12-year-old Benjamin Pajak, from Westfield, New Jersey, stars in "Oliver!" at New York City Center

NEW YORK -- A young boy from Westfield, New Jersey, is starring in a production of the musical "Oliver!" at New York City Center this month.

Twelve-year-old Benjamin Pajak takes on the role of Oliver Twist after making his Broadway debut as Winthrop in "The Music Man" last year.

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This is the first revival of "Oliver!" in New York City in nearly 40 years.

The Encores! production opens Wednesday night and runs through May 14.

In:
• New York City