Jerry Herman's musical Mrs Santa Claus starring Angela Lansbury

[Will42]

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]

Posted: 12/22/12 at 1:10pm

It's one of my holiday favorites. And you can't go wrong with costumes by Bob Mackie!

[Far From Home]

Posted: 12/22/12 at 2:28pm

Love this movie. Wish I could find a DVD of it that doesn't cost $50 (or more).

[Will42]

Posted: 12/22/12 at 3:05pm

It's a shame, really. I honestly don't understand why it can't get a proper DVD release.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 12/22/12 at 3:16pm

Give Elf a rest next year & bring this to Broadway for Christmas

[Will42]

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]

Posted: 12/22/12 at 3:20pm

Was just listening to the soundtrack today!

[Gothampc]

Posted: 12/22/12 at 5:44pm

One a sidenote, the hard to find "Mrs. 'Arris Goes To Paris" is another Lansbury gem.

[Far From Home]

Posted: 12/22/12 at 5:55pm

^
That one is on YouTube.