Yorktown Girl Performs In Production of ‘Oliver!’

Madison Battinelli of Yorktown is performing in 'Oliver!' with The Random Farms Kids Theater. The production of Lionel Bart’s Oliver! can be seen at The from Jan. 28 through Feb. 5.  

'Oliver!' is a musical retelling of Dickens' famous novel, Oliver Twist. The plot concerns the adventures of an orphan boy in 19th century London as he escapes abusive treatment in an orphanage and joins a group of pickpockets. Songs include "Where is Love," "It's a Fine Life," "I'd Do Anything," and of course the haunting "As Long As He Needs Me." 

The fourth grader at Crompond School is joining more than 100 young people who are divided into four casts. They come from throughout the tri-state area and have a wealth of theater, film and television experience.  

Madison has been interested in singing and theatre since she was a toddler and her favorite activity is to stage singing and dance shows in the family's living room.

"She can be found most afternoons roaming around the house singing into a microphone," her mother Kara Battinelli said. "Her first introduction to performing in front of an audience was in school plays and at camp."

Last year, Madison played Ms. Hannigan in The Penny Lane Dance Academy's production of Annie and Eleanor the Elephant in an original musical called Marooned In Manhattan at the Harvey School Cavilier camp. Besides singing and acting, Madison loves to dance. She is a member of the Penny Lane Dance Academy's Dance Company which performs at local street fairs and other special events. 

Besides that, Madison loves Broadway and has seen her favorite show, Wicked, three times. The acting bug also runs in the family as Madison's older sister Olivia, 14, has performed in various local shows and is currently rehearsing for Cabaret, which will be performed at in March.

In 'Oliver!' Madison was cast as a workhorse orphan and her performances are Jan. 28 and Jan. 29.

Performances are Jan. 28 at 7 p.m., Jan. 29 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., Jan. 30 at 10 a.m., Feb. 3 at 7 p.m., Feb. 4 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Feb. 5 at 1 p.m.

Tickets for Oliver! cost $18 for adults, $16 for children under 12 and seniors, $14 per person for groups of 20 plus and $10 for schools. Premium seating tickets in the first four rows of center orchestra are priced at $23. They benefit Random Farms Scholarship Fund. 

Ticket information and directions can be found at www.tarrytownmusichall.org or call TicketForce at 877-840-0457. Tickets will also be available at the door. For more information, visit www.randomfarms.com.

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