River City Theatre Makes its Debut with Lionel Bart’s OLIVER! Musical

Jacksonville, FL—River City Theatre (RCT), a new nonprofit performing arts organization dedicated to entertaining, engaging, and empowering the Duval County area, proudly announces eight stellar performances of the musical, “Lionel Bart’s OLIVER!,” in July.

RCT combines first-rate productions with enriching educational programming and brings a fresh, innovative approach to theatrical storytelling. With a mission to create an artistic home for performers and audiences alike, RCT is dedicated to fostering a deep appreciation for the performing arts in Jacksonville and beyond.

“As RCT’s Executive Artistic Director, I am committed to supporting the dreams of others who find joy and community through theatre,” says Stephen Billy. “It seems fitting that our inaugural show celebrates a timeless story of hope and resilience.”

Based on Charles Dickens’s classic novel, “Lionel Bart’s OLIVER!” is sure to provide an unforgettable evening for the entire family. This Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical features memorable songs such as “Consider Yourself” and “As Long As He Needs Me” and promises an extraordinary theatrical experience for audiences of all ages.

Performance Dates

• July 17th–20th, 2025 at 7:00 PM
• July 24th–27th, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Venue

The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Betsy Lovett Hall
1100 Stockton St., Jacksonville, FL 32204

Tickets

Tickets are available now at $25 per ticket and are selling quickly. For more information, ticket purchases, donations, sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, and details about RCT’s upcoming productions, visit https://www.rivercitytheatre.com. River City Theatre is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 33-1997746).

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Website – https://www.rivercitytheatre.com

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