productions made Olivier Awards history by winning the most awards for any producer and for winning prizes for Best New Play ( Chimerica ), Best New Musical ( The Book of Mormon ), Best Play Revival ( Ghosts ) and Best Musical Revival ( Merrily We Roll Along ). In 2017, Friedman won producer of

1118-509: A re-interpretation of Ian Rickson 's stage production of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya . The new film version of the production was shown in cinemas ahead of broadcast on the BBC. This made it the first UK stage production closed by the Coronavirus pandemic to have been filmed and produced for the screen. In 2021, Sonia Friedman produced J'Ouvert for BBC Four, a film version of the live theatre production at

1204-710: A record-breaking 11 for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – the most nominated new play in Olivier history. The show went on to win 9 Olivier Awards – the most ever for one production. In 2018, Friedman was awarded the Equity Services to Theatre Award at the 18th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards, and was featured in Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World. In July 2022, it was announced that Friedman would be developing

1290-582: A week - mainly in the box office kiosk. Having worked at the north London theatre for a quarter of a century, Joseph is the “essence of the Almeida” according to its artistic director Rupert Goold. At The Stage Awards 2022, the award was presented to understudies and covers. Collecting the award on behalf of their colleagues across the UK were four understudies and a swing: Claire Darcy (understudy on Cinderella at Eden Court, Inverness), Natasha Leaver (understudy on Hamilton at

1376-498: A writer, in London. Oliver! Oliver! is a stage musical , with book, music and lyrics by Lionel Bart . The musical is based upon the 1838 novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens . It premiered at the Wimbledon Theatre , southwest London in 1960 before opening in the West End , where it enjoyed a record-breaking long run. Oliver! ran on Broadway , after being brought to

1462-469: Is a British West End and Broadway theatre producer. On 27 January 2017, Friedman was named Producer of the Year for the third year running at The Stage Awards, becoming the first person to win the award three times. In 2018, Friedman was featured in "TIME100", Time Magazine 's 100 Most Influential People of 2018 and was named Broadway Briefing's Show Person of the Year. In 2019, Sonia Friedman Productions

1548-466: Is completely unaware of any criminality and believes that the boys make handkerchiefs rather than steal them. Oliver is introduced to Fagin and his boys and taught their ways (" You've Got to Pick a Pocket or Two "). The next day, Oliver meets Nancy , an older member of Fagin's gang and the girlfriend of Fagin's terrifying associate Bill Sikes , a brutal house- burglar whose abuse she endures because she loves him. Nancy, along with her good friend Bet and

1634-634: Is considerably simplified for the purposes of the musical, with Fagin being represented more as a comic character than as a villain, and large portions of the latter part of the story being completely left out. Although Dickens's novel has been called antisemitic in its portrayal of the Jewish Fagin as evil, the production by Bart (himself Jewish) was more sympathetic and featured many Jewish actors in leading roles: Ron Moody (Ronald Moodnick), Georgia Brown (Lilian Klot), and Martin Horsey. The musical opens in

1720-611: Is presented to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the performing arts industry. Edwin Shaw, Heather Miller and Frances Coyle were the inaugural winners of the award. Edwin Shaw worked in the West End for more than 50 years, and served as box office manager at the London Palladium for over 35 years. Nominated by producers David Pugh and Dafydd Rogers , they said: "not a day goes by" when producers from across Theatreland do not consult Shaw. Heather Miller won for her work as

1806-444: Is sent to sleep in the basement with the coffins (" Where Is Love? "). The next morning, Noah Claypole, another employee of Mr. Sowerberry, insults Oliver's dead mother, whereupon Oliver begins pummeling him. Mrs. Sowerberry and her daughter, Charlotte, who is also Noah's girlfriend, run in. The three lock Oliver inside a coffin, and Mr. Bumble is sent for. The entrance of an intoxicated Mr. Sowerberry doesn't aid matters, and during all

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1892-491: The Bristol Hippodrome . The tour was announced to star Neil Morrissey and Brian Conley sharing the role of Fagin and Samantha Barks (who came third in the BBC reality show I'd Do Anything , which was won by Jodie Prenger to be cast in the 2009 revival as Nancy) as Nancy. In January 2012, Mackintosh made a surprise appearance at the curtain call of a performance to announce that Barks had been cast as Eponine in

1978-743: The Piccadilly Theatre , starring Paul Bartlett as the title character and Barry Humphries as Fagin, with Marti Webb as Nancy, running for 331 performances. It was directed by David Phethean, produced by Donald Albery , with sets by Sean Kenney . Cameron Mackintosh revived Oliver! in London opening on 21 December 1977. It returned to the Albery Theatre (the renamed New Theatre; now the Noël Coward Theatre ), starring Roy Hudd as Fagin (later replaced by Roy Dotrice and then George Layton , ) and ran until 20 September 1980. This production

2064-474: The Tony Award for Best Original Score . Many songs are well known to the public, such as " Food, Glorious Food ", " Consider Yourself " and " I'd Do Anything ". Oliver! was the first musical adaptation of a famous Charles Dickens work to become a stage hit. There had been two previous Dickens musicals in the 1950s, both of them television adaptations of A Christmas Carol . The plot of Dickens's original novel

2150-602: The Brownlow household. Worried that Oliver will "blow upon them" (i.e. betray the gang to the authorities), Fagin and Bill decide to abduct Oliver and bring him back to the den, with Nancy's help. Nancy, who has come to care for Oliver, at first refuses to help, but Bill physically abuses her and forces her into obedience. In spite of this, Nancy still loves Bill and believes he loves her too (" As Long as He Needs Me "). The next morning, at Mr. Brownlow's house in Bloomsbury, Mrs. Bedwin,

2236-601: The Harold Pinter Theatre. Friedman was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2016 Birthday Honours for services to theatre and Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2023 New Year Honours , also for services to theatre. She is the younger sister of director/actress/singer Maria Friedman , violinist Richard Friedman, and Dr Sarah Beecham. Friedman lives with her partner,

2322-720: The Hollywood movie Peter Pan . A North American tour began in 2003, produced by Cameron Mackintosh and Networks. It ran till March 2005 and played most major theatrical venues in the U.S. and one in Canada. The show was directed by the London team which managed the Sam Mendes version in London and the Australian tour, with Graham Gill as director. The cast included Mark McCracken as Fagin, Renata Renee Wilson as Nancy and Justin S. Pereira as Oliver. In October 2008 Columbia Artists Theatricals mounted

2408-667: The Imperial Theatre in Tokyo, Japan in 1968 for 4 months. The rest of the workhouse boys and Fagin's gang were American including Robbie Benson, now a well known American Actor and Linda Purl who shared the role of Bet, also now a well known American Actor and Singer. Vincent Price starred as Fagin in a 1974 summer stock production in Columbus, Ohio and again in 1976 in a regional tour that included The Music Hall at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas and

2494-585: The LX department, but has since worked in various roles and is now the capital development associate. The theatre's artistic director Tamara Harvey said: "Quietly, constantly and with unceasing humility, he is the very best of us." In 2020, front of house assistant Mary Joseph at the Almeida Theatre was awarded with the Unsung Hero award. While she started working at the Almeida as a cleaner in 1995, Joseph now works six days

2580-518: The New Theatre (now the Noël Coward Theatre , formerly the Albery) on 30 June 1960 and ran for 2,618 performances, a record for a musical in London at the time. Directed by Peter Coe , the choreographer was Malcolm Clare and costumes and scenery were by Sean Kenny . The original cast featured Ron Moody as Fagin , Georgia Brown as Nancy , and Barry Humphries in the supporting role of Mr. Sowerberry,

2666-631: The Palladium production was removed, and the show now opens as it originally did in 1960, with the workhouse children entering, singing " Food, Glorious Food ". British comedian Rowan Atkinson played Fagin . He had played the role in a school production but had turned it down in the Palladium revival. Burn Gorman played Bill Sikes, making his West End musical debut. Three actors shared the role of Oliver: Harry Stott, Laurence Jeffcoate and Gwion Wyn Jones. Rob Madge , Ross McCormack, Eric Dibb Fuller and Jack Glister played The Artful Dodger. Jodie Prenger won

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2752-502: The St. Louis Municipal Opera Theatre (see "1976 [Season 58] - The Regular Season" of List of The Muny repertory ) . In 1983, a new production of Oliver was the first musical produced by Philadelphia 's Walnut Street Theatre as part of its inaugural season as a self-producing theatre. The Australian tour was a successful trip through Sydney , Melbourne , and Singapore from 2002 to 2004. The show, which mirrored Sam Mendes 's production,

2838-477: The U.S. by producer David Merrick in 1963. Major London revivals played from 1977 to 1980, 1994 to 1998, 2008 to 2011 and on tour in the UK from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, its 1968 film adaptation , directed by Carol Reed , won six Academy Awards including Best Picture . Oliver! received thousands of performances in British schools, becoming one of the most popular school musicals. In 1963 Lionel Bart received

2924-561: The UK production in 1967. Australian actor Robin Ramsay played Fagin. Most of the cast were British along with two original British boys, Ray Millross who played the Artful Dodger and Terry Latham who played Charlie Bates. Ray Millross had played one of the boys and Oliver in the original production at the then New Theatre in London and also shared the role of the Artful Dodger at the Piccadilly Theatre in London in 1967 before transferring to

3010-472: The US in 1982, and it is still regularly broadcast. On 1 March 2013, a planned remake of Oliver! was announced. It was originally aiming for a 2016 release. Cameron Mackintosh , the producer of the film version of the musical Les Misérables was announced as producer, and potential talent included Les Misérables' Samantha Barks, who played Nancy on the 2011-2013 UK Tour, repeating her part and Stephen Daldry as

3096-862: The Victoria Palace Theatre, London), Sam Lupton (understudy on the Bedknobs and Broomsticks UK Tour), Ben McDaid (understudy on Sleeping Beauty at the Millennium Forum, Derry), and Harveen Mann (Swing on the School of Rock UK Tour). Hosted by Shan Ako and Sam Tutty . Hosted by the cast of For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets too Heavy - Mark Akintimehin, Emmanuel Akwafo, Nnabiko Ejimofor, Darragh Hand, Aruna Jalloh and Kaine Lawrence. Sonia Friedman Sonia Friedman CBE ( née Sonia Anne Primrose Freedman ; born April 1965 )

3182-618: The Year and the International Award. The Theatre Building of the Year award can be given to any physical structure of space hosting theatrical performances. The International Award was set up to recognise achievements with an international element, including touring abroad or working in collaboration. For 2017, two further categories were introduced: the Innovation Award and the Sustainability Award. The first category aims to recognise new design, technical or creative developments in

3268-502: The auditorium for the first time following its multi-million pound renovation. Notable winners include Sonia Friedman , who won the Producer of the Year award three times in a row between 2015 and 2017, and Sheffield Theatres which has won Regional Theatre of the Year four times in 2013, 2014, 2017 and 2020. Originally known as The Stage 100 Awards, the ceremony was held at The Stage' s New Year Party and set out to recognise parts of

3354-460: The award was presented to interior designer Clare Ferraby. Ferraby is behind the interiors of more than 80 theatres including the London Palladium and Theatre Royal, Nottingham , as well as the refurbished Victoria Palace , home of Hamilton . Pat Nelder, capital development associate at Theatre Clwyd since 1977, was awarded the Unsung Hero in 2019. He joined the theatre as a junior member in

3440-530: The boys sing about how they mostly like their unconventional if dangerous lifestyle ("It's a Fine Life"). Oliver bows deeply to Nancy and Bet, trying to be polite. All the boys laugh and mimic Oliver. Nancy singles out Dodger to demonstrate the way the rich people treat each other (" I'd Do Anything "). Nancy and Bet leave, and Oliver is sent out with the other boys on his first pickpocketing job (" Be Back Soon "). Fagin tells Oliver to go with Dodger and another boy named Charley Bates , but when Dodger and Charley steal

3526-541: The commotion Oliver escapes. After a week on the run, he ends up in the city of London and meets a boy about 16 years old known as the Artful Dodger . Dodger seems a kindly boy, and welcomes Oliver to join him and his friends (" Consider Yourself "). Dodger is, unknown to Oliver, a pickpocket , and invites Oliver to come and live in Fagin 's lair. Fagin is a veteran criminal " fence " who sends out young boys as pickpockets. Oliver

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3612-507: The current judging panel comprises: The Stage's current editor Alistair Smith, Daily Mail entertainment columnist Baz Bamigboye, Get Into Theatre director Ahmet Ahmet, critic for The Guardian Arifa Akbar, columnist for The Stage and critic for Variety David Benedict, features editor of The Stage Nick Clark, associate editor for The Stage Lyn Gardner, news editor of The Stage Matt Hemley, chief reporter of The Stage Georgia Snow and reviews editor of The Stage Natasha Tripney. When first established,

3698-834: The director. The score of Oliver! has been recorded numerous times. There are cast recordings (on compact disc) available for the original London and Broadway productions as well as for the 1968 film and the 1994 and 2009 London revivals. The 2009 London cast album was recorded live on opening night. There are several studio cast recordings of the show. including with Stanley Holloway as Fagin and Alma Cogan as Nancy ( Capitol Records ST 1784, 1962), with Jon Pertwee of Doctor Who fame as Fagin and Jim Dale as The Artful Dodger (Music for Pleasure MFP 1073, 1966), with Ian Carmichael as Fagin and Joyce Blair as Nancy ( World Record Club S-7036, 1963) and with Josephine Barstow as Nancy, Sheila Hancock as Mrs. Corney and Julian Forsyth as Fagin (That's Entertainment Records/TER MUS C NO3, 1994;

3784-464: The distraught Bet. Bullseye, Bill's terrier , turns on his master and returns to the scene of the crime, and the crowd prepares to follow him. After Sikes brings Oliver to Fagin's hideout looking for aid, Fagin and his boys flee in panic. The constables break in, and Dodger is arrested before he can escape. Not finding Bill at the hideout, the crowd returns to the Thames Embankment . Bill appears at

3870-510: The housekeeper, sings to Oliver ("Where Is Love? [Reprise]"), and Oliver wakes up as street-sellers begin their day's work outside ("Who Will Buy?"). Mr. Brownlow and Dr. Grimwig decide that Oliver is well enough to go outside, so Brownlow sends Oliver to return some books to the bookseller. Oliver sees a group of street vendors and joins them in song ("Who Will Buy? [Reprise]"). As the vendors leave, Nancy and Bill appear and grab Oliver. They bring him back to Fagin's den, where Nancy saves Oliver from

3956-565: The limelight. Stage manager Roger Miller was named Unsung Hero at The Stage Awards 2016. He won the award for his work towards saving the Felixstowe Spa Pavilion Theatre. Ned Seago won the Unsung Hero award at The Stage Awards 2017. Seago has worked at the Old Vic , London for over 30 years with artistic director Matthew Warchus calling him "unfailingly sensitive, kind, discrete, loyal and supportive". At The Stage Awards 2018,

4042-681: The long list. At this point, senior figures within The Stage's editorial team are also consulted. Finally, a judging panel meet to consider all submissions, choosing the shortlist and winners. The judging panel has included The Stage's current editor Alistair Smith, previous editor Brian Attwood, associate editor Mark Shenton, associate editor Lyn Gardner, theatre critic Aleks Sierz, theatre critic Susan Elkin, news editor Matt Hemley, reviews editor Natasha Tripney, critic Tim Bano, features editor Nick Clark, former Theatrical Management Association president AK Bennett Hunter, reporter Natalie Woolman. As of 2021,

4128-601: The movie adaptation of Les Misérables , causing her to leave the tour on 1 April during the Birmingham Hippodrome run, being replaced by Cat Simmons . Barks later returned for the final two weeks of the Edinburgh Playhouse run in June before returning with Morrissey. She once again left the production early to perform at the 2013 Oscars . In June 2022, it was announced New York City Center would stage Oliver as

4214-808: The musical director", one concerning the term "vamp"; "he never waited for me to finish my dialogue." Cameron Mackintosh produced another revival of the show which opened at the London Palladium in the West End on 8 December 1994. The production team included a young Sam Mendes as director, with Anthony Ward as designer, Matthew Bourne as choreographer, Martin Koch as music supervisor and William David Brohn as orchestrator . The cast included Jonathan Pryce (after much persuasion) as Fagin, Sally Dexter as Nancy, Miles Anderson as Bill Sikes, James Villiers as Mr. Brownlow, James Saxon as Mr. Bumble , Jenny Galloway as Widow Corney, David Delve as Mr. Sowerberry and Julia Deakin as Mrs. Sowerberry. The role of Oliver

4300-470: The only categories were Regional Theatre of the Year, London Theatre of the Year, Fringe Theatre of the Year, Producer of the Year and School of the Year. The Unsung Hero Award was added in 2012, to recognise individuals who had made a key contribution to the theatre industry out of the limelight. In its first year, the award was presented to 3 individuals: Edwin Shaw, Heather Miller and Frances Coyle. Two new categories were added for 2015: Theatre Building of

4386-648: The picture inside the locket as a picture of his daughter, he realizes that Oliver is actually his grandson. Nancy visits Mr. Brownlow, explains how she and Bill abducted Oliver, and remorsefully promises to deliver Oliver to him safely that night on London Bridge but refuses to give up her fellow gang members. She ponders again about Bill ("As Long as He Needs Me [Reprise]"). Suspecting Nancy, Bill follows her as she sneaks Oliver out of Fagin's den. At London Bridge, he confronts them and viciously clubs Nancy to death. He then grabs Oliver and runs off. Mr. Brownlow arrives and discovers Nancy's body. A large crowd forms, among them

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4472-412: The production should have run longer, noting that this production utilized the original sets, costumes, blocking (staging), and direction, and commented: "Hmm...maybe 'that' was the problem". Moody was nominated for a Tony Award despite the short run. The show only received one negative review; it was from Frank Rich of The New York Times who called the production "likely to hold the attention of only

4558-498: The role of Fagin and Patti LuPone played Nancy. David Garlick reprised his West End performance as The Artful Dodger, the first British youngster to appear on Broadway since Davy Jones , creating the Equity Exchange Program in the process. The original creative staff were used for this production, including director Peter Coe. For this production, the song "I Shall Scream" was eliminated. LuPone, in her memoirs, said that

4644-578: The role of Nancy, also receiving positive reviews. Bleach, D'Silva, and Ferguson were replaced by Jason Morell, Christian Patterson, and Claire Machin, respectively. In June 2010, Russ Abbot again took over as Fagin. Stephen Moore was a replacement for Mr. Brownlow. Ron Moody , the original Fagin, joined the cast at the end of the performance on 14 June 2010, in celebration of the show's 50th Anniversary. Griff Rhys Jones returned as Fagin in December 2010. The production closed on 8 January 2011, to be replaced at

4730-453: The role of Nancy, shared with Australian Tamsin Carroll , who played two performances each week. Sarah Lark , a runner-up on "I'd do Anything" understudied the role. Royal Shakespeare Company actor Julian Glover played Mr. Brownlow with Julian Bleach as Mr. Sowerberry/Dr. Grimwig, Louise Gold as Mrs. Sowerberry, Julius D'Silva as Mr. Bumble and Wendy Ferguson as Widow Corney. The revival

4816-407: The role was played by future Monkee Davy Jones , another veteran of the London production. The Broadway production was a critical success and received ten Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical, Best Actor in a Musical, Best Actress in a Musical and Best Featured Actor in a Musical. It won the awards for Best Scenic Design, Best Original Score and Best Music Direction. The Broadway production

4902-565: The round ) for the festive season directed by James Brining with a cast including Steve Furst as Fagin and Jenny Fitzpatrick as Nancy. In 1963, Dutch musician Seth Gaaikema translated the musical into Dutch. In 1968, Oliver was taken to Japan for 3 months with Sean Kenny's original set, by the Japanese film company Toho Productions. " Consider Yourself " was translated into Japanese for the final Curtain Calls. Directed by Geoff Ferris who had worked on

4988-621: The run. A new production presented by Cameron Mackintosh is set to open at the Gielgud Theatre in London 's West End beginning previews on 14 December 2024 (with an opening night on 14 January 2025) following a hit sell-out season at Chichester Festival Theatre from 8 July to 7 September 2024, before transferring to the Gielgud Theatre in London 's West End from 14 December. It is newly revised by Mackintosh and directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne , designed by Lez Brotherston with

5074-550: The second. In December 2010 a Dutch language version of the musical opened in Gent , Belgium, to be transferred at the end of the same month to Antwerp . In 2011 a Syrian production is to be performed at the Damascus Opera . In 2012 a new production was staged by Popular Productions in Dubai, UAE (First Group Theatre). It starred Philip Cox as Fagin and Lucy Hunter-James as Nancy. In 1968,

5160-480: The sector, and the latter category celebrates environmental initiatives undertaken by performing arts organisations. For 2020, the Achievement in Technical Theatre award was introduced to celebrate excellence in technical theatre, recognising the superb work that has been going on behind the scenes in theatres and performance spaces all over the country. As the industry emerges from the coronavirus pandemic, The Stage has adapted its award categories this year to reflect

5246-602: The shady and roguish roles for which he was well known. David Merrick brought Oliver! to the Broadway stage, where it premiered at the Imperial Theatre on 6 January 1963. It closed on 14 November 1964, after 774 performances. The cast featured child actor Bruce Prochnik in the title role alongside Georgia Brown , Danny Sewell and Barry Humphries , reprising their West End roles as Nancy, Bill Sikes and Mr. Sowerberry, respectively, and Clive Revill as Fagin, replacing Ron Moody . The national tour and cast recording featured Michael Goodman as The Artful Dodger, but on Broadway

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5332-455: The show was adapted for film, with a screenplay by Vernon Harris and direction by Carol Reed . It starred original Fagin Ron Moody with Jack Wild , Shani Wallis , Oliver Reed , Mark Lester , Harry Secombe and Leonard Rossiter . The 1968 motion picture won six Academy Awards including Best Picture, and received nominations for both Moody and Wild. It was first telecast in the United States by ABC-TV in 1975. The film went to cable in

5418-400: The theatre by the original London production of Shrek The Musical . After the 2009 revival closed in January 2011, Cameron Mackintosh announced that a new production based on the Drury Lane production with a new set and direction by Laurence Connor would embark on a 13-month UK and Ireland tour beginning at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff in December 2011 and ending February 2013 at

5504-454: The theatre industry which weren't recognised at other awards. Any performing arts organisation, regardless of size, is able to be nominated for The Stage Awards. An open nominations process allows any individual to nominate themselves or another organisation they admire. After nominations are submitted by the public, the judging panel consult 50 leading figures within the UK theatre industry, working across all sectors, and ask for their input for

5590-459: The top of the bridge, holding Oliver as hostage and threatening to kill him. When a memory of the dead Nancy freezes Sikes, two policemen sneak up on him, and one of them shoots Bill while the other grabs Oliver. After Oliver is reunited with Mr. Brownlow, the mob disperses. Fagin appears and decides that the time has never looked better for him to straighten out his life ("Reviewing the Situation [Reprise]"). Act I Act II (Note: All songs with

5676-479: The undertaker. Keith Hamshere (the original Oliver) is now a Hollywood still photographer; Martin Horsey (the original Artful Dodger) worked as an actor/director and authored the play L'Chaim . Other boys who alternated in the juvenile leads included Phil Collins , Leonard Whiting and Davy Jones as the Artful Dodger . The cast also included Tony Robinson as one of the Workhouse boys/Fagin's Gang, and John Bluthal as Fagin. Former professional boxer Danny Sewell

5762-404: The way British theatre is responding to a changing world. This includes introducing two new categories - Digital Project of the Year and Community Project of the Year - and removing what seemed like an unnecessary distinction between work taking place in London and elsewhere in the UK to create a Theatre of the Year award. 2022 categories at The Stage Awards: First introduced in 2012, the award

5848-597: The workhouse, Mr. Bumble and the Widow Corney, now unhappily married, are told by the dying pauper Old Sally that Oliver's mother, Agnes, left a gold locket when she died in childbirth. Old Sally had stolen the locket, which she gives to the Widow Corney before she dies. Mr. and Mrs. Bumble realize that Oliver may have wealthy relatives ("Oliver! [Reprise]") and visit Mr. Brownlow (who has advertised for news of Oliver), hoping to profit from any reward given for information . Mr. Brownlow realizes they are not interested in Oliver's welfare but only money and throws them out. Recognizing

5934-874: The workhouse, as the half-starved orphan boys are entering the enormous dining hall for supper. They are fed only gruel , but find some solace by imagining a richer menu ("Food Glorious Food"). Oliver gathers up the courage to ask for more, and is immediately apprehended by parish beadle Mr. Bumble and the Widow Corney, the heartless and greedy caretakers of the workhouse (" Oliver! "). Mr. Bumble and Widow Corney are left alone, and Mr. Bumble begins to make amorous advances ("I Shall Scream!"). Mrs. Corney pretends to resent his attentions, but ends up on Mr. Bumble's lap, as he eventually proposes to her. Mr. Bumble then takes Oliver and sells him as an apprentice to an undertaker, Mr. Sowerberry ("Boy for Sale"). Mr. Sowerberry and his wife taunt Oliver and Mr. Bumble ("That's Your Funeral"), causing Mr. Bumble to become angry and storm out. Oliver

6020-414: The year at The Stage Awards for a third year (becoming the first person to win the award three times), and was listed as no. 1 on The Stage power list, the second solo female to hold this position in the award's history and becoming the first person to top the list that wasn't a theatre owner. SFP productions and co-productions received an unprecedented 31 nominations in the 2017 Olivier Awards – including

6106-414: The youngest and most obedient children" and "just dull". It prompted one of the main backers to pull out. The positive reviews were quoted in the ad for the show, including a Clive Barnes quote: " Oliver! is glorious food for Broadway". LuPone had asked the show's Musical Director to change her keys because they were too low for her, but was told she could not. She wrote that she "had major battles with

6192-498: Was described as "one of the last of the ‘old school’ theatre managers” that still sported a dinner jacket and greeted every audience member with care and attention before every production." Theatre consultant Andy Collier was presented with the Unsung Hero award posthumously in 2014. The award was collected by his son Ben Collier. The 2015 award was presented to Sue Nightingale, Birmingham Repertory Theatre's head of wardrobe for her extensive career and commitment to theatre outside of

6278-519: Was directed by Shakespeare expert Rupert Goold and choreographed/co-directed by Matthew Bourne. Anthony Ward repeated his acclaimed scenic and costume designs while William David Brohn joined the team as orchestrator , revising some of the musical arrangements. Designer Anthony Ward created a new cobblestone effect for the entire stage while the orchestrations were expanded with new dance arrangements given to "Consider Yourself" and "Who Will Buy?" as well as new curtain call/exit music. The prologue from

6364-656: Was done in Los Angeles in advance of its New York opening. Georgia Brown, Davy Jones, Ronnie Kroll, Joan Lombardo, and Robin Ramsay appeared performing two musical numbers from Oliver! ("I'd Do Anything" and the Act II reprise of "As Long as He Needs Me") on The Ed Sullivan Show on the evening of 9 February 1964, the same evening that the Beatles made their first U.S. television appearance on that show. A revival opened in April 1967 at

6450-544: Was from a Russian-Jewish immigrant family, and her mother is English . Her older sister is the actress and director Maria Friedman . After working at the National Theatre between 1988 and 1993 (fulfilling the various roles of stage management, Education Manager, Head of Education and Producer of Mobile Productions and Theatre for Young People), she co-founded the new writing theatre company Out of Joint in 1993 with Max Stafford-Clark . From 1998, Friedman worked as

6536-463: Was given for this. When Rowan Atkinson fell ill in April 2009, Russ Abbot stepped in to play the role temporarily who previously starred in the 1997 Palladium run. In July 2009, British comedian Omid Djalili replaced Atkinson as Fagin, receiving positive reviews. In December 2009, Griff Rhys Jones took over as Fagin, with Steven Hartley as Bill Sikes. Hartley had played Sikes in the 1997 Palladium production. In March 2010, Kerry Ellis took over

6622-575: Was given to Anne McNulty and Chris Isherman. Anne McNulty was awarded for her 20-year career at the Donmar Warehouse as its casting director. Nominated by artistic director Josie Rourke , she was praised for unearthing talent including Tom Hiddleston and Lara Pulver . Chris Isherman was presented with the Unsung Hero award for his long standing service as the theatre manager of the Duchess Theatre , London. Nominated by producer James Seabright, he

6708-404: Was later played by many notable British actors and comedians including George Layton , Russ Abbot , Jim Dale and Robert Lindsay (who won an Olivier Award for his performance in 1997). Bill Sikes was later portrayed by Steven Hartley and Joe McGann , and Nancy by Sonia Swaby, Claire Moore and Ruthie Henshall . The musical closed on 21 February 1998. Following the Palladium production,

6794-425: Was nominated for three 2010 Olivier Awards : Best Revival of a Musical, Best Actor in a Musical (Atkinson) and Best Theatre Choreography, but failed to win any. After the departure of the original Olivers, the role was passed on to Zac Hurst, Francesco Piancentini-Smith, Edward Cooke, Edward Holtom and Ethan Smith. Edward Holtom left the role one month before his scheduled departure, when his contract expired. No reason

6880-625: Was played by Anthony Pearson and the Artful Dodger by David Garlick. The original Sean Kenny sets were used. The last professional production to use Sean Kenny's original stage design was at the Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch, Essex , in 1986. This production starred Victor Spinetti as Fagin. The 1983 London revival of Oliver! transferred to Broadway in 1984. It opened at the Mark Hellinger Theatre and ran from 29 April 1984 through 13 May 1984, for 17 performances and 13 previews. Ron Moody reprised

6966-449: Was played by numerous child actors during the run of four years, including Gregory Bradley, Ben Reynolds, Jon Lee , Steven Webb , James Bourne , Simon Schofield, James Rowntree and Tom Fletcher , while the Artful Dodger was played by Adam Searles and others including Matt Johnson, Paul Bailey and Bronson Webb. The role of Bet was played by Danielle McCormack , Rosalind James, Francesca Jackson and Lindsey Fawcett . The role of Fagin

7052-653: Was ranked The Stage 's most influential theatre producer in The Stage 100 . Friedman is the youngest of three daughters of Clair Llewelyn (née Sims), a concert pianist, and violinist Leonard Freedman (who later changed his name to Friedman), who was leader of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra under Sir Thomas Beecham and co-founder of many national institutions including the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and Scottish Baroque Ensemble . Her father

7138-481: Was recreated by Graham Gill. John Waters played Fagin, Tamsin Carroll was Nancy, and the production also featured Stuart Wagstaff , Steve Bastoni and Madison Orr and Keegan Joyce in the title role, which was rotated between the two. The role of the Artful Dodger was shared between Mathew Waters and Tim Matthews, with Waters performing on the opening night. Waters declined the tour after the Sydney production to appear in

7224-531: Was revived shortly after the original production closed. The revival opened in 1965 and was directed by Peter Coe. It ran at the Martin Beck Theatre for 64 performances, featuring Victor Stiles as Oliver, Robin Ramsay as Fagin, Maura K. Wedge as Nancy, Joey Baio as The Artful Dodger, Dominic Chianese as Mr. Sowerberry, Alan Crofoot as Mr. Bumble, Danny Sewell as Bill Sikes, Bram Nossen as Mr. Brownlow, and Dodi Protero as Mrs. Bedwin. The cast recording

7310-462: Was the original Bill Sikes and remained in the role (including the original Broadway and US touring productions) for almost six years. Steve Marriott played workhouse boys including The Artful Dodger, and he is featured on the original soundtrack LP. Michael Cashman played the role of Oliver during his time in the production. Sid James turned down the part of Fagin as the timing of the production coincided with his own attempts to move away from

7396-563: Was totally faithful to the 1960 original version, using Sean Kenny's set. The original production's sepia background painted on the rear stage wall was still extant. Mackintosh was asked to revive the show yet again in 1983 for a limited five-week Christmas season at the Aldwych Theatre , directed by Peter Coe. Ron Moody returned as Fagin, with Jackie Marks as Nancy, Linal Haft as Bill Sikes, Meg Johnson as Mrs Corney, Peter Bayliss as Mr. Bumble , and Geoffrey Toone as Mr Brownlow. Oliver

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