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?

[Mskuphantm]

Posted: 7/17/25 at 8:14pm

in case anyone else is giddy about this.  There is now artwork for the show, not sure if it will be cover but its a nice update.. hoping for a cast announcement soon.  

 


 

https://www.goodspeed.org/shows/mrs-santa-claus

Updated On: 7/17/25 at 08:14 PM

[TBone]

Posted: 7/18/25 at 3:07pm

I clicked the link above, and noticed that tickets are no longer on sale? And when you scroll through the upcoming season… it’s no longer listed at all. 
Has this been canceled? I’ll be very disappointed if that is the case. I love the film and I have tickets for Dec. I was so looking forward to seeing this live for the holidays.  

Updated On: 7/18/25 at 03:07 PM

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 7/18/25 at 4:04pm

Must just be a Salesforce glitch or maybe individual tix don’t go on sale until later. The show is listed on the Upcoming Shows page and they’re having auditions this month. It’s not on the homepage (from what I can see), but maybe that’s just because they’re focusing on sooner projects. 

[TBone]

Posted: 7/18/25 at 5:00pm

I hope you’re correct and this is still happening. Although, I was able to purchase two single tickets on June 27th.  

[Kad]

Posted: 7/18/25 at 5:03pm

Bummer that Goodspeed seems to be using AI to create show art. 

[KrupYou]

Posted: 7/18/25 at 5:40pm

YES PLEASE..........

[Mskuphantm]

Posted: 7/18/25 at 6:37pm

Kad said: "Bummer that Goodspeed seems to be using AI to create show art."

highly doubtful, just more so done by graphic design, drawing on a computer. 

anyone familiar with NYC skyline over the years does this seem like it could be around 1910(when the film took place) or does it look later like 1930s? 

[kdogg36]

Posted: 7/18/25 at 10:16pm

Mskuphantm said: "anyone familiar with NYC skyline over the years does this seem like it could be around 1910(when the film took place) or does it look later like 1930s?"

There appears to be a rendering of the Empire State Building (the tall one towards to the right), and possibly also 40 Wall Street (in the background furthest to the right), which were both built around 1930.

Updated On: 7/18/25 at 10:16 PM