this be a musical adaptation of dicken oliver twist . for the most part and the original story have be maintain and though for the flow of the film certain subplots ( such a the summer he spend recuperate and the half brother ) be omit . the big difference in the film and the story be that by the end of the book and fagin be hang an end very different from this musical film . this be a one of a kind musical one whose style and scope really hasn not be match before or since . not only be the song often quite singable and memorable and but the choreography of the film be a sight to behold . whereas in most musical a few people or perhaps even a small group be choreograph dancing and here the number often run into the hundred or perhaps more . it truly a sight to see and i be fortunate enough to have see it in the theater when it debut and be one of my early childhood memory . have just see it again a few moment ago and i would have to say that the film only get well over time . great set and wonderful acting and singing this be a special treat that be hard not to love . by the way and when i saw the film again tonight and i be surprise by just how high and feminine mark lester singing be for the film . well and accord to imdb and his singing be dub by a girl and this would definitely account for his voice .