Mary Poppins the Musical News Stories

Disney Theatricals Productions' Mary Poppins offers a darker look at the whimsical nanny with all-new songs as well as songs from the Disney classic.

• 'Mary Poppins' took a long time to fly to the stage - Orange County Register (11/13/2009)
  Disney Theatricals' "Mary Poppins" comes to LA's Ahmanson Theatre beginning November 15th and is scheduled through Feb 7th. The Orange County Register talks about the development of the stage production.
• Extension for 'Mary Poppins' - (8/31/2009)
  The touring performances will run four weeks longer than previously announced in LA's Ahmanson Theater. The show will now run Nov 15 through Feb 7.
• Mary Poppins to Play Melbourne in 2010; Other Int'l Productions Planned - Mary Poppins (7/14/2009)
  The Disney-Cameron Mackintosh musical Mary Poppins -- based on the books by Australia's P.L. Travers and the classic 1964 Walt Disney film -- will open at Her Majesty's Theatre in Melbourne in July 2010.
• Child lands big Disney role - (7/7/2009)
  Carter Thomas, 9, of La Crescenta, CA was selected this past week by Disney to portray Michael Banks in a touring production of "Mary Poppins"
• Mary Poppins Will Get Production Near Amsterdam - Mary Poppins (11/11/2008)
  Disney and Cameron Mackintosh announced on Nov. 10 that an open-ended run of Mary Poppins will play the Circus Theatre in Scheveningen, Holland, outside of Amsterdam in 2010.
• My Supercalifragilistic Broadway Run - Mary Poppins (4/2/2008)
  Gavin Lee, currently starring as �Bert� in Broadway�s classic musical, Mary Poppins, is now featured in the "First Person" column on Broadway.com. Lee recently shared with Broadway.com his new love for New York, Broadway audiences and the excitement that comes with starring in Mary Poppins
• Mary Poppins Brown brings Broadway to the Bay - (2/11/2008)
  On Saturday, February 9, Brown performed to a sold out crowd with the 65-member Pensacola Symphony Orchestra and special guests the Pensacola Children�s Chorus at the Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola, FL.
• "Anything Can Happen If You Let It" colorfully chronicles Mary Poppins' journey from page to stage - (12/19/2007)
  Jim Hill reviews Brian Sibley & Michael Lassell's great new making-of book. Which -- through a trio of artfully designed books -- covers the history of this much beloved character.
• Mary Poppins Musical Featured on ABC's The View, Dec 18 - Mary Poppins (12/17/2007)
  Disney Theatricals' Mary Poppins will be featured on The View. On the segment, co-host Sherry Shepherd goes backstage at Mary Poppins to fly high above the glorious orchestra of Disney�s New Amsterdam Theater. And, Mary Poppins producer and President of Disney Theatrical Group, Thomas Schumacher, will sit down with all of The View co-hosts to talk about his new book, "How Does The Show Go On? An Introduction To The Theatre."
• Mary Poppins Recoups Its Investment - Associated Press (12/5/2007)
  The Associated Press reports Mary Poppins' producers Thomas Schumacher and Cameron Mackintosh have announced the stage show has recouped its investment and plans tours in North America and other locations.
• Mary Poppins to Launch U.K. Tour in June 2008 - Playbill (10/15/2007)
  Playbill highlights the touring schedule for Disney Theatricals Mary Poppins.
• Two Friends Become 'Brother and Sister' - Mary Poppins (8/31/2007)
  Interview with Devynn Pedell and Jacob Levine who portray Jane and Michael Banks in Disney Theatricals' Mary Poppins.
• Treat for Broadway's 'Mary Poppins' Cast - Associated Press (8/16/2007)
  The Associated Press reports Broadway's Mary Poppins will be honored with a specialty dessert at Serendipity 3.
• London Mary Poppins Will Close in January 2008 - Mary Poppins (6/1/2007)
  The London production of Mary Poppins will close January 12, 2008.
• 'Mary Poppins' Receives Seven Tony Nominations Including Best Musical - (5/15/2007)
  Mary Poppins received seven Tony nominations
• Tarzan to Celebrate One Year on Broadway with Book Signing - Playbill (5/10/2007)
  Playbill reports Disney's Tarzan will celebrate its first anniversary on May 10th.
• Mary Poppins Likely to Launch Tour in 2008 - Playbill (5/10/2007)
  Playbill reports Disney Theatrical Productions is looking at option for a fall 2008 tour of Mary Poppins.
• Mary Poppins marks its 200th performance - Mary Poppins (5/7/2007)
  The super new Broadway hit musical Mary Poppins marks its 200th performance at the New Amsterdam Theatre on Wednesday, May 9th at 8pm. To celebrate, there will be a cake for the company after the matinee performance.
• Mary Poppins, Coast of Utopia Tops Among Outer Critics Circle Nominees - (4/23/2007)
  Disney's Mary Poppins received 11 nominations for the 2007 Outer Critics Circle Awards.
• Backstage at Mary Poppins with Gavin Lee - Mary Poppins (3/2/2007)
  A backstage tour of Mary Poppins starring leading man Gavin Lee and co-stars Ashley Brown, Katherine Doherty, Mathew Gumley, Henry Hodges, Daniel Jenkins, Rebecca Luker, Cass Morgan and Delaney Moro.
• Broadway Bears Charity Auction Raises $130,000 - Broadway.com (2/12/2007)
  Broadway.com reports the top auction item at the 10th Broadway Bears auction was a Mary Poppins bear signed by Broadway star Ashley Brown and Julie Andrews.
• There's Something About Mary Poppins - Mary Poppins (1/25/2007)
  An interview with Mary Poppins lyricist/librettist Anthony Drewe.
• Ashley Brown Flying High in 'Mary Poppins' - Mary Poppins (12/19/2006)
  An interview with Mary Poppins' Ashley Brown.
• The View will feature a performance by the Cast of Mary Poppins, Dec 7 - Mary Poppins (12/6/2006)
  On Thursday, December 7th the cast of Mary Poppins will perform on ABC's The View.
• Interview with Mary Poppins' Gavin Lee - Mary Poppins (12/6/2006)
  Chat with Gavin Lee who plays Bert the Chimney Sweep in Disney Theatricals' Mary Poppins.
• Holiday Season Bright on Broadway - Mary Poppins (11/28/2006)
  Disney Theatricals' Mary Poppins and Tarzan were among the top 10 at the Broadway Box Office. Tarzan experienced its best sales ever.
• Mary Poppins Review - Variety (11/17/2006)
  Variety describes Disney Theatricals' Mary Poppins as "bursting with dazzling stagecraft, stunning design, old-fashioned storytelling virtues and genuine charm."
• Mary Poppins Opens at the New Amsterdam Nov 16 - Mary Poppins (11/17/2006)
  A brief look at Disney Theatricals' Mary Poppins.
• Meddler on the Roof - New York Times (11/17/2006)
  The New York Times reviews Disney Theatricals' Mary Poppins.
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• Drewe & Stiles Put New Songs Into Mary Poppins, But Honor Classics - Playbill (11/16/2006)
  Playbill talks with the composer George Stiles and lyricist Anthony Drewe for Disney Theatricals' Mary Poppins.
• Poppins pops up on stage - Mary Poppins (11/15/2006)
  A brief chat with Mary Poppins George Stiles, Richard Sherman and Anthony Drewe. Sherman wrote songs for the 1964 film.
• Mary Poppins to debut in New York - Reuters (11/14/2006)
  Reuters reports Disney's Mary Poppins makes its official debut at the New Amsterdam Theater on Thursday, November 16.
• The Pen Behind 'Poppins' - New York Sun (11/14/2006)
  The New York Sun talks with Julian Fellowes who has helped bring Mary Poppins to the stage as the musical's scriptwriter.
• Cameron Mackintosh Talks Mary P and Les Miz - New York Times (11/7/2006)
  The New York Times talks with Cameron Mackintosh about Mary Poppins and offers a brief history of how the project found its way to Broadway.
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• Something About Mary - New York Post (10/31/2006)
  The New York Post talks about the recent set issues at Disney Theatricals' Mary Poppins.
• Interview with Gavin Lee, Bert in "Mary Poppins" - Mary Poppins (10/27/2006)
  A brief interview with Gavin Lee who protrays Bert in Disney Theatricals' Mary Poppins.
• Mary Poppins Grinds to a Halt Oct. 25, Performance Resume Thursday - Mary Poppins (10/26/2006)
  Technical difficulties with the October 25th performance of Mary Poppins during Act Two lead to a cancellation however Thursday's performance was anticipated to go on a usual.
• Too many spoonfuls of sugar? - Variety (10/25/2006)
  Variety reports industry watchers are keeping an eye on the upcoming production of Mary Poppins wondering if it will spread Disney's theater audiences too thin.
• Mary Poppins Featured on "20/20" - 20/20 (10/24/2006)
  ABC's 20/20 will feature a segment on Disney Theatricals' Mary Poppins on October 27th. For a preview of the upcoming segment, click here.
• Mary Poppins Lands on Broadway at New Amsterdam Theatre Oct 14 - Mary Poppins (10/17/2006)
  Previews of Disney's Mary Poppins begin October 14th at the New Amsterdam Theatre.
• Mary Poppins First Look - Mary Poppins (9/1/2006)
  A first look at the stars of the upcoming Broadway production of Mary Poppins.
• Mary Poppins at the New Amsterdam - Mary Poppins (7/3/2006)
  Images of the Mary Poppins marquee at the New Amsterdam.