Ms. Christmas Comes to Town is a 2023 Hallmark Movies & Mysteries original film starring Barbara Niven, Erica Durance, and Brennan Elliott. Directed by Jason Bourque from a screenplay by Brook Durham, the film premiered Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Kim Arnott and Kate Gajdosik produced the film.
The story follows Gale (Barbara Niven), a beloved on-air host known to viewers as “Ms. Christmas” on the Holiday Shopping Channel. After receiving a life-changing health diagnosis, she sets out on a cross-country trip to spread Christmas cheer one final time before her farewell broadcast, joined by Amanda (Erica Durance) and Travis (Brennan Elliott).
Quick Facts
| Title | Ms. Christmas Comes to Town |
| Type | TV Movie |
| Release Date | October 26, 2023 (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) |
| Director | Jason Bourque |
| Starring | Barbara Niven, Erica Durance, Brennan Elliott |
| Where to Watch | Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, Peacock |
Ms. Christmas Comes to Town Soundtrack
Like most entries in the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries holiday library, Ms. Christmas Comes to Town leans on a mix of orchestral cues and licensed Christmas standards to set the mood. However, Hallmark does not publish a formal soundtrack album or an official scene-by-scene song credit list for this title, and no confirmed composer or licensed-song list for this specific film could be independently verified.
Readers should treat any detailed song list attributed to this film with caution: several songs previously (and incorrectly) associated with this title — including “Silver Bells” (Kate Smith’s 1966 recording), Alan Silvestri’s “Spirit of the Season,” “Suite from the Polar Express,” and “When Christmas Comes to Town” (performed by Matthew Hall and Meagan Moore) — actually belong to Robert Zemeckis’s The Polar Express (2004), an unrelated animated film. Those tracks have been removed from this page since they do not belong to Ms. Christmas Comes to Town.
Cast
- Barbara Niven as Gale, “Ms. Christmas”
- Erica Durance as Amanda
- Brennan Elliott as Travis
- Mark Brandon as James
- Chris Gauthier as Murray
- Judith Maxie as Elizabeth
Ms. Christmas Comes to Town premiered on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries and continues to air in the network’s holiday rotation. The film is also available to stream on Peacock.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed Ms. Christmas Comes to Town?
The film was directed by Jason Bourque from a screenplay by Brook Durham.
Who stars in Ms. Christmas Comes to Town?
The film stars Barbara Niven as Gale (“Ms. Christmas”), alongside Erica Durance and Brennan Elliott.
Does Ms. Christmas Comes to Town have an official soundtrack album?
No official soundtrack album or composer has been publicly credited for this Hallmark Movies & Mysteries original. It most likely uses a mix of licensed holiday standards and incidental score, as is typical for the network, but a confirmed song-by-song list is not publicly documented.
Where can I watch Ms. Christmas Comes to Town?
The film aired on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries and is also available to stream on Peacock.
When did Ms. Christmas Comes to Town premiere?
It premiered on Thursday, October 26, 2023, on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.
What is Ms. Christmas Comes to Town about?
It follows Gale, a shopping-channel host known as “Ms. Christmas,” who takes a cross-country trip to spread holiday cheer after receiving a serious health diagnosis.
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