Search - Original Studio Cast, Ron Lytle, Ryan Drummond, Melissa O'Keefe, Sheelagh Murphy, Michael P. Mendelsohn, Jordyn Foley, Pierce Peter Brandt Chris Vettel :: The Man Who Saved Christmas

The hit musical loosely based on the true story of 'Erector Set' inventor A.C. Gilbert finally comes to CD! The show is set in 1917, when the United States was embroiled in the drama of World War I. As Washington lawmakers proposed a ban on toy sales for the duration of the holiday season, A.C. Gilbert battled the bureaucrats, and emerged victorious. He became a hero to children everywhere, and was forever thereafter known as "The Man Who Saved Christmas." Composer-Lyricist Ron Lytle's (OH MY GODMOTHER!) "New Old-Fashioned" musical version of the tale has been lifting audiences to their feet on two continents for nearly a decade, with its tuneful melodies and sparkling lyrics. Veterans of Broadway Productions, Broadway Road Companies, National and International Tours, the New York City Opera Company, Cabaret, and even the world of Reality TV Show singing competitions have come together to record the 19-song score in its entirety. Leading the cast is Chris Vettel as A.C.Gilbert. Offering able-voiced support are Ryan Drummond (Johnny Eli), Melissa O'Keefe (Alice Finch), Sheelagh Murphy (Mary Gilbert), Michael P. Mendelsohn (Dixon), Jordyn Foley (Ellen), and Pierce Peter Brandt (Daddy). With a tip-top cast singing a score that has left reviewers from Virginia to California searching their thesauruses for superlatives, one thing is clear: "You Can See It'll Be A Very Merry Christmas After All!" "A cinch to become a holiday classic." --CONTRA COSTA TIMES "A charming new musical...brightened by 16 hummable songs. --OAKLAND TRIBUNE "Uplifting, deeply moving and hilariously funny. Full of wonderful music." --ISLAND ARTS "A great holiday story, a romantic comedy and a toe tapping musical. --THE GAZETTE VIRGINIAN "An absolute gift...filled with great songs. --ALAMEDA SUN