Jerry Herman's musical Mrs Santa Claus starring Angela Lansbury
Jerry Herman's musical Mrs Santa Claus starring Angela Lansbury
#1Jerry Herman's musical Mrs Santa Claus starring Angela Lansbury
Posted: 12/22/12 at 12:52pm
Does anyone remember this little gem?
I remember reading that CBS was looking for a musical vehicle for it's #1 star at that time Angela Lansbury and at first, they very thinking of making Gypsy, but then Jerry Herman's Mrs Santa Claus, that was developed specifically for Lansbury, came along.
I absolutely love this movie! Of course Ms. Lansbury is absolutely fantastic in the title role, but the film also owes a great deal to Jerry Herman's wonderful music.
By the way, do you think it could be successfully adapted as a stage musical?
Angela Lansbury sings Almost Young from Mrs Santa Claus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1g5BstV4B8
TheatreDiva90016
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/10/04
#2Jerry Herman's musical Mrs Santa Claus starring Angela Lansbury
Posted: 12/22/12 at 1:10pmIt's one of my holiday favorites. And you can't go wrong with costumes by Bob Mackie!
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Far From Home
Understudy Joined: 4/8/12
#2Jerry Herman's musical Mrs Santa Claus starring Angela Lansbury
Posted: 12/22/12 at 2:28pmLove this movie. Wish I could find a DVD of it that doesn't cost $50 (or more).
#3Jerry Herman's musical Mrs Santa Claus starring Angela Lansbury
Posted: 12/22/12 at 3:05pmIt's a shame, really. I honestly don't understand why it can't get a proper DVD release.
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#4Jerry Herman's musical Mrs Santa Claus starring Angela Lansbury
Posted: 12/22/12 at 3:16pmGive Elf a rest next year & bring this to Broadway for Christmas
Poster Emeritus
#5Jerry Herman's musical Mrs Santa Claus starring Angela Lansbury
Posted: 12/22/12 at 3:17pm
Speaking of Ms. Lansbury. Here's she driving her KIA while shopping in LA this week (like if we needed another reminder of how awesome she is).
iluvtheatertrash
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/9/04
#6Jerry Herman's musical Mrs Santa Claus starring Angela Lansbury
Posted: 12/22/12 at 3:20pmWas just listening to the soundtrack today!
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Gothampc
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/03
#7Jerry Herman's musical Mrs Santa Claus starring Angela Lansbury
Posted: 12/22/12 at 5:44pmOne a sidenote, the hard to find "Mrs. 'Arris Goes To Paris" is another Lansbury gem.
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Far From Home
Understudy Joined: 4/8/12
#8Jerry Herman's musical Mrs Santa Claus starring Angela Lansbury
Posted: 12/22/12 at 5:55pm
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That one is on YouTube.
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