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Charles Dickens' "Oliver Twist" at the LifeHouse Theater

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From: Redlands Daily Facts
Date: 20050804
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Performances are 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 2:15 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and 2:15 p.m. Sundays. There is also one Thursday evening performance, at 7:30 on Sept. 1.

Written by Wayne Scott, "Oliver!" features a local cast of 45 singers and dancers. The story is based on Dickens' novel, which was first published in 1838. The musical includes many of the popular characters from the book and original songs for them to sing.

Portraying the title role is Jeremy Salazar, with David Hurley playing the role of crafty old Fagin. Others in the cast include Jason Robbins as Bill Sykes, Rana Choi as Nancy, Nick ...

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