Exclusive Interview: Sara Grice and Kevin Starnes of Nicely Theatre Group’s ‘Oliver!’
While many of us may have heard the name Oliver Twist, how many are familiar with his story? Originally published as a serial in the mid-19th century by Charles Dickens, Oliver Twist tells the tale of a young orphan who joins a gang of juvenile pickpockets and ultimately finds his family. It’s a dark tale brimming with light that has found life outside the pages of a book, as in the musical Oliver! The stage production debuted in the early 1960’s, winning three Tony Awards and eventually spawning a film that earned similar accolades. It’s this incredible show and the just-as-impactful story that are coming to the Berman Center of the Performing Arts with Nicely Theatre Group’s production of Oliver! We had the pleasure of speaking with two of the cast members, Sara Grice and Kevin Starnes, about what audiences can expect when the curtains come up!
In this exclusive BSB Insider interview, Grice and Starnes talk about their previous relationship with the show material prior to the show and what it’s like to be a part of the latest production from Nicely Theatre Group! How does Oliver! differ from some of the other productions they’ve been a part of? What’s their favorite song from the production? And how exactly are they embodying these characters? Give this exciting interview a listen to find out!
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Don’t miss Nicely Theatre Group’s Oliver!
Oliver! arrives at The Berman Center of the Performing Arts in Bloomfield Hills, MI, and is only running for two weekends! This Nicely Theatre Group production opens on July 17th and runs through the 25th, so get your tickets now! Are you planning on checking out this show? Does this show seem right up your alley? Share your thoughts on social media and tag @bsb.insider to continue the conversation!
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