Disney Begins Production on SAVING MR. BANKS in LA
by Robert Diamond - Sep 20, 2012
Disney began production today on Saving Mr. Banks, the account of Walt Disney's twenty-year pursuit of the film rights to P.L. Travers' popular novel, Mary Poppins, and the testy partnership the upbeat filmmaker develops with the uptight author during the project's pre-production in 1961.
MARY POPPINS Comes to Pittsburgh, 10/30-11/4
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 17, 2012
Producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh have announced full casting for Pittsburgh's return engagement of MARY POPPINS.
MARY POPPINS to Play Musical Hall in April 2013
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 22, 2012
The beloved Disney classic, MARY POPPINS, is set to land in Kansas City at the Music Hall next year. The show will play a limited run from April 4-April 9, 2013. For tickets to MARY POPPINS' stop in Kansas City, visit www.ticketmaster.com/Music-Hall-Kansas-City-tickets-Kansas-City/venue/49167.
STAGE TUBE: The Story Behind MARY POPPINS' 'Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious'
by Stage Tube - Aug 17, 2012
Watch the video below for the inside story of how Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman dreamed up the lyrics for 'Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious' in Disney's classic film, Mary Poppins. For the theatre, George Stiles and Anthony Drewe expanded the song to make it 'a stage excursion for the whole cast.' Check out the interview, featuring lots of great footage from the touring production, below!
TV: Interview with Nicolas Dromard and Rachel Wallace of MARY POPPINS at the Ahmanson Theatre
by Michael Sterling and Jerry Evans - Aug 16, 2012
The award-winning musical "Mary Poppins", which opened Friday, August 10th at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles has once again been declared a spectacular hit with Los Angeles audiences. BWW TV's Los Angeles correspondent Michael Sterling and JLE Media Producer Jerry Evans spent the day and evening with the stars of the North American National touring company... Rachel Wallace (Mary Poppins) and Nicholas Dromard (Bert), an original Broadway company member. Check out the interview below!
BWW Reviews: MARY POPPINS Revisits the Ahmanson Through September 2
by Don Grigware - Aug 14, 2012
Mary Poppins, which opened at the Ahmanson on August 10 and runs through September 2, proves to be the perfect film to turn into a show. Flashy, whimsical, and packed with songs like "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious," "Feed the Birds, "A Spoonful of Sugar" and "Let's Go Fly A Kite" that had America humming in 1965, the film provided Julie Andrews with her movie debut and an Oscar to boot. In its present incarnation, it is a splashy riot of color, comedy and song that had the audience I saw it with fairly rapturous after every big number.
Photo Flash: Opening Night at MARY POPPINS in LA at the Ahmanson
by BWW News Desk - Aug 12, 2012
Center Theatre Group, Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh present the award-winning musical "Mary Poppins" at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles. "Mary Poppins" opened on Friday, August 10. Check out photos from the opening night arrivals, curtain call and after-party below!
MARY POPPINS Becomes 24th Longest-Running Broadway Show Tonight!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 3, 2012
This evening's performance of MARY POPPINS, Broadway's pefrectly magical musical, will move it past the 1977 original Broadway production of Annie and the 1998 Broadway revival of Cabaret to become the 24th longest-running show in Broadway history when it plays performance #2379 at 8pm at the New Amsterdam Theatre.
MARY POPPINS Plays Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Now thru Aug 5
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2012
Broadway Across Canada and producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh present MARY POPPINS, Calgary's most eagerly awaited stage production, beginning performances at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditoriumon tonight, July 31 at 8 p.m. for a limited engagement of one week through Sunday, August 5.
Rachel Wallace, Nicolas Dromard to Lead MARY POPPINS at the Ahmanson
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 20, 2012
Center Theatre Group and producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh are pleased to announce full casting for the award-winning musical "Mary Poppins" at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles. "Mary Poppins" begins performances August 9 and continues through September 2, 2012, as a bonus option to the 2011-2012 Ahmanson season. Press Opening Night is set for Friday, August 10 at 7:30 p.m.
MARY POPPINS Returns to the Fisher Theater, 10/23-28
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 19, 2012
Broadway In Detroit and producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh announced today that tickets for the Detroit return engagement of MARY POPPINS, at the Fisher Theatre October 23-28, will go on sale to the public on Sunday, July 29 at 10 a.m. at all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 1-800-982-2787, and online at www.ticketmaster.com or www.broadwayindetroit.com. On Monday, July 30, tickets will also be available starting at 10 a.m. at the Fisher Theatre box office.
Tickets Go on Sale Today for MARY POPPINS at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, July 31-Aug 5
by BWW News Desk - Jun 4, 2012
Broadway Across Canada and producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh announced today that tickets for the long-awaited production of MARY POPPINS go on sale to the public today, June 4 at 10 a.m. Calgary's most eagerly awaited stage production will begin performances at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditoriumon Tuesday, July 31 for a limited engagement of one week through Sunday, August 5. The opening night is Tuesday, July 31 at 8pm.
Tickets on Sale June 4 for MARY POPPINS at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, July 31-Aug 5
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2012
Broadway Across Canada and producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh announced today that tickets for the long-awaited production of MARY POPPINS will go on sale to the public on Monday, June 4 at 10 a.m. Calgary's most eagerly awaited stage production will begin performances at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditoriumon Tuesday, July 31 for a limited engagement of one week through Sunday, August 5. The opening night is Tuesday, July 31 at 8pm.
NBC Nightly News to Feature Report on TDF's Autism-Friendly MARY POPPINS, 5/1
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2012
"NBC Nightly News" correspondent Anne Thompson will report on the autism-friendly performance of Mary Poppins, which took place this Sunday, April 29 at 1PM. This performance was presented by Theatre Development Fund's Autism Theatre Initiative, which is a service of TDF's Accessibility Programs (TAP). Mary Poppins is the second Broadway production, after The Lion King, to host an autism-friendly performance. Following an overwhelming response to the announcement of these special performances, both shows promptly sold out.
MARY POPPINS Holds Autism-Friendly Performance Today, 4/29
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2012
TDF's Autism Theater Initiative presents autism-friendly performances of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins today, April 29, at 1pm, at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd, Street, NYC) and Disney's The Lion King on Sunday, September 30, at 1pm, at the Minskoff Theatre (1515 Broadway, NYC). These performances illustrate TDF's commitment to continuing to present autism-friendly performances in New York City. TDF is also available to consult with other theatre organizations across the United States who would like to present their own autism-friendly performances.
THE LION KING & MARY POPPINS to Hold Autism-Friendly Performances
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 18, 2012
TDF's Autism Theater Initiative will present autism-friendly performances of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins on Sunday, April 29, at 1pm, at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd, Street, NYC) and Disney's The Lion King on Sunday, September 30, at 1pm, at the Minskoff Theatre (1515 Broadway, NYC). These performances illustrate TDF's commitment to continuing to present autism-friendly performances in New York City. TDF is also available to consult with other theatre organizations across the United States who would like to present their own autism-friendly performances.
MARY POPPINS Closes at The Bass Theater
by BWW News Desk - Apr 8, 2012
Fort Worth's most eagerly awaited stage production performs at Bass Performance Hall for a limited engagement through Sunday, April 8.
Photo Coverage: MARY POPPINS Visits the Macy's Flower Show!
by Christina Mancuso - Apr 6, 2012
The cast of Broadway's hit musical, MARY POPPINS, performed yesterday, April 5 at the Macy's Annual Flower Show in Herald Square, and we were on hand to catch the company in acton! Check them out below!
MARY POPPINS Comes To The Bass Theater
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2012
Performing Arts Fort Worth and producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh announced today that single tickets for the long-awaited production of MARY POPPINS will go on sale to the public on Monday, February 6 at 10 a.m.
MARY POPPINS Closes at Tennessee Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2012
Producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh announced that the award-winning musical MARY POPPINS will perform at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center's Andrew Jackson Hall in Nashville for a limited engagement of one week through Sunday, March 25.