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Jerry Herman's MRS. SANTA CLAUS

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#0Jerry Herman's MRS. SANTA CLAUS
Posted: 5/25/05 at 3:51pm

I haven't seen the film. I believe it starred Angela Lansbury with a score by Jerry Herman.

Is this a typical book musical? How is it?

"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
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#1re: Jerry Herman's MRS. SANTA CLAUS
Posted: 5/25/05 at 4:09pm

I think it's a great holiday treat. Also stars, Michael Jeter, Terrence Mann and Charles Durning. And Jerry Herman has a cameo in it.

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#2re: Jerry Herman's MRS. SANTA CLAUS
Posted: 5/25/05 at 4:15pm

Is it a book musical? Or a movie with songs?

"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle

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#3re: Jerry Herman's MRS. SANTA CLAUS
Posted: 5/25/05 at 4:49pm

It is a book musical. It would be great to see it on the stage. It could replace A CHRISTMAS CAROL that ran forever at Madison Square Garden. Catchy tunes, and really fun.

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#4re: Jerry Herman's MRS. SANTA CLAUS
Posted: 5/25/05 at 4:49pm

Movie with songs.

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#5re: Jerry Herman's MRS. SANTA CLAUS
Posted: 5/25/05 at 4:57pm

I think it falls more into the book musical category. I like it alot.

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Updated On: 5/25/05 at 04:57 PM

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#6re: Jerry Herman's MRS. SANTA CLAUS
Posted: 5/25/05 at 5:02pm

I've had the title song stuck in my head for years and years. That is not a good thing.

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#7re: Jerry Herman's MRS. SANTA CLAUS
Posted: 5/25/05 at 5:03pm

In a book musical, the songs should advance the plot or explain character. I really didn't think that was the case in this instance. It's more like the songs were there to lead us into commercials.

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#8re: Jerry Herman's MRS. SANTA CLAUS
Posted: 5/25/05 at 5:03pm

Herman has a knack for doing that to ya.

"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle

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#9re: Jerry Herman's MRS. SANTA CLAUS
Posted: 5/25/05 at 5:06pm

And I've only really heard it once, when I saw the movie when it originally aired...

I don't even know if the tune or lyrics are correct in my head...

I just remember

"I'm Mrs. Santa Claus..." Over and over.

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#10re: Jerry Herman's MRS. SANTA CLAUS
Posted: 5/25/05 at 5:08pm

I didn't know this was a musical... I should try and find a copy now...

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#11re: Jerry Herman's MRS. SANTA CLAUS
Posted: 5/25/05 at 5:11pm

I think Terrence Mann is in it.

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#12re: Jerry Herman's MRS. SANTA CLAUS Will bow 2006?
Posted: 7/29/05 at 3:57pm

WEll, I hope this comes to fruition. In this article from Playbill it says they are working on getting the stage show ready for a seasonal run next Christmas!

I love this show!




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Updated On: 7/29/05 at 03:57 PM

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