Babes in Toyland

Babes In Toyland weaves together characters and themes from the Mother Goose nursery rhymes, creating a spectacular, Christmas-themed musical extravaganza. The operetta features many of Victor Herbert’s most beloved songs, including "Toyland," "March of the Toys," "Go to Sleep, Slumber Deep," and "The Toymaker’s Workshop."

Though many versions of Babes In Toyland appeared on Broadway and elsewhere, this version is the only one sanctioned for stock and amateur performance by its composer, Victor Herbert.

Babes in Toyland premiered at the Grand Opera House in Chicago in June 1903. It moved on to Broadway on October 13, 1903, opening at the Majestic Theatre, where it played for 192 performances. The show immediately returned to Broadway in 1905, and has been revived several times since. Although many versions with interpolated numbers existed during the initial productions of the show, this version is the only one sanctioned for stock and amateur performance by its composer, Victor Herbert.