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The basic story is about orphans Jack and Jill Little, who now live with their evil Uncle Barnaby. Tom and Mary are swept away into the magical Toyland and go on a quest (with the help of Humpty Dumpty) to stop their uncle from destroying it. Other characters include pirates (whom work for Barnaby) and goblins (whom once worked for him, but rebelled after he insulted the goblin king). Large audiences were drawn to the musical by the spectacular settings and sets (e.g., the ''Floral Palace of the Moth Queen'', the ''Garden of Contrary Mary'') of Toyland. Most people know of the operetta from Film versions; either Laurel And Hardy 's 1934 Version (which includes almost none of Herbert's songs or book), or the Technicolor Remake From 1961 from Walt Disney featuring Ray Bolger , Tommy Sands , and Annette Funicello . A 1986 made for television version featured Drew Barrymore , Pat Morita , and Keanu Reeves . Herbert's title song "Toyland" and "March of the Toys" occasionally show up on Christmas compilations. |
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