Prince William Little Theatre (PWLT) and Manassas Symphony Orchestra (MSO) will present Lionel Bart's classic
musical Oliver July 14-16 at Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas, VA. In Oliver, Victorian England comes to
life as workhouse orphan, Oliver, becomes the neglected apprentice of an undertaker. Oliver escapes to London and
finds acceptance amongst a group of young thieves and pickpockets led by Fagin, a miser and crook. When Oliver is
captured for a theft that he did not commit, the victim, Mr. Brownlow takes him in. Fearing the safety of his hideout,
Fagin employs the menacing Bill Sikes and the sympathetic and agreeable Nancy to kidnap him back, threatening
Oliver’s chances of finding the true love and connection of a real family.
This production of the Broadway classic musical is a the second collaboration of Manassas Symphony Orchestra and
Prince William Little Theatre. Last summer they produced The Sound of Music to rave reviews and delighted
audiences. Come and join the show in Merchant Hall at Hylton Performing Arts Center and listen to the beautiful
music of MSO and the singing, and dancing of PWLT actors as they bring to life this story based on Charles Dickens
novel, Oliver Twist. Come with the family and join us for this three day special event.
Prince William Little Theatre’s production is directed by Melanie McCleerey, produced by Chrissy Mastrangelo and
Becky Gould-Levine, music directed by Veronica Miller, conducted by Jim Villani, stage managed by Kasey Moore,
set designed and built by Nick Mastrangelo and Mia Villani and lighting designed by Ken and Patti Crowley.
Performances are in the Merchant Hall at the Hylton Performing Arts Center, located on the George Mason University
campus at 10960 George Mason Circle in Manassas, VA for ONE WEEKEND ONLY on the following dates and
times:
Friday, July 14, 2023 at 8:00PM
Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 2:00PM
Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 8:00PM
Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 2:00PM
Tickets will be available at the Hylton Box Office and are available for online purchase at:
https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/oliver
Ticket prices are $25, $30 and $35.
