Mariah Carey Working on Christmas Musical  5/1/05

Mariah Carey is writing a festive musical based on her 1994 album Merry Christmas - and intends to storm Broadway, New York, and London's West End with the extravaganza.

The sexy 35-year-old is obsessed with Christmas and is keen to share her passion for yuletide celebrations with audiences of all ages.

She enthuses, "I'm such a festive person and I love Christmas.

"This is perfect for me. I get a chance to live out my Christmas fantasies vicariously through the show.

"I think it's going to be fun and something families can go to see."