Boston Children's Theatre 2015-16 Season to Include World Premiere of Caps for Sale

Boston Children's Theatre's has announced its upcoming season, which will include the seventh-anniversary production of the beloved play The Velveteen Rabbit, the world premiere of the classic children's tale Caps for Sale, and Fancy Nancy: The Musical.

Based on the popular children's book and adapted for the stage by BCT Executive Artistic Director Burgess Clark, The Velveteen Rabbit is a touching story about friendship and love. Directed by Jay Pension, the production runs December 5-December 20 at The Roberts Theatre.

Fancy Nancy: the Musical is based on the popular books by Jane O'Connor. In this high-spirited production, Nancy and her friends are performing in their very first show and Nancy is absolutely positive that she and her best friend Bree will be cast as mermaids. Directed by Toby Schine, with book and lyrics by Susan DiLallo and music and lyrics by Danny Abosch, Fancy Nancy will run February 20-28 at The Regent Theatre.

The new musical Caps for Sale is adapted from the classic children's story by Esphyr Slobodkina. Based on a popular folktale, Caps for Sale follows the life of a caps salesman who balances his entire inventory of caps on his head. When his caps are stolen by a band of mischievous monkeys, the caps salesman must outwit the monkeys in order to reclaim his caps. Directed by Burgess Clark, with book, music and lyrics by Paul Lewis and Gabriel Carbajal, the production will run from March 5-March 13 at the Wimberly Theatre.

"Each of our productions is adapted from a different literary genre, from folklore to the classics, to a modern day New York Times best selling children's book," said Burgess Clark, BCT executive artistic director, in a statement. "BCT is having fun this season with literature that has made a tremendous impact on many generations. It is definitely a season for families to enjoy together."

For tickets to The Velveteen Rabbit, click here.

For tickets to Fancy Nancy: The Musical, click here.

For tickets to Caps for Sale, click here.