who wrote oliver the musical
Oliver! is an English musical, with music and lyrics by Lionel Bart.The musical is based upon the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens.It premiered in the West End in 1960, enjoying a long run, and successful long runs on Broadway, tours and revivals, after being brought to the US by producer David Merrick in 1963. Mr. Bumble, the pompous beadle of the workhouse in which Oliver was born. 2  The Artful Dodger, the cleverest of Fagin's pickpockets, he introduces Fagin to Oliver. 3  Charley Bates, one of Fagin's pickpockets.