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Oliver

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4.5

15 of 15(100%)customers would recommend this to a friend.

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4 / 5

Oliver was fantastic

Walnut Street Theatre @

- Philadelphia @

,PA @

- Tue, Nov 17, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Consider yourself and oom-pah-pah @

Posted 11/18/2009

by theatregoer16

Location: Mt. Laurel

I took my two teenage daughters to Oliver. We absolutely loved it. Oliver was played by Gregory Smith and did a fantastic job. The entire cast was very well played. The musical numbers were a joy to listen to and watch. We thoroughly enjoyed this play.

Walnut Street Theatre @

- Philadelphia @

,PA @

- Tue, Nov 17, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Consider yourself and oom-pah-pah @

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Review 2 for Oliver

5 / 5

OLIVER WAS AMAZING!!!!

Walnut Street Theatre @

- Philadelphia @

,PA @

- Fri, Nov 13, 2009 @

Favorite moment: too many to chose from!! @

Posted 11/16/2009

by angiel912

Location: phila., pa

WHAT AN INCREDILBE SHOW!!!!! We really enjoy the shows at the Walnut, cast was fabulous, looking forward to our next night there!!!!!

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- Philadelphia @

,PA @

- Fri, Nov 13, 2009 @

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Review 3 for Oliver

5 / 5

Very nice and heart warming show!

Walnut Street Theatre @

- Philadelphia @

,PA @

- Sun, Nov 15, 2009 @

Posted 11/16/2009

by itllbegreat

Location: Philadelphia, PA

It was such a great and heart warming show! I went with my 9-year-old son, and he loved it too. Great voices, impressive costumes. Especially I was impressed by the the children-actors - they were all no older than my son, and it was late in the evening, and probably their second show that day, but they all played so well and worked really hard. The stage decoration was very well done, really depicting and adding to the whole story.
Great, great job!!!!! Thank you very much!

Walnut Street Theatre @

- Philadelphia @

,PA @

- Sun, Nov 15, 2009 @

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Review 4 for Oliver

4 / 5

Oliver- Brought back fond memories of the past!

Walnut Street Theatre @

- Philadelphia @

,PA @

- Sat, Nov 14, 2009 @

Favorite moment: OMPAPA number & "Who will buy"!!!! @

Posted 11/15/2009

by dollcloset

Location: NJ

I saw Oliver many times as a child/young adult growing up in the 60's-70's. It hit a chord then, as it does now. The Music was fantastic & memorable. The acting & singing was fantastic - especially Fagan, Nancy & DODGER!!!! But Oliver the boy actor was a little disappointing (couldn't quite hit those high notes). Overall - a FANTASTIC musical. LOVED all the children!!

Walnut Street Theatre @

- Philadelphia @

,PA @

- Sat, Nov 14, 2009 @

Favorite moment: OMPAPA number & "Who will buy"!!!! @

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Review 5 for Oliver

5 / 5

Oh how they shine!

Walnut Street Theatre @

- Philadelphia @

,PA @

- Fri, Nov 13, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The choreography through out the play,and every scene Oliver(Sam Preston) was in. @

Posted 11/14/2009

by DLMc

Location: New Jersey

WOW! What an amazing show and cast. I took my family and they loved it also. The acting was overall very good. A few of the actors were definitely show stoppers, Nancy and Mr. Fagin, to name two. The performance by the children was outstanding, they were the true show stoppers especially Sam Preston who played Oliver. He took that part and made it his own. He and the Artful Dodger played to each other very well. This role for Sam being his first made it that much more of a treat to see true talent and know you will see more of him in the future of theater. He's a natural. I'm also very observant of the Stage settings and props, it truly is amazing how they can create a street from London and make it come alive. You actually felt like you were there. The buildings also looked real, This is a show to share with the family. Hats off to cast and crew! Amazing! Thank you. DL

Walnut Street Theatre @

- Philadelphia @

,PA @

- Fri, Nov 13, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The choreography through out the play,and every scene Oliver(Sam Preston) was in. @

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Review 6 for Oliver

5 / 5

Oliver

Walnut Street Theatre @

- Philadelphia @

,PA @

- Fri, Nov 13, 2009 @

Posted 11/14/2009

by GinoC

I was pleasantly surprise on the quality of the performance!

Walnut Street Theatre @

- Philadelphia @

,PA @

- Fri, Nov 13, 2009 @

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Review 7 for Oliver

4 / 5

Oliver is a Must See - Hurry: limited engagement

Walnut Street Theatre @

- Philadelphia @

,PA @

- Tue, Nov 10, 2009 @

Favorite moment: You've Got to Pick a Pocket...or Two! @

Posted 11/11/2009

by ZuZuBee

Location: PA

Comedy, drama, kindness, meanness, love, hate, sadness, joy -- it's all there! And great musical numbers to boot! Go see it!

Walnut Street Theatre @

- Philadelphia @

,PA @

- Tue, Nov 10, 2009 @

Favorite moment: You've Got to Pick a Pocket...or Two! @

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Review 8 for Oliver

4 / 5

This is a "Go See It"

Alden Theatre @

- McLean @

,VA @

- Sat, Jul 25, 2009 @

Posted 07/26/2009

by KateFallaChurch

Location: Falls Church

Very professional actors - great music - great entertainment. You will not be disappointed !

Alden Theatre @

- McLean @

,VA @

- Sat, Jul 25, 2009 @

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Review 9 for Oliver

5 / 5

Outstanding Oliver

Alden Theatre @

- McLean @

,VA @

- Fri, Jul 24, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Fagin's Battle with the Violinist @

Posted 07/25/2009

by comtheatrebuff

The MCP production of Oliver was a success from start to finish. The production was chock full of ourstanding individual and ensemble performances backed up by a strong orchestra, effectives sets, period costumes and flawless technical execution. The production features a group of young thieves, led by the Artful Dodger, and under the tutelege of old Fagin, who bring young Oliver into their fold after his escape from the undertaker where he was sold into an apprenticeship. Oliver meets Nancy and brings out her maternal instincts which eventually leads to her double-crossing he boyfriend the evil Bill Sykes. Nancy;'s declaration of her love for Bill in the beautiful "As Long As He Needs Me", is one of the highlights of the show.

As the story progesses young Oliver escapes from the thieves and is taken in by Mr. Brownlea who recognizies a strong resembles to his long lost daughter. We here the ensemble perform my favorite ensemble number in the show - "Who Will Buy" - that features solos by several strong members of ensemble. Unfortuately Oliver is recaptured by Sykes and brought back to Fagins den. Nancy runs back to Brownlea to tell him that she can return Oliver if he can meet her at midnight at the London bridge. This sets up the final conflcit between Nancy, Sykes, and Fagin.

The show has excellent supporting performances from Mr. Bumblee, the proprietor of the workhouse where Oliver was raised, and the widow. Corney, and also the undertaker, Mr. Sowerberry and his wife. Their renditions of "I Shall Scream" and "That's Your Funeral" where well done and hilarious.

Bottom line, Don't miss this show!

Alden Theatre @

- McLean @

,VA @

- Fri, Jul 24, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Fagin's Battle with the Violinist @

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Review 10 for Oliver

4 / 5

Oliver was true to the original and a well done

Alden Theatre @

- McLean @

,VA @

- Fri, Jul 24, 2009 @

Posted 07/25/2009

by Rheanna

Location: Falls Church

The tale did not change much from the original script and was beautifully enacted by local talent. I must say a few characters, including Dodger, stole the show. This family favorite is as enchanting today as it was in its beginning years ago.

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- McLean @

,VA @

- Fri, Jul 24, 2009 @

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Review 11 for Oliver

5 / 5

Endearing Oliver!

Alden Theatre @

- McLean @

,VA @

- Sun, Jul 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: I had tears with Oliver's "Where is Love" and continue to hum Nancy's "As Long as He Needs Me"........ @

Posted 07/21/2009

by GoForIItDreamer

Location: Springfield Va

We knew we would enjoy "Oliver" with it's "singable and familiar tunes"(as we knew the young man who played Oliver) but were impressed with the totally talented cast....no mistakes, everyone obviously enjoying the production, and with the excellent diction. It was wonderful! We feel lucky to have been there. We hope to see more productions like this.

Alden Theatre @

- McLean @

,VA @

- Sun, Jul 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: I had tears with Oliver's "Where is Love" and continue to hum Nancy's "As Long as He Needs Me"........ @

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Review 12 for Oliver

4 / 5

Great Singing and Choreography

Alden Theatre @

- McLean @

,VA @

- Sun, Jul 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: I particularly liked the motor-car setup for "I'd do anything for you". @

Posted 07/20/2009

by IrishMother

What a wonderful job the McLean Players did with Oliver. Casting was great, with all the lead roles very well played and very believeable. The singing was top notch, and the choreography very good. A good set, the set changes were well done. Great performances by Nancy, Bill Sykes, Fabian, the Artful Dodger and of course Oliver.

Alden Theatre @

- McLean @

,VA @

- Sun, Jul 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: I particularly liked the motor-car setup for "I'd do anything for you". @

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Review 13 for Oliver

5 / 5

Oliver

Alden Theatre @

- McLean @

,VA @

- Sun, Jul 19, 2009 @

Posted 07/20/2009

by Horace

Location: Dumfries, VA

This play was very professionally done and enjoyable.

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- McLean @

,VA @

- Sun, Jul 19, 2009 @

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Review 14 for Oliver

5 / 5

"Nancy" and the "Artful Doger" are amazing!

Alden Theatre @

- McLean @

,VA @

- Fri, Jul 17, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Hearing the Artful Doger's voice for the first time @

Posted 07/18/2009

by DryCleanOnly

Location: Mclean

First time at this theater, and I was instantly impressed with how spot-on the orchestra was-very professional. The best treat was the performance of the Artful Doger-that kid's voice was out-of-this world and his acting drew us in. Nancy was also incredible-that voice! Having lived in England the last 14 years, I found the accents hillarious-from Scouse to Cockney to North London...it was all over the place! (But at least they tried)

Alden Theatre @

- McLean @

,VA @

- Fri, Jul 17, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Hearing the Artful Doger's voice for the first time @

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Review 15 for Oliver

4 / 5

Enjoyable

Alden Theatre @

- McLean @

,VA @

- Sat, Jul 11, 2009 @

Posted 07/12/2009

by ctabby11

The play was very enjoyable, although, in my opinion a couple of the cast members weren't fit correctly for their roles. We definitely had a great time though and my 9 year old was ecstatic the whole time! I would recommend seeing it.

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- McLean @

,VA @

- Sat, Jul 11, 2009 @

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