Saratoga Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoa, CA 95070

Nov 13 at 730PM; Nov 14 at 2PM; Nov 15 at 2PMLYRIC THEATRE, in our 56th year of high quality live musical theater productions, offers a unique production for your enjoyment."Babes in Toyland" Victor Herbert's Classic Broadway HitBabes in Toyland weaves together various nursery rhyme characters into a musical fairy tale extravaganza. It features some of Herbert's most famous songs - "Toyland", "March of the Toys", "Go to Sleep, Slumber Deep", and "I Can't Do the Sum."Babes in Toyland was made into movies in 1934 with Laurel &amp; Hardy, 1961 with Ray Bolger and Annette Funicello and in 1986 with Drew Barrymore and Keanu Reeves, all with vastly different stories from the original production.Lyric Theatre will return to the original production and present Babes in Toyland as a concert style show with video projections illustrating the themes of the songs. Music from the original 1903 production which has not been heard since, will be provided by our excellent singers and full symphony orchestra.&nbsp;A narrator will provide illuminating descriptions of the songs. Supertitles for song lyrics will also be provided.A pre-show talk before each performance will be given by Alyce Mott, Artistic Director of the Victor Herbert Renaissance Project Live in New York.Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear this delightful music!Producer&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ann Byler&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Music Director&nbsp; &nbsp; Bruce Herman&nbsp; &nbsp;Discounts available for Groups.$35-$50.Presented by Lyric Theatre of San Jose.

Local Event: 'Babes in Toyland' -- Victor Herbert's Classic Broadway Hit

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'Babes in Toyland' -- Victor Herbert's Classic...

Nov 13 at 730PM; Nov 14 at 2PM; Nov 15 at 2PMLYRIC THEATRE, in our 56th year of high quality live musical theater productions,...

'Babes in Toyland' -- Victor Herbert's Classic Broadway Hit

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College of San Mateo Theatre

Viva La Vida with Excerpts from P1N0CCH10 &amp; Carmilla features new works and a returning Oceánica Ballet autumn tradition. Act 1 premieres selections from two upcoming story ballets. P1N0CCH10, a retelling of Carlo Collodi's classic tale of Pinocchio, explores humanity, artificial intelligence, and our relationship with the natural world. Carmilla, an adaptation of Sheridan Le Fanu's groundbreaking sapphic vampire novella, stages a mysterious masquerade ball.
Act II features the return of Viva La Vida, the original story of Lucio and Lupita in a joyful folklórico-infused tale about transcending loss and the resilience of love, inspired by Día de los Muertos. In this “celebration of life, loved ones and culture,” writes Jocelyn Tong of the Daily Californian, “mythic creatures from the land of the dead … [lead to] twirled scarves and snapped-open fans …in a story of homecoming.” Throughout all three stories, the wisdom of women across time and cultures is amplified.
The San Mateo County Community College District in California, responsible for the College of San Mateo Theatre, is committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable environment for all, where programs and services are accessible to everyone, regardless of ability. CALENDAR LISTING:&nbsp;Dance, Theater, Performance


WHO/WHAT: Oceánica Ballet presents Viva La Vida with Excerpts from P1N0CCH10 &amp; Carmilla

WHEN: Sunday, November 1st, 2026 at 1:00pm and 4:00pmWHERE: College of San Mateo Theatre, Music, Theater, Art Buildings, 1700 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94402

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DISCOUNT: $10 off the price of each ticket ONLY for the 1:00 PM showing on Sunday, Nov. 1st, 2026. This discount is automatically applied at checkout.
For more information visit <a href="https://oceanicaballet.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">oceanicaballet.org</a>
About Oceánica Ballet: Oceánica Ballet is a group of dynamic artists curated from the Bay Area’s diverse classical dance scene. Oceánica Ballet, based in San Mateo, CA, was formed in 2021 to unite people through the shared experience of dance performance as a reflection of our complex and diverse collective humanity. Our mission is to enliven the San Francisco Bay Area cultural landscape by making professional-level ballet performances accessible and relatable to Bay Area audiences. We enrich the artistic careers of locally-based, professionally trained dance artists of diverse ages, races, genders, sexual orientations, and body types. We create innovative new ballet-based dance works, and interpret classics in fresh and exciting ways. Edgar Lepe and Robert Burns Lowman are Artistic Co-Directors of Oceánica Ballet.
Oceánica Ballet, Inc. has been designated a Section 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Photo by Vin Eiamvuthikorn.

Local Event: Halloween & Día de los Muertos, Oceánica Ballet’s Viva La Vida & Excerpts of P1N0CCH10 & Carmilla

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Viva La Vida with Excerpts from P1N0CCH10 & Carmilla features new works and a returning Oceánica Ballet autumn tradition. Act 1...

Halloween & Día de los Muertos, Oceánica Ballet’s Viva La Vida & Excerpts of P1N0CCH10 & Carmilla

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'Babes in Toyland' -- Victor Herbert's Classic Broadway Hit

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Los Gatos, CA

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Halloween & Día de los Muertos, Oceánica Ballet’s Viva La Vida & Excerpts of P1N0CCH10 & Carmilla