Santa’s Holiday Playlist
Song 1: Deck the Halls
Cast:
Deck the halls with boughs of holly.
Santa:
Ho Ho Ho! I just love the end of the day after checking my lists not once,
but twice, when I get to play all my favourite music on my trusty old
phonograph.
Cast:
‘Tis the season to be jolly.
Mrs. Claus:
Oh Santa, you’re so old-fashioned.
Cast:
Don we now our gay apparel.
Santa:
Oh, I know you think so, Mrs. C, but you can keep your fancy 8 track
players and compact discs. You still can’t beat the sound of my old LPs.
Cast:
Troll the ancient yule-tide carol, fa la la la la la la la la la la la la la la
la
Scene 1
Santa:
Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Oops!
Sound effect CD track 16
Santa:
Oh, dear! Oh, dear, what have I done? I’ve ruined my favourite record of
all time.
Mrs. Claus:
Don’t worry, dear. We still have Perry Como’s Greatest Hits.
Santa:
But this was my favourite record - children singing my favourite holiday
carols!
A few elves and a couple of reindeer enter
Elf 1:
Hey, Mr. and Mrs. Claus. What’s up?
Mrs. Claus:
Oh Elfie. Santa is very upset because his old records are just wearing out
and Christmas just isn’t Christmas without the music.
Santa:
That’s right dear. There are so many joys of the season.
Elf 1:
Like giving, caring and family togetherness.
Elf 2:
And don’t forget eating (holds up a big turkey leg)
Santa:
But it is the music that speaks to the heart. Oh dear, it is getting so hard
to find records nowadays.
Elf 2:
Well, of course it is boss. Nobody listens to records any more. You’ve got
to get with the program, Santa, and modernize.
Santa:
Modernize?
Elf 3:
That’s right, Santa. Records are a thing of the past. You need to get some
CDs or an MP3 player to store all your favourite tunes. Then you can
listen to them whenever you want to.
Santa:
CDs? MP3 player? What in the world are you talking about? You mean
like cassette tapes?
(all laugh)
Rudolph:
No! You see, Santa, with one of these new gizmos, you can store all of
your favourite tunes and organize them in a “playlist” that you bring up
whenever you’re in the mood for a different kind of music.
Santa:
Different kind of music? What are you talking about? There’s only one
kind of music that really makes me happy.
Dasher:
But, we all have our favourite playlists, Santa, and maybe it’s time you did
too.
Santa:
Well, I’ve never been afraid to learn new things.
(All laugh)
Mrs. Claus:
Oh, Santa! Really! You still drive that same old sleigh you’ve always
driven.
Santa:
But I like my sleigh, and besides, it only has 473 million miles on it. It’s
just getting broken in!
Elf 1:
And those threads, Santa. They’ve got a few miles on them, too.
Santa:
Hey! So I like red!
All:
Obviously!
Santa:
Am I really that old-fashioned? Am I really that out of touch?
Elf 2:
Well, Santa, let’s just say you could use a little updating.
Santa:
Updating? Hmm. Well, I’m always glad to learn something new. Tell me
about this playlist thing and I’ll try to figure it out.
Elf 3:
You see, Santa, with one of these gadgets, we can choose all of our
favourite music and listen to it wherever, whenever.
Rudolph:
That’s right, Santa. For instance, the elves seem to really like Motown
music.
Elf 1:
Yeah, Santa, ever since our long layover on the west coast last year, we
just can’t get enough of that Vancouver City sound.
Elf 4:
It’s so balmy and warm there.
Elf 5:
For Canada.
Elf 4:
Everybody’s driving around in convertibles with the top down- even at
Christmas time!
Elf 2:
So when we want to listen to our music, we just put on our headphones
and scroll to our favourite playlist, all without a scratch.
Santa:
Hmm.
Elf 3:
Here, Santa! Try mine! I know you’re gonna love it.
(Santa puts on headset)
Elf 1:
Now, I’ll just scroll down to “Elf Playlist” and push “play.”
(Santa topples back into his chair and the stage is filled with elves as music starts.)
Song 2: Merry Christmas from Vancouver City
Bright lights
Decked halls
Evergreens
White walls
Lights strung
Corn popped
Carols sung
Hard top
Favourite time of year
Listen, can’t you hear?
It’s Merry Christmas from Vancouver City
Join our caravan from near and far
Merry Christmas from Vancouver City
Forget your one horse sleigh and drive my car
Merry Christmas from Vancouver City
It’s the holiday you’re wishin’ for
If you party in Vancouver City
Just get a red rag top with a four on the floor
Snowflakes
One star
No brakes
Muscle car
Lights up
Looks great
Wish list
V8
Favourite time of year (Favourite time of year)
Listen, can’t you hear?
It’s Merry Christmas from Vancouver City
After New Year’s, I’ll be comin’ home
Merry Christmas from Vancouver City
Turbo charged with some custom chrome
Merry Christmas from Vancouver City
Join our caravan from near and far
Merry Christmas from Vancouver City
Forget your one horse sleigh and drive my car
Drive my car
Merry Christmas from Vancouver City
Seasons greetings from my Chevrolet
Merry Christmas from Vancouver City
Happy holidays from Hazel Trembath, eh
Happy holidays where everything is A. O. K.
Happy holidays from Vancouver City, it’s warm eh
Happy holidays from Vancouver City, it’s warm eh
Scene 2
Santa:
Ho Ho Ho! That was unbelievable! Vancouver BC- it’s warm eh! I do love
that city. Such nice kids!
Elf 1:
See, Santa, you don’t need those silly old records. Just keep that MP3
player for yourself and you’ll always have Motown whenever you like.
Santa:
But…But…
Rudolph:
No! No! That’s not the answer. Here, Santa, take a listen to my music. It
has the true Christmas flavour!
Dasher:
Yeah, we reindeer have our own tunes that you are going to love!
Mrs. Claus:
Oh, I don’t know. Santa doesn’t like that song about Grandma getting run
over very much.
Steve:
Oh, don’t worry Mr. C. Grandma is fine. Besides, our playlist is full of all
kinds of great tunes we picked up last year when the sleigh stopped for
refueling in Calgary, Alberta.
Santa:
Who are you? I don’t recognize you and I know all my reindeer by their
first names.
Steve:
Stampede Steve’s my name and country crooning is my game. Sit back
and relax Santa. I’ve got a jingle for you!
Song 3: A Real Live Country Christmas
I like a real live country Christmas
Country all the way
Nothin’ like a kickin’, cookin’ country holiday
I like a real live country Christmas
Down home with my friends
Decked out in my hat and boots, the fun just never ends
Kick it up
Take it down
Boot scoot all around
Dig that country style
Hop left
Slide right
Gonna have some fun tonight
Do it with a country smile
Step it up, in a row
Line dance, let’s go
Everybody play
Stomp left
Stomp right
Dancin’ up to midnight
Boogie hey, whad da ya say?
Merry Christmas
I like a real live country Christmas
Country all the way
Nothin’ like a kickin’, cookin’ country holiday
I like a real live country Christmas
Down home with my friends
Decked out in my hat and boots, the fun just never ends
Kick it up
Take it down
Boot scoot all around
Dig that country style
Hop left
Slide right
Gonna have some fun tonight
Do it with a country smile
Step it up, in a row
Line dance, let’s go
Everybody play
Stomp left
Stomp right
Dancin’ up to midnight
Boogie hey, whad da ya say?
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas, now
Kick it up
Take it down
Boot scoot all around
Dig that country style
Hop left
Slide right
Gonna have some fun tonight
Do it with a country smile
Step it up, in a row
Line dance, let’s go
Everybody play
Stomp left
Stomp right
Dancin’ up to midnight
Boogie hey, whad da ya say?
Merry Christmas, now (Merry Christmas, now)
Scene 3
Santa:
Ho Ho Ho and yeehaw! That was fun! I can sure see why you reindeer like
that country sound!
Rudolph:
Okay, so do you feel better now, Santa? I’ll be glad to download our
Country Western playlist for you, so you can listen to it whenever you
please.
Santa:
Well…I don’t know…It’s not quite…
(Enter Crystal Snowflake)
Crystal:
Santa! Where on earth is everyone?
(All roll eyes)
Elf 4:
Oh, boy! Here comes Crystal Snowflake!
Elf 5:
Dressed in her snow-white gown!
Crystal:
There’s no business like snow business!
Vixen:
Crystal thinks she’s a Broadway star!
Crystal:
I AM a Broadway star! New York just hasn’t discovered me yet!
Comet:
It’ll never be the same once they do.
Crystal:
I hear that Santa Claus is looking for some new music to listen to.
Santa:
Well, it’s not exactly that. It’s just that my old records are wearing out…
Crystal:
Don’t worry, Mr. C. I’ve got a playlist you’re gonna love! It’s called
“Crystal Snowflake on the Great White Way!”
Mrs. Claus:
You mean you have your own Broadway album, Crystal?
Crystal:
Of course! Only it’s not an album, Mrs. C. It’s a playlist. And my playlist is
nothing but Broadway show tunes. Every one of them is starring me – the
one and only Crystal Snowflake!
(places Santa’s MP3 player in a docking station)
Crystal:
Hmmm. Here. Those headphones aren’t big enough for Crystal’s music!
Song 4: Broadway Lights
Curtain’s up
Lights are bright
All are set for opening night
People shout
Hip hip hoo ray
It’s Christmas on Broadway
We’ve rehearsed almost a year
Chorus line of Christmas cheer
When you’re blue, nothing will do like Christmas on Broadway
Tickets sold
S.R.O
Old Times Square is covered with snow
Musical or drama play
It’s Christmas on Broadway
Seats are full, the theatre packed
Everyone gets in the act
When it snows, everyone goes for a Christmas on Broadway
Hop on a bus or take a train
Bring your hat and candy cane
Crystal’s here to entertain (solo)
With a Broadway melody
A Broadway melody
This is it
Take your cue
Leave your cares on Park Avenue
This will be your lucky day, it’s Christmas on Broadway
We’ve rehearsed for weeks and weeks
Our bones are achin’ so are our cheeks
Everyone knows when it snows, I like old…
Everyone knows when it snows, I’m not cold (solo)
Everyone knows when it snows, I like old Broadway
(Crystal takes multiple bows)
Scene 4
Captain:
Who’s the man all dressed in red?
Soldiers:
Santa is all dressed in red.
Captain:
Who will sing with all they’ve got?
Soldiers:
We will sing, like it or not!
Captain:
Who’s the man we like the best?
Soldiers:
Santa’s who we like the best!
Captain:
Sound off!
Soldiers:
Santa!
Captain:
Sound off!
Soldiers:
Santa! S! A! N! T! A!
(soldiers face Santa at attention)
Captain:
Toy soldiers ready and at your service, sir!
Mrs. Claus:
Oh, how wonderful! I just love toy soldiers on parade!
Santa:
Indeed! You all look marvelous, Captain. I’m very proud of you.
Captain:
Sir, we understand you have a problem here.
Santa:
Well…
Captain:
Never fear, sir! We are here! Toy soldiers, are we ready to travel around
the world with Santa, keeping him safe from enthusiastic parents and
malls full of children?
Soldiers:
Sir! Yes sir!
Santa:
Well, I’ve never really minded the children…
Captain:
Are we ready to go down any chimney first, polish every muddy boot, and
carry any stranded sleigh, in order for Santa to make his appointed
rounds?
Soldiers:
Sir! Yes sir!
Captain:
So, how can we assist you, sir?
Santa:
Well, there’s nothing really important right now…
Mrs. Claus:
You see, Captain, Santa is upset because all of his records are getting so
old that it’s very difficult for him to listen to his favourite music at the
end of a long day of toy making and list checking.
Elf 6:
We’ve been trying to help him. We played our Motown playlist for him.
Rudolph:
And we shared our country hits.
Crystal:
All I can give is Broadway! If he doesn’t like Broadway, I don’t know
what’s the matter with him.
Captain:
Soldiers, Santa needs music!
(Soldiers scratch heads and look confused)
Corporal:
Permission to speak, sir.
Captain:
Yes, corporal?
Corporal:
Well, we toy soldiers have sort of put together our own little playlist of
music that we really like.
Captain:
Really?
Private:
Yes sir! We gathered a lot of music when you gave us those days for R
and R at the beach back in 1976.
Santa:
What kind of music is it, Corporal?
Corporal:
Oh, it’s just a little R and R music, Santa, sir.
Santa:
Rest and relaxation music?
Private:
Oh no, sir. If you please, sir. I’ll be glad to show you.
Santa:
Be my guest.
(Santa hands him the MP3 player and Private puts it in the dock)
Song 5: Just a Little “R and R”
Just a little R and R, oh yeah
Just a little R and R
Just a little R and R, oh yeah
Just a little R and R
You might think that R and R means rest and relaxation
But listen up to what I found on my last vacation
I hit the beach out on patrol
Found good ol’ rock’n roll
That’s R and R (That’s R and R)
I hit the beach out on patrol
Found good ol’ rock’n roll
That’s R and R (That’s R and R)
Just a little R and R, oh yeah
Just a little R and R
Just a little R and R, oh yeah
Just a little R and R
You might find some peace of mind in jazz or a cappella
But let me tell you, Santa Claus, I’m not that kind of fella
When I need to take a break
Goota shimmy, gotta shake
That’s R and R (That’s R and R)
When I need to take a break
Goota shimmy, gotta shake
That’s R and R (That’s R and R)
Just a little R and R, oh yeah
Just a little R and R
Just a little R and R, oh yeah
Just a little R and R
Hup, 2, 3, 4
Hup, 2, 3, 4
Soldiers pick it up, 2, 3, 4
Single file or in a row
In the rain or in the snow
Marching ‘round the Christmas tree
Be the best that you can be
Just a little R and R, oh yeah
Just a little R and R (ooo ooo oooo)
Just a little R and R, oh yeah
Just a little R
Just a little R
Just a little R and R
Scene 5
Mrs. Claus:
Fantastic! You soldiers are the sweetest things!
(Soldiers get embarrassed)
Captain:
Thank you, Mrs. Claus. So, what do you think, Santa, sir? Will the toy
soldiers’ playlist of Rock and Roll favourites be enough to keep you
happy?
Santa:
Oh, Captain, I do so appreciate the music you soldiers have gathered on
your playlist, and the play on words for “R and R” is sheer genius, but…
Captain:
No need to explain, sir. We understand! They’re not your favourite tunes.
Santa:
I guess that’s right, Captain. But I really do appreciate your sharing. After
all, that’s what Christmas is all about.
Captain:
Company, about face! Forward march!
(Soldiers march off)
Captain:
Who’s that man all dressed in red?
Soldiers:
Santa is all dressed in red.
Captain:
Who will sing with all they’ve got?
Soldiers:
We will sing, like it or not!
Santa:
Well, it is so wonderful that all of my friends are trying to make me happy
by sharing their favourite music with me.
Mrs. Claus:
But it just isn’t the same, is it, Santa?
Santa:
Oh, I like all their music, and they are so enthusiastic. But, it’s just
that…well, I’ve always loved…you know…
Mrs. Claus:
Yes, I know…
Song 6: The Sounds of Christmas
Children playing in the snow
People racing to and fro
Laughing ‘neath the mistle toe
These are the sounds of Christmas
These are the sounds of Christmas
Singing carols full of mirth
Ringing bells for all they’re worth
People pray for peace on Earth
These are the sounds of Christmas
These are the sounds of Christmas
Ring a ling (Yes, ring a ling)
Hear them ring (Oh, hear them ring)
Christmas has begun (Listen now, Christmas has began)
Come and sing (Yes, come and sing)
Let us bring (Oh, let us bring)
Joy to every one (Joy to every one)
Singing carols full of mirth
Ringing bells for all they’re worth
People pray for peace on Earth
These are the sounds of Christmas
These are the sounds of Christmas
These are the sounds, the beautiful sounds
These are the sounds of Christmas
Scene 6
Santa:
Oh, Mrs. Claus, you always know just what to say to cheer me up and
remind me of the truly important parts of the holiday season.
Mrs. Claus:
Oh, Santa. I don’t think you’d ever forget that.
Santa:
I guess I can get used to all of these “playbills” or “mpgs” or “uPods” or
whatever. I will miss my old records and favourite songs, though.
Mrs. Claus:
Well, I was waiting to give this to you when you left on Christmas Eve, but
I guess there is nothing wrong with an early gift.
Santa:
Mrs. C, what are you talking about?
(All other characters enter stage)
Mrs. Claus:
I’ve put together a little playlist of your favourite holiday songs just for
you.
Santa:
Really?
Elf 8:
You’re going to love it! It’s called…
All:
Santa’s holiday playlist!
Santa:
Ho Ho Ho! This is wonderful! After all, music is at the heart of Christmas.
The voices of children make our spirits rejoice!
Song 7: Santa’s Holiday Playlist
Deck the hall with boughs of holly
Fa la la la la la la la la
‘Tis the season to be jolly
Fa la la la la la la la la
Don we now our gay apparel
Fa la la la la la la la la
Troll the ancient yule tide carol
Fa la la la la la la la la
See the blazing yule before us
Fa la la la la la la la la
Strike the harp and join the chorus
Fa la la la la la la la la
Follow me in merry measure
Fa la la la la la la la la
While I tell of yule tide treasure
Fa la la la la la la la la
Dashing through the snow, in a one horse open sleigh
O’er the fields we go, laughing all the way
Bells on bob tail ring, making spirits bright
What fun it is to ride and sing a sleighing song tonight
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way!
Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh! Hey!
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way!
Oh what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh!
Jolly old Saint Nicholas, lean your ear this way!
Don’t you tell a single soul what I’m going to say
Christmas Eve is coming soon, now you dear old man
Whisper what you’ll bring to me
Tell me if you can
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy New Year
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy New Year