Jenny Powers and Rob McClure to Star in Mary Poppins at the Muny

Jenny Powers and Rob McClure will lead the Muny's production of Mary Poppins as Mary and Bert respectively. Directed by Gary Griffin, the musical will run July 25 through August 2 at the St. Louis venue. 

In addition to Powers and McClure the show will also feature Erin Dilly (A Christmas Story) as Winifred Banks and Stephen Buntrock (A Little Night Music) as George Banks. The cast also includes Elizabeth Teeter as Jane Banks, Aidan Gemme as Michael Banks, James Anthony as Admiral Boom, Zoe Vonder Haar as Mrs. Brill, Anthony Daniel as Robertson Ay, Laura Ackermann as the Bird Woman, and Rebecca Finnegan as Queen Victoria.

Mary Poppins is the story of the Banks family who needs a new nanny for their children, Jane and Michael. When a mysterious young woman named Mary Poppins appears at their doorstep, the family finds that she’s the answer to their problems, but in ways they’ve never imagined. Featuring the same beloved score by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman from the 1964 movie, Mary Poppins features “A Spoonful of Sugar,” "Chim Chim Cher-ee” and “Step In Time” as well as new numbers written specifically for the stage musical.

Powers has appeared on Broadway in Grease and Little Women. McClure recently earned a Tony nomination for playing Charlie Chaplin in Chaplin. His other Broadway credits include Avenue Q and I'm Not Rappaport.