Mary Poppins is an award-winning Disney Theatrical musical based on the similarly-titled series of children's books and the hit Disney 1964 film. The West End production opened in December 2004 and received two Olivier Awards, one for Best Actress in a Musical and the other for Best Theatre Choreography. The musical features the film's music and lyrics by the Academy Award winning Sherman Brothers, along with additional music and lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. The book was written by Julian Fellowes. The musical was directed by Richard Eyre and co-directed by Matthew Bourne, who also acted as co-choreographer with Stephen Mear. A Broadway production with a near-identical creative team opened in November 2006, with only minor changes from the West End version.^[1] Although he never won an Oscar for any of his movie performances, the comedian Bob Hope received two honorary Oscars for his contributions to cinema. ... For the 2004 stage musical, see Mary Poppins (musical). ... Robert B. Sherman (born December 19, 1925) (see also: Sherman Brothers) is an Academy Award-winning American songwriter who specializes in musical films with his brother Richard M. Sherman. ... Richard Sherman redirects here. ... George William Stiles (born 9 August 1961) is a composer of musicals for stage and screen. ... Robert B. Sherman (born December 19, 1925) (see also: Sherman Brothers) is an Academy Award-winning American songwriter who specializes in musical films with his brother Richard M. Sherman. ... Richard Sherman redirects here. ... Fellowes as Lord Kilwillie Julian Fellowes (born August 17, 1949 in Egypt, although he is British) was an actor for over twenty years before winning the Academy Award for Writing Original Screenplay in 2001 for Gosford Park. ... ... This article is about the Mary Poppins series of childrens books. ... For the 2004 stage musical, see Mary Poppins (musical). ... West End theatre is a popular term for mainstream professional theatre in London, England, or sometimes more specifically for shows staged in the large theatres of Londons Theatreland. Along with New Yorks Broadway theatre, West End theatre is usually considered to represent the highest level of commercial theatre... For other uses of Broadway, see Broadway. ... Gothenburg (Swedish: Göteborg  listen? ) is a city and a municipality on the western coast of Sweden, in the County of Västra Götaland. ... For other uses, see Copenhagen (disambiguation). ... Location of Helsinki in Northern Europe Coordinates: , Country Province Region Uusimaa Sub-region Helsinki Charter 1550 Capital city 1812 Government  - Mayor Jussi Pajunen Area  - Total 187. ... For other uses, see Budapest (disambiguation). ... This article is about the metropolitan area in Australia. ... Look up Award in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The purpose built Lion King theater in Hamburg New Amsterdam Theater in New York City Advertisement for Beauty and the Beast Disney Theatrical, formally known as Walt Disney Theatrical Productions is the stageplay and musical production arm of The Walt Disney Company. ... This article is about the Mary Poppins series of childrens books. ... For the 2004 stage musical, see Mary Poppins (musical). ... The Laurence Olivier Awards, previously known as The Society of West End Theatre Awards, were renamed in honour of British actor Laurence Olivier, Baron Olivier in 1984, having first been established in 1976. ... Although he never won an Oscar for any of his movie performances, the comedian Bob Hope received two honorary Oscars for his contributions to cinema. ... Robert B. Sherman & Richard M. Sherman at the London Palladium in 2002 during the premiere of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: The Stage Musical. ... George William Stiles (born 9 August 1961) is a composer of musicals for stage and screen. ... Fellowes as Lord Kilwillie Julian Fellowes (born August 17, 1949 in Egypt, although he is British) was an actor for over twenty years before winning the Academy Award for Writing Original Screenplay in 2001 for Gosford Park. ... Sir Richard Eyre, (born 28 March 1943), is a British film and theatre director. ... This article is about a British ballet and dance choreographer. ...

The stage musical is a fusion of various elements from the film and the books. Some elements from the Mary Poppins series of children's books that had been omitted from the film were restored, such as the walking statue and the ladders rising to the stars. Others were removed, such as the scene in which Uncle Albert gets caught on the ceiling, laughing. For the 2004 stage musical, see Mary Poppins (musical). ... This article is about the Mary Poppins series of childrens books. ... This article is about the Mary Poppins series of childrens books. ... Basic Characteristics There is some debate as to what constitutes childrens literature. ...

Development

In 1993, theatrical producer Cameron Mackintosh met Pamela Travers and acquired the rights to develop a stage play adaptation of her Mary Poppins books. In 2001, Mackintosh and the head of Disney Theatrical Thomas Schumacher opened talks on a possible collaboration, so that the stage play would be able to use the songs from the Disney film. With both sides committed, a preliminary outline of the show was written in 2002.^[2] Sir Cameron Mackintosh (born 17 October 1946) is a successful British theatrical producer. ... ... The purpose built Lion King theater in Hamburg New Amsterdam Theater in New York City Advertisement for Beauty and the Beast Disney Theatrical, formally known as Walt Disney Theatrical Productions is the stageplay and musical production arm of The Walt Disney Company. ... Thomas Schumacher is the current president of Disney Theatrical Group, the theatrical production arm of the Disney Corporation. ...

Around this time songwriters George Stiles and Anthony Drewe heard about the project, and independently wrote a demo version of a new introductory song for the character of Mary, titled "Practically Perfect". They submitted the song to MacKintosh, and due to his positive response, were officially brought on to the creative team. Julian Fellowes was brought on write the show’s script because of his "clear understanding of the social niceties of the English class system that prevailed in the Edwardian era".^[2]

A workshop of the show was held at the end of 2003 at the rehearsal room at London’s Old Vic Theatre, using the cast of My Fair Lady, which had just closed in West End^[2]. After four weeks of rehearsals at Sadler's Wells, the production moved to Bristol, where an out-of-town tryout opened at the Hippodrome Theatre on September 15, 2004. The Old Vic is a theatre in the Waterloo area of London. ... My Fair Lady is a musical with a book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe, based on George Bernard Shaws Pygmalion. ... // West End most commonly refers to: West End of London West End theatre West End may also refer to: West End, Queensland in Brisbane West End, Queensland (Townsville) in Townsville West End, Vancouver of Vancouver, British Columbia West End of New Westminster, in British Columbia West End, Winnipeg of Winnipeg... This article is about the English city. ... The Hippodrome Theatre, which stood in New York between 1905 and 1939, was reputedly the worlds largest theatre. ... is the 258th day of the year (259th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Productions

London

Main article: List of Mary Poppins (musical) cast members

Cameron Mackintosh's stage adaptation of Mary Poppins had its world premiere at the Bristol Hippodrome starting with previews from September 15, 2004 before officially opening on September 18 for a limited engagement until November 6. The production then moved to the Prince Edward Theatre on December 15, 2004. The role of Mary was played by Laura Michelle Kelly, who subsequently won the 2005 Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for the role and the role of Bert was played by Gavin Lee. Notable replacements have included Scarlett Strallen and Lisa O'Hare as Mary Poppins and Gavin Creel as Bert. The following is a list of current and previous cast members of the Disney Theatrical stage version of Mary Poppins. ... Sir Cameron Mackintosh (born 17 October 1946) is a successful British theatrical producer. ... This article is about the Mary Poppins series of childrens books. ... The Bristol Hippodrome is a theatre in the city centre of Bristol with a capacity of nearly 2000. ... is the 258th day of the year (259th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 261st day of the year (262nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 310th day of the year (311th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Prince Edward Theatre is a theatre situated on Old Compton Street, just north of Leicester Square in the West End of London. ... is the 349th day of the year (350th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Kelly with husband Nick Winston Laura Michelle Kelly (born 4 March 1981) is an English actress and singer who achieved critical acclaim in the role of Mary Poppins in the musical of the same name. ... The Laurence Olivier Awards, previously known as The Society of West End Theatre Awards, were renamed in honour of British actor Laurence Olivier, Baron Olivier in 1984, having first been established in 1976. ... Gavin Lee Gavin Lee is an actor currently starring as Bert in Mary Poppins at the New Amsterdam Theatre on Broadway, which has begun previews in October 2006. ... Scarlett Strallen as the title character in the first replacement cast of the West End production of Mary Poppins. ... Lisa OHare is an English stage actress who has most recently starred in the title role of West Ends Mary Poppins. ... Gavin Creel (b. ...

Prince Edward Theatre 2005

The show sparked mild controversy not long after its debut when producers Cameron MacKintosh and Thomas Schumacher banned children below three from entering the theatre, deeming the show too scary for young children.^[3][4] The ban remained throughout the show's entire run, during the theatre staff were to prevent patrons with children below three to enter. The show was officially tagged as being "for children seven years and up". Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1800x1267, 673 KB) Prince Edward Theatre, London, England. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1800x1267, 673 KB) Prince Edward Theatre, London, England. ... The Prince Edward Theatre is a theatre situated on Old Compton Street, just north of Leicester Square in the West End of London. ...

On March 17, 2005, Julie Andrews, who played Mary Poppins in the film, visited the show as a guest. She appeared on-stage during the curtain calls, where she gave a speech recalling her own memories in the film and praising the cast for their new interpretation.^[5] is the 76th day of the year (77th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Dame Julie Elizabeth Andrews, DBE (born Julia Elizabeth Wells[1] on 1 October 1935[2]) is an award-winning English actress, singer, author and cultural icon. ... Mary Poppins is a fictional character and the protagonist of Pamela Travers Mary Poppins books and all of its adaptations. ... For the 2004 stage musical, see Mary Poppins (musical). ...

A studio recording featuring the original London cast was released in April 2005. The album contains most of the songs from the stage show, but omits a few, including Precision and Order, Cherry Tree Lane Part 3 and many of the Chim Chim Cher-ee interludes.

The production closed on January 12, 2008, after a run of more than three years.^[6] is the 12th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ...

Broadway

New Amsterdam Theatre in 2007.

Following the success of the West End production, a Broadway production debuted on November 16th 2006 at the New Amsterdam Theatre after previews from October 14th. Gavin Lee, who had originated the role of Bert in the West End production, reprised his role in the Broadway production. Broadway performer Ashley Brown was brought on board to play the title role. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 682 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (2776 × 2439 pixel, file size: 2. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 682 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (2776 × 2439 pixel, file size: 2. ... The New Amsterdam Theatre is a playhouse located at 214 West 42nd Street in New York Citys Broadway district. ... The New Amsterdam Theatre is a playhouse located at 214 West 42nd Street in New York Citys Broadway district. ... Gavin Lee Gavin Lee is an actor currently starring as Bert in Mary Poppins at the New Amsterdam Theatre on Broadway, which has begun previews in October 2006. ... West End theatre is a popular term for mainstream professional theatre in London, England, or sometimes more specifically for shows staged in the large theatres of Londons Theatreland. Along with New Yorks Broadway theatre, West End theatre is usually considered to represent the highest level of commercial theatre... For other uses of Broadway, see Broadway. ... Ashley Brown starring as Kristen in Disneys On the Record. ...

The Broadway production differed from the London production in that the "Jolly Holiday" sequence was staged in full technicolour instead of the gray tones of the London show, and in "Anything Can Happen" the stairs to the heavens were replaced by a large version of Mary Poppins' umbrella entering from the stage floor. These changes were later transferred back to the West End production. Jolly Holiday is a song from Walt Disneys film Mary Poppins. ...

The Broadway version received mixed reviews ranging from enthusiastic^[7] to mediocre.^[8] Many critics praised the show for its technical merits.^[9] Despite the mixed reviews, the show has been regularly performing well at the box office since its opening.^[10] After running for 52 weeks, the show recouped all its original investment.^[11]

Other productions

UK tour

A U.K. Tour of the London production commenced on June 4, 2008 and is scheduled to end on April 18, 2009, with stops at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth, Birmingham Hippodrome, Edinburgh Playhouse, Palace Theatre, Manchester, and the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff ^[12]. The cast features Caroline Sheen as Mary Poppins, Daniel Crossley as Bert, and Martin Ball as Mr Banks.^[13] Lisa O'Hare will reprise her role as Mary Poppins beginning October 27, 2008 and will close out the Tour when it ends in Cardiff on April 18, 2009. “UK” redirects here. ... is the 155th day of the year (156th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 108th day of the year (109th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Theatre Royal in Plymouth is a major producing and receiving house consisting of a large main auditorium housing west end musicals, opera and ballet and also a smaller experimental theatre called The Drum. Official Website Categories: | | ... The Birmingham Hippodrome is a theatre situated on Hurst Street in the Chinese Quarter of Birmingham, England. ... Edinburgh Playhouse is a theatre in Edinburgh, Scotland which plays host to numerous touring musicals as well as many touring bands. ... The Palace Theatre Manchester is one of the main theatres in Manchester, England. ... The Wales Millennium Centre The Millennium Centre on its opening night The Wales Millennium Centre (Welsh: Canolfan Mileniwm Cymru) is a £106 million performing arts complex located on the Cardiff Bay waterfront. ... This article is about the capital city of Wales. ... Martin Ball is an experienced theatre and television actor currently starring as Doctor Dillamond in Wicked (musical) at the Apollo Victoria Theatre London. ... Lisa OHare is an English stage actress who has most recently starred in the title role of West Ends Mary Poppins. ... This article is about the capital city of Wales. ... is the 108th day of the year (109th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

US tour

A U.S. Tour has been announced to start on March 25, 2009, with Ashley Brown and Gavin Lee reprising their roles as Mary Poppins and Bert respectively.^[14][15] The tour will start at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago^[11], then will play the State Theatre at Playhouse Square Center in Cleveland from July 17 to August 9,^[16]the Fox Theatre in St. Louis from August 13 to 30, 2009^[17]and the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles from November 2009.^[18] For other uses of terms redirecting here, see US (disambiguation), USA (disambiguation), and United States (disambiguation) Motto In God We Trust(since 1956) (From Many, One; Latin, traditional) Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City National language English (de facto)1 Demonym American... is the 84th day of the year (85th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Ashley Brown starring as Kristen in Disneys On the Record. ... Gavin Lee Gavin Lee is an actor currently starring as Bert in Mary Poppins at the New Amsterdam Theatre on Broadway, which has begun previews in October 2006. ... The Cadillac Palace Theatre (formerly the The New Palace Theatre) is a Chicago theatre. ... For other uses, see Chicago (disambiguation). ... State Theatre or State Theater can refer to: // State Theatre (Melbourne), Australia State Theatre (Sydney), Australia State Theatre (Kaunas) Vilnius State Theatre State Theatre KoÅ¡ice, Slovakia State Theatre (Pretoria), South Africa Hippodrome State Theatre in Gainesville, Florida State Theatre, New Brunswick, New Jersey New York State Theater The long... The Playhouse Square Center, founded in 1921 in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, is the second largest theater complex in the United States (second only to New York Citys Lincoln Center). ... Cleveland redirects here. ... is the 198th day of the year (199th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 221st day of the year (222nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Moorish architectural details of the Fox Theatre in Atlanta Griffins atop the marquee in Detroit. ... The Gateway Arch, shown here behind the Old Courthouse, is the most recognizable part of the St. ... is the 225th day of the year (226th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ...

Europe

The first foreign-language production will open on October 18, 2008 in Göteborg, Sweden at the Göteborgs Operan^[19]. This production will be performed in Swedish, with the book translated by Magnus Lindman. The musical director is Björn Dobbelaere, with actors Linda Olsson as Mary and Magnus Borén as Bert. is the 291st day of the year (292nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Gothenburg (Swedish: Göteborg  listen? ) is a city and a municipality on the western coast of Sweden, in the County of Västra Götaland. ...

A second foreign-language production will open in Copenhagen, Denmark in January 2009^[20]. A Finnish production will open in Helsinki, Finland in January 2009^[20]. The first Eastern European production will open in Budapest, Hungary in September 2009^[20]. For other uses, see Copenhagen (disambiguation). ... Location of Helsinki in Northern Europe Coordinates: , Country Province Region Uusimaa Sub-region Helsinki Charter 1550 Capital city 1812 Government  - Mayor Jussi Pajunen Area  - Total 187. ... For other uses, see Budapest (disambiguation). ...

Australia

An Australian production will open in October 2009 at the Capitol Theatre^[21].

Synopsis

Act I

The show opens with Bert, a man of many professions, introducing the audience to Cherry Tree Lane ("Chim Chim Cher-ee/Cherry Tree Lane- Part 1"). Number 17 is where the Banks family lives: George and Winifred Banks, their two children Jane and Michael, their cook, Mrs Brill and their odd-job man, Robertson Ay. Things are not going well, for Jane and Michael are out of control and as the show starts, their latest nanny, Katie Nanna, storms out. The children decide to write the advertisement for a new nanny ("The Perfect Nanny"), but George Banks has a very different idea of what constitutes the perfect nanny and he tears up the piece of paper and throws it in the fireplace. Within moments Mary Poppins arrives and takes charge of the Banks children, having every confidence in her own qualifications and merits ("Practically Perfect"). Chim Chim Cher-ee is the Oscar winning song from Mary Poppins, the 1964 musical motion picture. ... The Perfect Nanny is a song from Walt Disneys film Mary Poppins, and it is composed by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman. ...

On the children's first outing to the park, they meet Bert and, despite their reservations about his ragged clothes and dirty face, Mary teaches them that they must learn to look past appearances. To illustrate the point, Mary brings the park statues, including a mythological figure named Neleus, to life ("Jolly Holiday"). Jolly Holiday is a song from Walt Disneys film Mary Poppins. ...

While Mary manages the children, other problems lie with their parents. Winifred Banks is aware that she is somehow disappointing both her children and her husband ("Being Mrs Banks"). George Banks, on the other hand, can't understand why she finds the role of wife and mother so difficult ("Cherry Tree Lane (reprise)"). In an effort to please her husband, Winifred sends out invitations for a smart tea party. The children inadvertently sabotage the kitchen preparations, but Mary Poppins sorts it out with a lesson ("A Spoonful of Sugar"). However, it is then revealed that none of the invitees are coming. A Spoonful of Sugar is a song from Walt Disneys film Mary Poppins, and it is composed by Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman. ...

Mary takes the children to visit their father at the bank where he works ("Precision and Order"). There George is busy dealing with possible investment clients: first an ambitious man named Von Hussler who has an elaborate money-making scheme, and then a middle-class man named Northbrook who has a simple factory project. George is furious when Mary turns up with the children, but an innocent question asked by Jane makes him realise how much his values have changed ("A Man Has Dreams") since he was an idealistic young man. He then decides to accept Northbrook's project, and rejects Von Hussler's. A Man Has Dreams is a song from Walt Disneys film Mary Poppins, and it is composed by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman. ...

Outside St. Paul's Cathedral, Mary introduces the children to the Bird Woman ("Feed the Birds"). Jane is suspicious of her, but Michael responds to the Bird Woman and throws crumbs for the birds. On the trip home, the children meet the enigmatic Mrs. Corry who runs a magic sweet shop that also sells words ("Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious"). Feed the Birds (Tuppence a Bag) is a song written by the Sherman Brothers (Richard M. Sherman & Robert B. Sherman) and featured in the 1964 motion picture Mary Poppins. ... Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious (pronounced ) is an English word in the song with the same title in the musical film Mary Poppins. ...

The children return home in high spirits, unaware that things have gone wrong for their father. Unknown to them, George's decision to reject Von Hussler has cost the bank dearly, and he is suspended without pay. George explodes with rage at the children and they are sent to the nursery.

Reacting to her father's outburst, Jane flies into a fury, ignoring Mary Poppins' words of warning about controlling her temper. The frightening consequence of her anger becomes apparent as Jane and Michael's toys take on a life of their own and teach the naughty children a lesson ("Temper Temper").

Realising that Jane and Michael still have a lot to learn, Mary decides to leave Cherry Tree Lane ("Chim Chim Cher-ee - Rooftop Duet"), to bring them to their senses. Her distraught charges find a note bidding them 'au revoir' ("goodbye", "see ya" in French), which they learn from Mrs. Brill, means that perhaps they will see Mary Poppins again. Chim Chim Cher-ee is the Oscar winning song from Mary Poppins, the 1964 musical motion picture. ...

Act II

Unfortunately, in a misguided attempt to please her husband, Mrs Banks arranges for his childhood nanny, Miss Andrew, to take over from the suddenly departed Mary ("Cherry Tree Lane Part 3"). At the very sight of her, Mr. Banks flees, terrified. To everyone's shock and dismay, Miss Andrew is a brutal and cruel tyrant, rejecting any notion of a 'spoonful of sugar' in favour of her own terrible elixir ("Brimstone and Treacle Part 1"). This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...

Terrified of their new nanny, the children escape to the park and find their good friend Bert, who cheers them up and helps Michael fulfil his dream of flying a kite ("Let's Go Fly a Kite"). This marks the return of Mary Poppins. Jane and Michael are thrilled to be reunited with her, and quickly tell her of the changes that have gone on at Number 17. Lets Go Fly A Kite is a song from Walt Disneys film Mary Poppins, and it is composed by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman. ...

Mary (Laura Michelle Kelly) and Bert (Gavin Lee) during "Step in Time".

Also hiding in the park is George, who is depressed over his supposed lack of achievements ("Good For Nothing"). Searching for him is Winifred, who at last understands her husband and the damage that was done to him by Miss Andrew ("Being Mrs Banks (Reprise)"). Image File history File links MaryPoppinsLondon. ... Image File history File links MaryPoppinsLondon. ... Kelly with husband Nick Winston Laura Michelle Kelly (born 4 March 1981) is an English actress and singer who achieved critical acclaim in the role of Mary Poppins in the musical of the same name. ... Gavin Lee Gavin Lee is an actor currently starring as Bert in Mary Poppins at the New Amsterdam Theatre on Broadway, which has begun previews in October 2006. ...

When the children return to Number 17, Mary sets Caruso, Miss Andrew's lark, free from his cage. This leads to confrontation between the two nannies ("Brimstone and Treacle Part 2"). Winifred and then George return at this point, surprised but pleased that Miss Andrew has "left".

On their next adventure, Bert introduces the children to his friends the chimney sweeps ("Step in Time"). The sweeps' dance eventually enters the house, causing chaos. As the sweeps quickly exit, George receives a telegram from the bank requesting his presence there. George assumes that it is to seal his fate, and decides its time to sell the family heirloom. When the vase is shattered by accident, it reveals a collection of gingerbread stars from George's childhood. This leads to a brief moment of reflection for George ("A Man Has Dreams/ A Spoonful of Sugar (Reprise)"). After shaking hands with Bert, George leaves to meet the Chairman of the Bank. Step in Time is a song and dance number from Walt Disneys film Mary Poppins, and it is composed by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman. ... A Man Has Dreams is a song from Walt Disneys film Mary Poppins, and it is composed by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman. ... A Spoonful of Sugar is a song from Walt Disneys film Mary Poppins, and it is composed by Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman. ...

At the children's encouragement, Winifred decides to follow her heart and be at George's side at the bank ("Anything Can Happen"). Unseen to anyone else, Mary takes Jane and Michael to follow, where they watch the unfolding events.

At the bank, George is shocked to learn the truth about his choice: far from ruining the bank, he has made a fortune. They ask for the word that made them so successful, which George admits to be Mary Poppins' word, ("Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious (Reprise)"). Winifred, arriving to defend her husband, finds instead he is the hero of the hour. George apologises for underestimating her, and together they return to the house. ("Anything Can Happen" (Reprise) Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious (pronounced ) is an English word in the song with the same title in the musical film Mary Poppins. ...

Mary realises that with the family reunited and happy, her task is done. With regret she says goodbye to Bert with a kiss,and sets off ("A Spoonful of Sugar (Farewell Reprise)"). Jane and Michael accept that Mary has left again, knowing that they no longer need her. The two children watch as their parents waltz happily together and Mary flies high above the audience, disappearing in a flash. A Spoonful of Sugar is a song from Walt Disneys film Mary Poppins, and it is composed by Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman. ...

Differences from the film

The stage musical is not a direct adaptation of the Disney film, but features elements of both the film and the original books. The dancing penguins in the "Jolly Holiday" sequence and the tea party on the ceiling at Uncle Albert's from the film have been removed altogether. In their place are dancing statues and a visit to Mrs Corry's shop, both taken from the books. For the 2004 stage musical, see Mary Poppins (musical). ... This article is about the Mary Poppins series of childrens books. ...

The musical places more emphasis on Jane and Michael being naughty and their parents being dysfunctional. Jane and Michael are constantly answering back and fighting, necessitating a sequence where Mary (it is implied) causes the toys in their nursery to come to life and berate them via the song "Temper Temper". George Banks has been expanded from the film: in the musical it is revealed that he had a difficult childhood in which he was ignored by his parents and was placed under the care of a fearsome nanny named Ms. Andrew. This nanny, Ms. Andrew, makes an appearance in the musical as the polar opposite of Mary Poppins, advocating "brimstone and treacle" instead of "a spoonful of sugar". Winifred Banks is no longer the suffragette of the film, but a former actress who is struggling to fulfil her husband's expectations of her.

A number of musical sequences have been modified from their purpose in the film. These are:

• "A Spoonful of Sugar" - Originally sung when Mary first arrives at the Banks home; has been moved to a completely new sequence later in the show where the children destroy the Banks kitchen and Mary helps them fix it. It is also referred to in "Brimstone and Treacle Part 2" and featured briefly as a reprise at the finale.
• "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" - Originally sung during the park outing; has been moved to Mrs. Corry's sweet shop outing.
• "Feed the Birds" - Originally sung by Mary before the Banks children visit their father's workplace; has been moved to after the visit and is now sung as a duet between Mary and the Birdwoman.
• "Let's Go Fly a Kite" - Originally sung as the finale by the Banks family at the end of the film; has been moved to near the beginning of Act 2, where it is sung by Bert and the Banks children.

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Songs

ORIGINAL LONDON CAST - "JANES & MICHAELS". Left to right (FRONT): Poppy Lee Friar, Jack Montgomery, Perry Millward, Harry Stott, Ben Watton, Jake Catterall, Nicola Bowman. Left to right (BACK): Charlotte Spencer, Faye Spittlehouse, Carrie Fletcher, with songwriter Robert B. Sherman. (Photo Date: 19 July 2004)

*Not included in the Original London Cast recording. Chim Chim Cher-ee is the Oscar winning song from Mary Poppins, the 1964 musical motion picture. ... The Perfect Nanny is a song from Walt Disneys film Mary Poppins, and it is composed by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman. ... Chim Chim Cher-ee is the Oscar winning song from Mary Poppins, the 1964 musical motion picture. ... Jolly Holiday is a song from Walt Disneys film Mary Poppins. ... Jolly Holiday is a song from Walt Disneys film Mary Poppins. ... A Spoonful of Sugar is a song from Walt Disneys film Mary Poppins, and it is composed by Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman. ... A Man Has Dreams is a song from Walt Disneys film Mary Poppins, and it is composed by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman. ... Feed the Birds (Tuppence a Bag) is a song written by the Sherman Brothers (Richard M. Sherman & Robert B. Sherman) and featured in the 1964 motion picture Mary Poppins. ... Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious (pronounced ) is an English word in the song with the same title in the musical film Mary Poppins. ... Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious (pronounced ) is an English word in the song with the same title in the musical film Mary Poppins. ... Chim Chim Cher-ee is the Oscar winning song from Mary Poppins, the 1964 musical motion picture. ... Chim Chim Cher-ee is the Oscar winning song from Mary Poppins, the 1964 musical motion picture. ... Lets Go Fly A Kite is a song from Walt Disneys film Mary Poppins, and it is composed by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman. ... Chim Chim Cher-ee is the Oscar winning song from Mary Poppins, the 1964 musical motion picture. ... Step in Time is a song and dance number from Walt Disneys film Mary Poppins, and it is composed by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman. ... Step in Time is a song and dance number from Walt Disneys film Mary Poppins, and it is composed by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman. ... A Man Has Dreams is a song from Walt Disneys film Mary Poppins, and it is composed by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman. ... A Spoonful of Sugar is a song from Walt Disneys film Mary Poppins, and it is composed by Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman. ... Feed the Birds (Tuppence a Bag) is a song written by the Sherman Brothers (Richard M. Sherman & Robert B. Sherman) and featured in the 1964 motion picture Mary Poppins. ... A Spoonful of Sugar is a song from Walt Disneys film Mary Poppins, and it is composed by Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1600x1200, 625 KB) Summary (2004) Songwriter Robert B. Sherman attending a rehearsal with the Original London casts Janes and Michaels. Licensing I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1600x1200, 625 KB) Summary (2004) Songwriter Robert B. Sherman attending a rehearsal with the Original London casts Janes and Michaels. Licensing I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Perry Millward (born in Sidcup, Kent[1]) is a British child actor primarily known for his work on stage (especially in Londons West End), although he also has a few television credits. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Michael Ball as Caractacus Potts and Carrie Fletcher as Jemima Potts in the 2002 London production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang performing Hushabye Mountain written by Richard M. and Robert B. Sherman. ... Robert B. Sherman (born December 19, 1925) (see also: Sherman Brothers) is an Academy Award-winning American songwriter who specializes in musical films with his brother Richard M. Sherman. ...

Deleted Songs (from the film)

Songs that were in the original movie but omitted from the musical are:

• Sister Suffragette
• The Life I Lead
• Stay Awake
• I Love To Laugh
• A British Bank
• Fidelity Fiduciary Bank

A deleted song for Mrs. Banks was called "What I Can Do," according to an interview with George Stiles and Richard Sherman. It was thought to be a sort of 1920s-style number, so they later wrote "Being Mrs. Banks" instead. ^[22]. Sister Suffragette is the fictional pro-suffrage protest song sung by Mrs. ... The Life I Lead is a song from Walt Disneys film Mary Poppins, and it is composed by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman. ... Stay Awake is a song from Walt Disneys film Mary Poppins, and it is composed by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman. ... I Love to Laugh(Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious) is the nineth volume of Disney Sing Along Songs featuring songs from Disneys Musical Masterpiece Mary Poppins. ... The Life I Lead is a song from Walt Disneys film Mary Poppins, and it is composed by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman. ... Fidelity Fiduciary Bank is a song from Walt Disneys film Mary Poppins, and it is composed by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman. ... George William Stiles (born 9 August 1961) is a composer of musicals for stage and screen. ... Richard M. Sherman (born June 12, 1928) (see also: Sherman Brothers) is an Academy Award-winning Jewish-American songwriter who specializes in musical film with his brother Robert B. Sherman. ...

Awards and Nominations

2005 Laurence Olivier Awards nominations^[23]

• Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Musical
• Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical - Laura Michelle Kelly (WINNER)
• Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical - Gavin Lee
• Laurence Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical - David Haig
• Laurence Olivier Award for Best Director - Richard Eyre and Matthew Bourne
• Laurence Olivier Award for Best Theatre Choreographer - Matthew Bourne and Stephen Mear (WINNER)
• Laurence Olivier Award for Best Lighting Design - Howard Harrison
• Laurence Olivier Award for Best Set Design - Bob Crowley
• Laurence Olivier Award for Best Costume Design - Bob Crowley

2005 Evening Standard Theatre Awards nominations^[24]

• Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Musical
• Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Designer - Bob Crowley (WINNER)
• Sydney Edwards Award for Best Director - Richard Eyre

2005 Theatregoer's Choice Awards nominations

• Theatregoer's Choice Award for Best New Musical - Nominated
• London Calling - Best Director - Richard Eyre and Matthew Bourne
• Theatregoer's Choice Award for Best Actress in a Musical - Laura Michelle Kelly
• Theatregoer's Choice Award for Best Actor in a Musical -Gavin Lee
• Theatregoer's Choice Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical - Linzi Hateley
• Theatregoer's Choice Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical - Rosemary Ashe
• Theatregoer's Choice Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical - David Haig
• Theatregoer's Choice Award for Best Designer - Bob Crowley (WINNER)
• Theatregoer's Choice Award for Best Choreographer - Matthew Bourne and Stephen Mear

2007 Theatregoer's Choice Awards nomination

• Best Takeover Role - Scarlett Strallen^[25]

2007 Tony Award nominations^[26]

• Tony Award for Best Musical
• Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical - Gavin Lee
• Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical - Rebecca Luker
• Tony Award for Best Choreography - Matthew Bourne and Stephen Mear
• Tony Award for Best Scenic Design of a Musical - Bob Crowley (WINNER)
• Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Musical - Bob Crowley
• Tony Award for Best Lighting Design of a Musical - Howard Harrison

2007 Outer Critics Circle Award nominations^[27]

• Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding New Broadway Musical
• Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding New Score
• Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Director of a Musical - Richard Eyre and Matthew Bourne
• Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Choreography - Matthew Bourne and Stephen Mear
• Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical - Gavin Lee
• Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical - Ashley Brown
• Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical - Daniel Jenkins
• Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical - Rebecca Luker
• Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Set Design - Bob Crowley
• Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Costume Design - Bob Crowley
• Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Lighting Design - Howard Harrison

2007 Drama League Award nominations^[28]

• Drama League Award for Distinguished Production of a Musical
• Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance - Ashley Brown and Gavin Lee

2007 Drama Desk Award nominations^[29][30]

• Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical
• Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical - Ashley Brown
• Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical - Gavin Lee (WINNER)
• Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Choreography - Matthew Bourne and Stephen Mear
• Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Book of a Musical - Julian Fellowes
• Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Set Design of a Musical - Bob Crowley (WINNER)

The Laurence Olivier Awards, previously known as The Society of West End Theatre Awards, were renamed in honour of British actor Laurence Olivier, Baron Olivier in 1984, having first been established in 1976. ... The Evening Standard Awards are presented annually for oustanding achievements in London Theatre. ... // 1940s 1949 Kiss Me, Kate - Music and lyrics by Cole Porter, book by Bella and Samuel Spewack. ... The Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical is awarded to the actor who was voted as the best actor in a musical play, whether a new production or a revival. ... The Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical is awarded to the actress who is voted the best non-starring actress in a musical, whether a new production or a revival. ... Rebecca Luker is an American musical theatre actress and soprano who has appeared in several prominent Broadway productions. ... The Tony award for Choreography has been awarded since 1947. ... The Tony Award for Best Scenic Design is the Tony Award given to a designer for outstanding set design of either a play or musical. ... The Tony Award for Best Lighting Design of a Musical has been given since 1970. ... Begun during the 1949-1950 theater season, the Outer Critics Circle Awards are presented annually for theatrical achievements both on and Off-Broadway. ... Created in 1935, the Drama League Awards honor distinguished productions and performances both on Broadway and Off-Broadway, in addition to recognizing exemplary career achievements in theatre, musical theatre, and directing. ... Created in 1955, the Drama Desk Award was created to recognize Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway shows in addition to Broadway shows. ...

External links

• Mary Poppins at the Internet Broadway Database
• Mary Poppins - London production website
• Mary Poppins - Broadway production website
• Mary Poppins - Broadway.com profile
• Mary Poppins - A fan website

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References