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What's the Story of Mary Poppins?Mary Poppins is the story of the Banks family who live in a big house in London on Cherry Lane. Things are not going well for the family, the children, Jane and Michael, are out of control and are in need of a new nanny. Jane and Michael have their own ideas about what sort of caretaker they should have, while their parents—and in particular Mr. Banks—are insistent on someone strict for the job. When a mysterious young woman named Mary Poppins appears at their doorstep, the family finds that she’s the answer to their prayers, but in the most peculiar way. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren’t the only ones she has a profound effect upon. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that “anything can happen if you let it.”
What is Mary Poppins Like?If you like the movie, you’ll probably love the show. It features all the classic songs (“A Spoonful of Sugar,” “Chim Chim Cher-ee” and “Spercalifragilisticexpialidocious” to name a few) plus some catchy new tunes. With elaborate sets, eye-popping light displays and show-stopping numbers, this Disney-rific production will transport you to the Banks’ household on Cherry Lane as well as the rooftops of London.
Is Mary Poppins Good for Kids?The timeless Mary Poppins was made for children: the story speaks directly to them! There’s plenty of spectacle (she flies!), plenty of laughs and songs the whole family will likely keep singing after the show ends. One moment involving a toy box coming to life may give young ones a fright (and some have noted that it is a tad on the long side for wee ones), but all in all, this is one of Broadway’s surest bets for kids.
HEADLINES: Casting Complete for Mary Poppins National Tour -2/3/2009
HEADLINES: Scarlett Strallen and Adam Fiorentino to Join Mary Poppins on Broadway -9/16/2008
HEADLINES: Gavin Lee to Hit the Road in Mary Poppins -5/21/2008
HEADLINES: Ashley Brown to Hit the Road in Mary Poppins -4/17/2008
HEADLINES: Complete B'way Mary Poppins Casting Announced, Including Jenkins and Luker -5/30/2006
HEADLINES: Ashley Brown and Gavin Lee to Star in Mary Poppins on Broadway -5/8/2006
HEADLINES: Mary Poppins Flies into New Amsterdam in 2006; Lion King on the Move -11/10/2005
FRESH FACE: Scarlett Strallen -12/4/2008
FIRST PERSON: Daniel Jenkins: The Joys of Fatherhood—On and Off Stage -6/17/2008
FIRST PERSON: Gavin Lee: My Supercalifragilistic Broadway Run -3/25/2008
ASK A STAR: Ashley Brown
FIRST PERSON: Anthony Drewe: There's Something About Mary Poppins -1/23/2007
Q&A: Ashley Brown -12/18/2006
FRESH FACE: Gavin Lee -10/26/2006
PHOTO OP: Mary Poppins Celebrates 1,000 Perfs with the Gift of a Jolly Holiday -4/9/2009
PHOTO OP: Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb Moonlight at Mary Poppins -2/25/2009
PHOTO OP: A Day in the Life of Mary Poppins Star Adam Fiorentino -2/23/2009
PHOTO OP: Mary Poppins' Jolly Holiday at Disney World -12/19/2008
VIDEO FEATURES: Behind the Scenes: Backstage at Mary Poppins with New Stars Adam Fiorentino & Scarlett Strallen -11/11/2008
PHOTO OP: New Mary Poppins Stars Strallen and Fiorentino Step in Time to Sardi's -10/17/2008
PHOTO OP: Scarlett Strallen and Adam Fiorentino are Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect New Stars -10/9/2008
PHOTO OP: Seasonal Snapshots: Backstage at Mary Poppins with Henry Hodges -12/28/2007
PHOTO OP: At Mary Poppins, Supermodel Cindy Crawford Meets Broadway's Supernanny -10/10/2007
PHOTO OP: Surfacing at Mary Poppins, Sarah McLachlan & Family -9/26/2007
PHOTO OP: Gloria Estefan Stops by Mary Poppins -9/20/2007
PHOTO OP: Mary Poppins Stars Ashley Brown & Gavin Lee Join Sardi's Gallery -8/30/2007
PHOTO OP: Introducing the Mary Poppins Sundae! -8/16/2007
PHOTO OP: TV's Famed Nannies Fran Drescher and Jo Frost Check Out Mary Poppins -6/29/2007
PHOTO OP: Donny Osmond & Ana Gasteyer Pop in on Mary Poppins -6/13/2007
PHOTO OP: Heroes' Jack Coleman Takes the Family to Mary Poppins -5/11/2007
PHOTO OP: Disney Hit Mary Poppins Flies Past 200 Performance Mark -5/9/2007
PHOTO OP: Disney Stars Ashley Brown, Gavin Lee & Josh Strickland Mingle with Road Presenters at B.B. King's -4/18/2007
PHOTO OP: Poppins Gets a Visit from Former Frasier Star Kelsey Grammer -3/3/2007
VIDEO FEATURES: Behind the Scenes: Backstage at Mary Poppins with Gavin Lee -3/1/2007
PHOTO OP: Paula Deen Meets Mary Poppins -2/7/2007
PHOTO OP: Katie Couric Pops in on Mary Poppins -1/28/2007
VIDEO FEATURES: Opening Night: Mary Poppins -11/21/2006
PHOTO OP: Mary Poppins Lands on Broadway! Musical Opens at the New Amsterdam -11/16/2006