‘Babes in Toyland’ marches into the Tilles Center at LIU Post

Victor Herbert’s classic operetta “Babes in Toyland” comes to the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post on April 29.

The production is full of glorious melodies, and tells the story of mean Uncle Barnaby and his plot to get rid of his young niece and nephew to get his hands on their inheritance.

With the help of several Mother Goose characters, the pair defeat his evil plans and bring happiness back to Toyland. The original score includes “Toyland,” “March of the Toys,” and “I Can’t Do the Sum,” and features Kelli O’Hara, Bill Irwin, Lauren Worsham, and Christopher Fitzgerald as well as the Orchestra of St. Luke’s with Ted Sperling conducting.

Recommended for children 8 years and older.

“Babes in Toyland,” April 29, 7 pm. Tickets $50, $65, $80.

Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post [720 Northern Blvd. in Greenvale, (800) 745–3000; www.ticketmaster.com/venue/131].