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Oliver!

Oliver! is an English musical, with music and lyrics by Lionel Bart. The musical is based upon the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens.

It premiered in the West End in 1960, enjoying a long run, and successful long runs on Broadway, tours and revivals, after being brought to the US by producer David Merrick in 1963. It was made into a musical film in 1968. Major London revivals played from 1977–80, 1994–98, 2008–11 and on tour in the UK from 2011-13.

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' original novel 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. (It may well be that Bart based his musical on David Lean's film, rather than Dickens' book.) Although Dickens' novel has been called antisemitic in its portrayal of the Jew Fagin as evil, the production by Bart (himself a Jew) was more sympathetic and featured many Jewish actors in leading roles: Ron Moody (Ronald Moodnik), Georgia Brown (Lilian Klot), and Martin Horsey

Oliver! premiered in the West End at the New Theatre (now the Noël Coward Theatre) on 30 June 1960 and ran for 2,618 performances. 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, Davy Jones as the Artful Dodger and Barry Humphries in the supporting comic role as Mr. Sowerberry, the undertaker.

Music By - Lionel Bart | Stage Date - 1960 | Film Date - 1968

Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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John Leavitt : Consider Yourself)

From Oliver, the ever-popular Broadway musical by Lionel Bart comes this rollicking production number! John Leavitt's sparkling arrangement for younger choirs will make your audience feel right at home and get your concert off to a great start!Available separately: 2-Part, 3-Part and ShowTrax CD. Approx. Performance Time: 2:30.

Lionel Bart : Food Glorious Food

Now available with a new ShowTrax CD accompaniment, here is the show-stopping answer to the question, More, sir?

Mac Huff : I'd Do Anything

Lionel Bart's wonderful adaptation of the Charles Dickens novel is classic Broadway at its best! This setting in the Discovery series is a natural for young performers.Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance time: Approx. 2:30.

Mac Huff : I Heard the Bells On Christmas Day

From their 2011 album Peace on Earth, this song by Casting Crowns offers a fresh perspective on a familiar lyric, with a fusion of contemporary and classical sounds that will provide a joyful and inspirational moment in your concert. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, 2-Part, ChoirTrax CD. Rhythm parts (syn, gtr, b, dm) available as a digital download. Duration: ca. 4:15.

Paris Rutherford : Stolen Moments

This standard by jazz saxophonist Oliver Nelson with the famous Mark Murphy vocalese lyrics will be a hit with both vocal jazz groups and audiences in this swinging chart.

Roger Emerson : Oliver Choral Highlights

A perfect way to introduce the music from one of Broadway's classic musicals. Originally staged in 1960, Lionel Bart's musical tale of Dickens' Oliver Twist still charms today's audiences. Includes: Consider Yourself, Food, Glorious Food, I'd Do Anything, and Where is Love?Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 8:00.

Individual Folios

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Norman Leyden : As Long As He Needs Me

Available: SATB, SSA.

Arranger: Norman Leyden | Composer: Lionel Bart | Musical: Oliver!

John Leavitt : Consider Yourself

Arranger: John Leavitt | Composer: Lionel Bart | Lyricist: Lionel Bart | Musical: Oliver!

Tom Gentry : Consider Yourself

Lionel Bart was a writer of English pop music and musicals and is best known for creating the book, lyrics and music for the 1960 hit musical, and later film, Oliver! Tome Gentry, one of the foremost barbershop arrangers, has given us this playful, welcoming creation which captures the spirit and character of the song. The soaring harmonies and special treatment individual parts are a delight to the ear.

Arranger: Tom Gentry | Composer: Lionel Bart | Lyricist: Lionel Bart | Musical: Oliver!

Norman Leyden : Consider Yourself

Available: SATB, SAB, SSA, SA.

Arranger: Norman Leyden | Composer: Lionel Bart | Lyricist: Lionel Bart | Musical: Oliver!

Aden G. Lewis : Food Glorious Food

Now available with a new ShowTrax CD accompaniment, here is the show-stopping answer to the question, More, sir?

Arranger: Aden G. Lewis | Composer: Lionel Bart | Musical: Oliver!

Mac Huff : I'd Do Anything

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: Lionel Bart | Musical: Oliver!

Roger Emerson : Oliver - Choral Highlights

Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composer: Lionel Bart | Musical: Oliver!

Norman Leyden : Oliver! (Choral Selections)

Available: SATB, SAB, SSA.

Arranger: Norman Leyden | Musical: Oliver!

Joshua Shank : Where Is Love?

From the Broadway musical Oliver, this contemporary setting offers lush vocal textures over a gentle and flowing piano accompaniment. Duration: Approx. 4:40.

Arranger: Joshua Shank | Composer: Lionel Bart | Lyricist: Lionel Bart | Musical: Oliver!

Pais Rutherford : Where Is Love?

From the Broadway musical Oliver, the purity of a cappella voices showcase the emotion and longing of this beautiful song. From the simple opening, the setting gradually builds in harmonic and lyric richness and into a full climax before retreating to a gentle conclusion. For advanced jazz and concert choirs.

Arranger: Pais Rutherford | Composer: Lionel Bart | Lyricist: Lionel Bart | Musical: Oliver!