(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre presents Oliver! across two weekends from October 16-25, 2026. A beloved musical based on Charles Dickens' timeless novel, Oliver! tells the story of a young boy searching for home and belonging.
The streets of Victorian England come to life as Oliver, a malnourished orphan in a workhouse, becomes the neglected apprentice of an undertaker. Oliver escapes to London and finds acceptance amongst a group of petty thieves and pickpockets led by the elderly Fagin. When Oliver is captured for a theft that he did not commit, the benevolent victim, Mr. Brownlow takes him in. Fearing the safety of his hideout, Fagin employs the sinister Bill Sikes and the sympathetic Nancy to kidnap him back, threatening Oliver’s chances of discovering the true love of a family.
Featuring unforgettable songs like "Food, Glorious Food," "Consider Yourself," and "As Long As He Needs Me," this classic remains a moving and uplifting theatrical experience.
Performances take place Friday, October 16 at 7:30pm; Saturday, October 17 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm; Sunday, October 18 at 3:00pm; Friday, October 23 at 7:30pm; Saturday, October 24 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm; and Sunday, October 25 at 3:00pm. Tickets are available for purchase online.
Algonquin Arts Theatre is located at 60 Abe Voorhees Drive in Manasquan, New Jersey.
The Tony and Olivier Award-winning show is one of the few musicals to win an Academy Award for Best Picture and is widely hailed as a true theatrical masterpiece by actors and audience members alike.
Algonquin Arts Theatre (AAT) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) center for performing arts, providing cultural enrichment and arts education for residents and visitors of Central New Jersey and the Jersey Shore through high-quality performances and programs in theatre, music, dance, and film. Located in Manasquan, N.J., AAT is an integral part of the Shore region and is deeply committed to education and community engagement.
Algonquin Arts Theatre's programs are made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts / Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, along with support from corporate partners, foundations, and individual donors.
There are multiple performances including:
Friday, Oct 16, 2026
@ 7:30pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
Manasquan, NJ
Sunday, Nov 01, 2026
@ 3:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
Manasquan, NJ
Saturday, Nov 07, 2026
@ 2:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
Manasquan, NJ
Sunday, Nov 08, 2026
@ 3:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
Manasquan, NJ
Sunday, Nov 22, 2026
@ 3:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
Manasquan, NJ
