Stage adaptation of Jerry Herman’s MRS. SANTA CLAUS to premiere at Goodspeed in 2025!

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 10/9/24 at 10:34am

Connecticut's Goodspeed Musicals has unveiled its 2025 season, which will include a world premiere stage version of the 1996 movie musical Mrs. Santa Claus, with songs by Jerry Herman.

The musical, which will feature a book by Alexis Scheer from Mark Saltzman's screenplay, will run November 14-December 28, 2025. The property premiered on CBS in 1996 with Angela Lansbury in the title role and featuring a full-length score from Herman, reuniting with his Tony-winning Mame star. The story sees Mrs. Claus crashing 1910 New York, where she discovers a corrupt toymaker whose child workers need saving. Casting and creative team are to be announced.

No director announced yet.

The rest of their season includes Ragtime, All Shook Up, and A Chorus Line.

https://playbill.com/article/world-premiere-stage-version-of-jerry-hermans-mrs-santa-claus-more-in-goodspeeds-2025-season

[MrsSallyAdams]

Posted: 10/10/24 at 10:04am

The film was adorable fluff. The title song was catchy but the other songs faded from my mind as soon as they were done. There were a lot of subplots for the New Yorkers Mrs. Claus meets. I'll be curious to see which they flesh out on stage.

[fashionguru_23]

Posted: 10/10/24 at 2:37pm

I'll be interested in the score, because I listen to it every year, and love it all. 

With Mr. Herman no longer with us, I will be interested if/how the flesh out the score. I don't assume Mrs. Santa Claus is going to belt out Before the Parade Passes By, or A Little More Mascara. 

Also, who has the warmth of Angela Lansbury to play her? 

[DaveyG]

Posted: 10/10/24 at 2:52pm

I love Jerry Herman, but this tv special was a miss for me. The songs went in one ear and out the other. Lansbury was great, but without her presence I don't know if it'll add up to much. We shall see. 

[RunnyBabbit]

Posted: 10/10/24 at 3:48pm

I absolutely love this movie and always thought it would be a great stage show for the holidays a la Elf (and I don’t even like Christmas or Christmas movies in general). I listen to it year round. Might actually make a trek up to Goodspeed to see it.

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 10/10/24 at 4:32pm

fashionguru_23 said: "I'll be interested in the score, because I listen to it every year, and love it all.

With Mr. Herman no longer with us, I will be interested if/how the flesh out the score. I don't assume Mrs. Santa Claus is going to belt out Before the Parade Passes By, or A Little More Mascara.

Also, who has the warmth of Angela Lansbury to play her?"

I was going to say Sally Struthers, but she usually works with Oqunquit. 

[Jarethan]

Posted: 10/10/24 at 5:21pm

Call_me_jorge said: "fashionguru_23 said: "I'll be interested in the score, because I listen to it every year, and love it all.

With Mr. Herman no longer with us, I will be interested if/how the flesh out the score. I don't assume Mrs. Santa Claus is going to belt out Before the Parade Passes By, or A Little More Mascara.

Also, who has the warmth of Angela Lansbury to play her?"

I was going to say Sally Struthers, but she usually works with Oqunquit."

I have been unfortunate enough to see her in several of those productions.  Please no.

[Dolly80]

Posted: 10/10/24 at 6:56pm

The film soundtrack isn’t available anywhere Is it? I can’t seem to find it

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 10/10/24 at 7:06pm

Jarethan said: "Call_me_jorge said: "fashionguru_23 said: "I'll be interested in the score, because I listen to it every year, and love it all.

With Mr. Herman no longer with us, I will be interested if/how the flesh out the score. I don't assume Mrs. Santa Claus is going to belt out Before the Parade Passes By, or A Little More Mascara.

Also, who has the warmth of Angela Lansbury to play her?"

I was going to say Sally Struthers, but she usually works with Oqunquit."

I have been unfortunate enough to see her in several of those productions. Please no."

I think Klea Blackhurst would be wonderful.

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 10/10/24 at 7:58pm

I’m also curious how they’ll bloat the score for a two and a half hour show and what songs they’ll add. Is there a trunk of unheard Jerry Herman gems? Aside from a handful of songs in the original score it seemed like the rest were trunk songs anyway.

[Mskuphantm]

Posted: 10/10/24 at 8:32pm

I  hope they will bring some trunk songs, this has big potential truly I loved, still love, the film!  There are some great songs in the score.   Dream casting for title role...Bernadette Peters..followed by MaryBeth Piel, Carolee Carmello, Victoria Clarke

[RunnyBabbit]

Posted: 10/11/24 at 3:10am

Dolly80 said: "The film soundtrack isn’t available anywhere Is it? I can’t seem to find it"

It looks like it’s on Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube.

[Ensemble1728464358]

Posted: 10/11/24 at 12:22pm

It's wonderful to see your enthusiasm for the film and its potential! Bringing in some trunk songs could definitely elevate it further. Your dream casting is spot-on—Bernadette Peters would be a powerhouse, and MaryBeth Piel, Carolee Carmello, or Victoria Clarke would all bring incredible depth to the role! https://fmapps.org

Updated On: 10/29/24 at 12:22 PM

[Dolly80]

Posted: 10/11/24 at 3:38pm

Oh really? I’ll try searching again!

[thinton]

Posted: 10/11/24 at 4:10pm

Mrs. Santa Claus is my favorite holiday movie, so I'm over the moon that this is happening.  Jerry Herman was working on this before his death, so he may have written new songs for it.  In addition, there's a cut song he was going to add back in.  Here's an article with more info from 20 years ago: https://playbill.com/article/jerry-herman-and-mark-saltzman-adapting-mrs-santa-claus-the-musical-for-the-stage-com-122492 

[Ensemble1728464358]

Posted: 10/29/24 at 11:56am

The stage adaptation of *Mrs. Santa Claus* premiering at Goodspeed in 2025 is a delightful celebration of Jerry Herman’s vibrant legacy! Bringing Mrs. Claus’ story to life on stage adds heartwarming layers to the holiday season, offering audiences festive music, family-friendly magic, and Herman’s signature warmth. A perfect seasonal treat!

[GottaGetAGimmick420]

Posted: 10/29/24 at 12:41pm

Ensemble1728464358 said: "The stage adaptation of *Mrs. Santa Claus* premiering at Goodspeed in 2025 is a delightful celebration of Jerry Herman’s vibrant legacy! Bringing Mrs. Claus’ story to life on stage adds heartwarming layers to the holiday season, offering audiences festive music, family-friendly magic, and Herman’s signature warmth. A perfect seasonal treat!"

So judging from your other comment history, I take it you work for the show?