Oliver

November 15 – December 29, 2024

Just in time for the holidays, Skylight presents this joyous and heartwarming musical Oliver! This Skylight premiere is a captivating musical version of Charles Dickens’ classic novel, ‘Oliver Twist’.

Based on one of the greatest stories ever written, the show is filled with unforgettable characters, humor, dancing, drama, and a whole lot of heart. All that and two dozen of Milwaukee’s finest youth performers, Oliver! promises to be a show that the whole family can enjoy again and again during this holiday season.

PLEASE NOTE: Oliver! is a captivating family musical that offers a delightful blend of music and humor. However, in staying true to the original novel by Charles Dickens, the production also incorporates some dramatic themes.

This performance contains a small amount of safely staged, simulated violence, an inoperable stage weapon, loud sound cues, theatrical haze, and strobe lights. Additionally, there are two deaths portrayed – one onstage and one offstage.

Rest assured, we have carefully crafted these scenes to be suitable for younger viewers while maintaining the integrity of the story.

We kindly ask that you plan your visit accordingly to ensure a comfortable experience for all.

Book, Music, and Lyrics by: Lionel Bart
Directed by: Michael Unger
Choreographed by: Stephanie Staszak
Music Direction by: David Bonofiglio

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Running Time: 2 Hours & 30 Min

Address: Skylight Music Theater

Recommended: Recommended Ages 8+

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Cast

Oliver – Gus Kolbe (Piccadilly Cast) / Mac Heinrich (Trafalgar Cast)
Fagin – Randall Dodge*
Artful Dodger – Jenna Krysiak (Piccadilly Cast) / Harper Fornstedt (Trafalgar Cast)
Bill Sikes – Jared Brandt Hoover
Nancy – Rachel Schoenecker
Bet/Ensemble – Hope Riesterer
Mr. Bumble/Ensemble – Miss Kyle Blair
Mrs. Corney/Ensemble – Candace Decker
Mr. Brownlow/Ensemble – Rick Richter
Mr. Sowerberry/Ensemble – Nathan Marinan
Mrs. Sowerberry/Ensemble – Samantha Sostarich
Charlotte/Ensemble – Becky Cofta
Noah Claypole/Ensemble – Connor Nekich
Dr. Grimwig/Ensemble – D Eric Woolweber
Matron/Ensemble – Rachel Bednarowski
Bedwin/Old Sally/Ensemble – Paula Garcia
Nipper – Jillian Vogedes (Piccadilly Cast) / Finley Brown (Trafalgar Cast)
Charley Bates – Brooklynn Smith (Piccadilly Cast) / Grayson Scott (Trafalgar Cast)

Youth Performers Ensemble – Piccadilly Cast

Piccadilly Cast – Bristol Beasley
Piccadilly Cast – Steven Gayfield
Piccadilly Cast – Ira Kindkeppel-Longden
Piccadilly Cast – Ainsley Kosek
Piccadilly Cast – Emilia Kosek
Piccadilly Cast – Maia Scherman
Piccadilly Cast – Brooklynn Smith
Piccadilly Cast – Stevie Smith
Piccadilly Cast – Elias Totleben
Piccadilly Cast – Jillian Vogedes

Youth Performers Ensemble – Trafalgar Cast

Trafalgar Cast – Jozef Baudo
Trafalgar Cast – Finley Brown
Trafalgar Cast – Malia Brunner
Trafalgar Cast – Jeremiah Cooper
Trafalgar Cast – Emery Domer
Trafalgar Cast – Grace Hennen
Trafalgar Cast – Shaun Martin
Trafalgar Cast – MacKenzie Rise Roberson
Trafalgar Cast – Grayson Scott
Trafalgar Cast – Ellory Woodford

Appearing through an agreement between Skylight Music Theatre and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

** The Director is a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, an independent national labor union.

Jared Brandt Hoover — Jared Brandt
Hoover

MacKenzie Rise Roberson — MacKenzie Rise
Roberson

Ira Kindkeppel-Longden — Ira
Kindkeppel-Longden