VERO BEACH — This year marks the 200th anniversary of the British novelist Charles Dickens’ birth. The students at Vero Beach High School are bringing his characters to life in a great family musical Oliver! on Friday, Feb. 17, and Saturday, Feb. 18, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 19, at 2 p.m. in the Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center, 1707 16th St.
Oliver! the musical is based on the classic novel “Oliver Twist” by Dickens with music, lyrics and book by Lionel Bart and is produced with special arrangement through Tams-Witmark Music Library.
The VBHS production of Oliver! includes over 100 Indian River County students and is directed by Dee Rose Imbro, with choreography by Andrew Currie of Dance Space and music direction by Gregory Harris.
The production includes a live orchestra and endearing tunes such as Where is Love? and Who Will Buy along with entertaining melodies in Food, Glorious Food and Pick a Pocket or Two.
Tickets are only $10 for the upper level and $12 for the lower level and are on sale now at the Box Office.
Call (772) 564-5537 to order tickets over the phone with a Visa or MasterCard. All Seating is Reserved.
Sunday’s performance is Children’s Day with half-price tickets for those under 12 years of age.