MARY POPPINS to Land in Jefferson Park This April

Windy City Music Theatre, one of Chicago's fastest-growing professional theatre companies, will present Disney & Cameron Mackintosh's MARY POPPINS, April 2-17, in Jefferson Park. The show will feature a cast of nearly three dozen performers - adults, auditioned youth, teens and non-auditioned youth.

One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, MARY POPPINS delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and received nominations for seven TONY Awards, including Best Musical.

The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family how to value each other again. 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." MARY POPPINS is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs ("Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" "Spoonful of Sugar" and "Jolly Holiday"), breathtaking dance numbers, and astonishing stagecraft.

WCMT's production features Casi Maggio Kristant as Mary Poppins. She was nominated in 2013 for a Jeff Award for her performance in NightBlue Performing Arts' Avenue Q.

MARY POPPINS will be directed by WCMT Artistic Director Jerry R. Foust, with choreography by JZ Zaeske, and music direction by Jordan Richardson.

IF YOU GO:

MARY POPPINS

SHOW DATES & TIMES:

• Saturday, April 2 @ 3pm & 7pm
• Sunday, April 3 @ 2pm & 6pm
• Friday, April 8 @ 7pm
• Saturday, April 9 @ 3pm & 7pm
• Sunday, April 10 @ 2pm & 6pm
• Friday, April 15 @ 7pm
• Saturday, April 16 @ 3pm & 7pm
• Sunday, April 17 @ 2pm & 6pm

LOCATION: The Jefferson Playhouse | 4766 No. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60630

ADVISORIES: This show is great for all ages, and best enjoyed by ages 4 & older.

TICKETS: Adults, $22 / Youth (17 & under) $16.75. Group discounts available (email marketing@windycityperforms.org)

TO BOOK ONLINE: www.windycityperforms.org

Windy City Music Theatre is a professional theatre and performing arts school. The company provides classes, camps and shows for all-ages in its Jefferson Park studios, and in schools around Chicagoland. Founded as Youth Company Chicago in 2012, WCMT has grown to a bustling program that serves over 800 students in education programs, and performs for thousands and thousands of audience members. More than just another theatre company, WCMT has become an artistic home where teachers, students, parents and community members learn, create, perform, and inspire each other. In 2015, we renovated and opened the new Jefferson Playhouse, a 66- seat venue that allows us to showcase our students and professionals in a beautiful, intimate blackbox-style theatre.

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