`BABES IN TOYLAND' PRODUCTION OPENS TONIGHT AT PALMDALE PLAYHOUSE.Byline: Daily News PALMDALE - A 75-member cast accompanied by a live orchestra will perform Desert Opera Theatre's ``Babes in Toyland Babes in Toyland may refer to:
This classic tale in movie and television versions has starred Laurel and Hardy Laurel and Hardy, American film comedy team. The duo consisted of Stan Laurel, 1890–1965, b. Ulverson, England, whose real name was Arthur Stanley Jefferson; and Oliver Hardy, 1892–1957, b. Atlanta, Ga. , Annette Funicello and Drew Barrymore. ``The wonderful thing about this show is, I was blessed with an incredible, wonderful, wonderful cast,'' said director Shelly Moskowitz. ``The principals in the show are wonderful seasoned actors and actresses.'' Moskowitz said he is especially excited about the dancing, performed by experienced dancers directed by Desert Stars Dance Studio owner Michelle Harndon. ``Usually when you put together a show you have a chorus trying to dance,'' explained Moskowitz. ``We have incredible dancing in the show.'' Despite some dark themes - villain Barnaby tries to kill his niece and nephew and toy soldiers kill the evil toy-maker - Moskowitz said the show is not frightening and that children will love it. The plot follows Barnaby, who has come to foreclose fore·close v. fore·closed, fore·clos·ing, fore·clos·es v.tr. 1. a. To deprive (a mortgagor) of the right to redeem mortgaged property, as when payments have not been made. b. on Mother Hubbard's house and tries to kill his niece and nephew, Jane and Alan, for their inheritance. Jane and Alan, however, escape to Toyland, pursued by Barnaby. Sixty-five of the cast members are children. Eight-year-old Carina Carina (kərē`nə) [Lat.,=the keel], southern constellation, representing the keel of the ancient constellation Argo Navis, or Ship of the Argonauts. Carina contains Canopus, the second brightest star in the sky. McVeigh, who plays Little Miss Muffet Little Miss Muffet frightened away by a spider. [Nurs. Rhyme: Opie, 323] See : Timidity , found a similarity between herself and her character. ``I'm definitely scared of spiders and she's definitelyscared of spiders and I think we have a lot in common,'' said Carina. The show, Carina said, is ``a fun kids' holiday one. It's Christmas.'' ``I have never had such great pleasure and enjoyment out of doing anything, of watching these kids from their first rehearsal, coming into seeing where they are now as far as their development on stage,'' said Moskowitz. Written by Victor Herbert and Glen McDonough as a way to capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. the success of ``The Wizard of Oz Wizard of Oz reaches and departs from Oz in circus balloon. [Children’s Lit.: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz] See : Ballooning Wizard of Oz false wizard takes up residence in Emerald City. [Am. Lit. ,'' the musical ``Toyland'' was first produced in Chicago in 1903. A 1934 screen version, ``March of the Wooden Soldiers,'' featured Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. Funicello, Tommy Sands and Ray Bolger appeared in a 1961 Disney version, and a 1986 television version starred Barrymore, Richard Mulligan mul·li·gan n. A golf shot not tallied against the score, granted in informal play after a poor shot especially from the tee. [Probably from the name Mulligan.] Noun 1. , Eileen Brennan and Keanu Reeves. An animated version came out in 1997. The play will be staged at 8 p.m. today, Saturday, Nov. 14 and 15 and at 2 p.m. Sunday and Nov. 16 at the Palmdale Playhouse, 38334 10th St. E. Tickets are $14 for adults; $12 for seniors, students and military; and $10 for children. For more information, call (661) 267-5685. CAPTION(S): 2 photos Photo: (1 -- 2) Cast members of the Desert Opera Theatre's ``Babes in Toyland'' production get ready for tonight's performance. |
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