Jeff is reprising his role as Bill Sykes in “Oliver!” from May 10 for director Cathy Stallings and Creative Arts Shoestring Theatre. Come be charmed by this beloved classic. Delight again with all of the engaging characters from this family favorite; the Artful Dodger, Fagin, the menacing Bill Sykes, the kind-hearted Nancy, loveable Bet, and, of course, Oliver. Journey with our hero as he becomes entangled in a scenario of mystery, thievery and vengeance, accompanied by the wonderful songs and music by Lionel Bart including “Food, Glorious Food!,” “Consider Yourself,” “Who Will Buy?,” “Oom Pah Pah,” “I’m Reviewing the Situation,” and “As Long as He Needs Me” (recently featured on American Idol by Melinda Doolittle). Rated PG

“Oliver!” features Aaron Lewis as Fagin, John David Crosby as Oliver, Tate Waddell as the Artful Dodger, Linda Campbell as Nancy, Jeff Hartman as Bill Sykes, Kenzie Simpson as Bet, Terry Evans as Mr. Bumble, Stephanie Kelly as Widow Corney, Ben Honeycutt as Mr. Sowerberry, Anne Wepner as Mrs. Sowerberry, Anna Melnyck as Charlotte, Stephen Wright as Noah, Peter Melnyk as Charlie Bates, David Crosby as Mr. Brownlow, Emma Highland as Mrs. Bedwin and Dennis Kevitt as Dr. Grimwig; Directed by Cathy Stallings and Musical Director Cathy Banner.

Oliver!
Creative Arts Shoestring Theatre
332 1st Avenue SE
Hickory, NC 28602
828-328-CAST
casttheatre.com

Performances:
7:30 pm Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, May 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19
2:30 pm Sundays, May 13 & 20
Adults $10, Youth (18 and Under) $5