Monday 29 November 2010

Oliver comes to the stage

Rendition of Lionel Bart's classic musical has been introduced once again by Etobicoke Musical Production and they also managed to bring the audience back to their feet.

It has been the quality of Oliver that they always enthusiast their fans by putting lot of energy to their performance.From elaborate sets to the enthusiastic cast, whether or not you like their musical selection or not, this remains a factor that sets them apart from other groups.

The remaining performances of Oliver! are Nov. 26, 27 and December 3, 8 p.m. with 2 p.m. matinees on Nov. 28 and Dec. 4, Burnhamthorpe auditorium, 500 The East Mall.

Thursday 18 November 2010

Oliver Twist at Frontier Middle School

The musical version of Charles Dickens' "Oliver Twist" would have had the author himself humming and tapping his toes to "Consider Yourself" and "Food Glorious Food."

In the Frontier Middle School auditorium on Thursday, Nov. 18 and Friday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m.,The Frontier Middle School Drama and Music Club will present "Oliver!.

Tickets may be obtained from cast members and at the door for a donation of $3.00.

Cast members include Matthew Smardz as "Oliver", Helen Gemberling as "Nancy", Isaac Gadikian as "Fagin" and Anthony Tojek as "Bill Sykes." Alexis Kicinski will portray the "Artful Dodger"and the part of "Bet" will be played by Ali Gates.

The cast, staff and crew hope that you will join them for the production of
and "consider yourself one of us!"

Monday 8 November 2010

'Oliver!' opening followed by reception

On past Thursday,A special opening night reception for the Rotary Club of Batavia’s 62nd production. After the reception “Oliver!,” this year’s musical was begun about 10 p.m. Cast and crew were expected to be in attendance.

The reception catering was looked after by .D & R Depot of Le Roy.Five Star Bank was the reception’s sponsor.

A selection of desserts was available along with light refershments, beer, wine, soda, coffee

What actually the "Oliver" is? the story of an orphan boy who runs away from his orphanage and hooks up with a group of boys trained to be pickpockets by an elderly mentor,“Oliver!” is based on Charles Dickens’ novel “Oliver Twist".

Jordan McNees of Brockport had been cast in the title role.Patrick D. Burk was directing the show from the music, books and lyrics by Lionel Bart.