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‘Oliver!’ Returns, With Darker Twists Intact

The emphasis Encores! puts on words and music rather than spectacle allows the cruel realities of Dickensian London to stand out amid the bouncy tunes.

By Sarah Bahr

Bart, Lionel Cooper, Lilli Dickens, Charles Encores! Great American Musicals in Concert (Series) Esparza, Raul Latarro, Lorin London (England) Moody, Ron (1924-2015) New York City New York City Center Theater Oliver Twist (Book) Oliver! (Play) Theater

‘Oliver!’ Returns, With Darker Twists Intact

The emphasis Encores! puts on words and music rather than spectacle allows the cruel realities of Dickensian London to stand out amid the bouncy tunes.

By Sarah Bahr

Campbell, Mary-Mitchell City Center Encores Herman, Jerry Murphy, Donna New York City Center Theater Theater

A Conductor Arrives at Encores! With Jerry Herman’s ‘Dear World’

Mary-Mitchell Campbell, the series’ new music director, will lead a restored performance of “Dear World,” starring Donna Murphy.

By Joshua Barone

Actors and Actresses Content Type: Personal Profile New York City Center Theater Parade (Play) Platt, Ben (1993- ) Pop and Rock Music Theater Theater (Off Broadway)

Ben Platt on the Unfortunate Timeliness of His ‘Parade’ Revival

The 29-year-old actor, best known for his Tony-winning turn in “Dear Evan Hansen,” this week returns to the stage at New York City Center.

By Michael Paulson