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Home > Browse > The Velveteen Rabbit

The Velveteen Rabbit

Book, lyrics and music by Barnes Boffey and Paul Pilcher. Additional music by Bob Love. Based on the book by Margery Williams.

Product Code: V01000

Musical

Comedy | Drama

Cast size: 30m., or w., doubling possible.

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Synopsis

"What is real?" the Velveteen Rabbit asked the Skin Horse. "Does it hurt?" Often humorous to the point of absurdity, at times profound without being heavy, this musical adaptation of Margery Williams' classic follows the adventures of the toy rabbit as he tries to become real. On his way, the rabbit must deal with the Top Banana Nana, who rules the nursery with an iron hand, and the other more haughty toys. The musical moves between the worlds of the toy closet and the nursery and is sprinkled with songs which bring responses from total laughter to misty eyes. The show can be done with an adjustable cast and has been performed and enjoyed by people from six to 60 years old. The Velveteen Rabbit is special because he identifies with children, and the message will never diminish as long as people search for the magic of love.

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Details

Status In stock
Type of Show Musical
Product Code V01000
Minimum Cast Size 30
Pages of Dialogue 49
Min. Royalty Rate $90.00/perf
Approx. Run Time 80 min
Staging Multiple simple sets.

Customer Reviews

This play is delightfully charming. Not only did our actors enjoy the show, the school and community loved it! It really established our program among the community.

Tamala Szyman, Mondovi High School, Mondovi, WI

What a delightful musical. Cute production numbers and beautiful songs and an excellent script for children's theatre. Our preschool audience at our "Teddy Bear Picnic" and performance were enchanted by the "Toys."

Sharon Morrow, Parkview High School, Lilburn, GA

This is the second time we have produced this show in our 20-year history. It is a great script with lots of parts and catchy songs.

Andrea Croskery, Smiles and Frowns Playhouse, Greenville, N.C.

Definitely a show that grows on you. The music seems simple at first but really is quite interesting with catchy melodies. Plays well to family audiences with great roles for kids.

Rebecca Ryland, Arts for Kids, ETC., Danville, Ky.

The Velveteen Rabbit is a delightful musical for all ages. It still remains a charming and memorable story on so many levels. Although it is advertised as a full-length musical, it is successfully produced and staged with less rehearsal time because of the simplicity of the musical score and the ease of directing the scenes.

Andrew Cheney, City of Burlingame Parks & Recreation, Burlingame, Calif.