PHOTOS from “Oliver” at Music Mountain Theatre

originally published: 03/18/2023

(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) — Music Mountain Theatre is presenting Oliver, the award-winning musical adaptation of the classic Dickens novel, weekends by way of April 9. This musical options a number of the most memorable characters and songs ever to grace the stage. Photographer John Posada was available to take pictures.

The streets of Victorian England come to life as a malnourished workhouse orphan, Oliver, turns into the neglected apprentice of an undertaker. Oliver escapes to London and finds acceptance amongst a group of petty thieves and pickpockets led by the aged Fagin. When Oliver is captured for a theft that he did not commit, the benevolent sufferer, Mr. Brownlow takes him in. Fearing the safety of his hideout, Fagin employs the sinister Bill Sikes and the sympathetic Nancy to kidnap him again, threatening Oliver’s possibilities of discovering the true love of a household.

Anna Hentz leads the manufacturing team along with the forged of 49 adults and children as the director. Hentz guest directed previous productions for Music Mountain (Matilda, A Christmas Story) and, as one of the theatre’s resident company members, can frequently be found on stage as well in roles such as Rose in Gypsy!, Donna in Mamma Mia!, and will be seen as Norma Desmond later this season in Sunset Boulevard. Also no stranger to the MMT stage, Jaimie Geddes joins the team as choreographer with Sue den Outer handling musical course.

The role of Oliver is shared by Rothe Ripley (seen last season as Ralphie in A Christmas Story) and Asher Hyland who is showing in his first mainstage show at Music Mountain. David Whiteman returns to reprise the position of Fagin from the Open Air Theatre Production, with Rachel Fingles as Nancy, Erik Snyder as Bill Sykes, Sky Carter and Gavin Prikril alternating the function of Artful Dodger, and Asher Mendelssohn sharing the part of Charley Bates with Gary Carter.

Music Mountain’s manufacturing of Oliver opened March 17, and performs on weekends by way of April 9. Showtimes are Fridays at 8:00pm, Saturdays at 3:00pm & 8:00pm, and Sundays at 3:00pm. Tickets are $32 for adults and $30 for students/seniors/military and may be purchased by visiting musicmountaintheatre.org, in individual at the field workplace, or by calling 609.397.3337.

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The 3:00pm matinee performance of Oliver on Sunday, March 19th might be a sensory-friendly, relaxed efficiency. A Relaxed Performance offers a sensory-friendly, judgment-free zone where all are welcome to be who they’re. Some adjustments will be made in order that individuals with high sensitivity or anyone who would benefit from a relaxed environment, can enjoy the magic of stay theatre with their families and pals.

Music Mountain Theatre is situated at 1483 NJ-179 in Lambertville, New Jersey.

Here are more photographs from the manufacturing.

Music Mountain Theatre has remained dedicated to its mission of enriching, educating, and entertaining the community through the appreciation of the humanities during this difficult time. The Theatre strives to offer a protected environment for all with rigorous cleansing procedures and, more just lately, the set up of state-of-the-art air scrubbers to extend indoor air quality and cut back contaminants.

John Posada is a New Jersey based photographer specializing in live theatre and music performances. For greater than 10 years, John has photographed reside music events the place he mastered the strategies of timing and capturing fast-paced motion beneath challenging lighting situations to seize that excellent moment that tells a narrative in a single picture. Currently, John has photographed over 70 productions for over 40 totally different theatres. Click right here for John’s website.