Mary Poppins has arrived at Broadway's magnificent New Amsterdam Theatre in a new musical so extraordinarily enchanting that, like critics, you'll have just one word for it: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Based on P.I. Travers' cherished stories and the classic 1964 Walt Disney film, MARY POPPINS, currently one of London's biggest sensations, features the Sherman brothers' original Academy Award®-winning songs. In collaboration with Cameron Mackintosh, the show has been created by Academy Award®-winning screenwriter Julian Fellowes, who has written the book, and the Olivier® Award-winning team of George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, who have composed new songs and additional music and lyrics.
Olivier® Award-winning director Richard Lyre leads a dream team of vision and stagecraft, bringing to life the story of the Banks family and their magical nanny. Co-direction and choreography is by Olivier® Award-winner Matthew Bourne, set and costume design is by Tony Award® winner Bob Crowley, co-choreography is by Olivier® Award-winner Stephen Mear, and lighting design is by Olivier® Award-winner Howard Harrison.
MARY POPPINS marks the first collaboration between Disney, producer of such acclaimed productions as THE LION KING, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and TARZAN, and Cameron Mackintosh, legendary producer of record-breaking shows THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, CATS and LES MISERABLES.
Before the hit stage musical MARY POPPINS' three-month-long tour stop at Los Angeles' Ahmanson Theatre comes to an end on February 7, BroadwayWorld's Michael Lawrence Quintos sat down with Bolger for a nice, long chat about his year on tour, his stay in Los Angeles, his video blog stardom, and his future plans after he dances his final super-CALI-fragilistic jig. (more...)
BROADWAY BEARS is an auction featuring a cuddly chorus line of one-of-a-kind teddy bears, each meticulously outfitted in original, handmade costumes by Broadway's leading costume designers and representing memorable characters from plays and musicals, past and present. (more...)
As Caroline prepares to launch her Debut album Raise the Curtain and join the North American tour of Mary Poppins, BWW catches up with the busy lady. (more...)
Dick Van Dyke delighted theatergoers when he made a surprise cameo in the LA engagement of the MARY POPPINS NORTH AMERICAN TOUR on January 22. Van Dyke, 84, reprised his smaller film role, that of the crotchety bank president Mr. Dawes, in front of an ecstatic, sold out house at the Ahmanson Theater as part of a charity fundraiser. (more...)
Julie Andrews made a guest appearance on "The Daily Show" with John Stewart to discuss her new film "The Tooth Fairy", her coming back after surgery, and her new concert. (more...)
Overnight Musicals documentary is now in post-production. The film follows top Broadway and television artists in their journey from the blank page to the stage at The 24 Hour Musicals, where four brand new musicals are written, rehearsed and performed, all within 24 hours. (more...)
Ela brilhou em COMPANY, MISS SAIGON, LADO A LADO COM SONDHEIM (SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM), A ÓPERA DO MALANDRO entre muitos outros musicais. Agora Sabrina Korgut está de volta ao Rio de Janeiro para mas uma vez mostrar aos cariocas sua divertidíssima e apreciadíssima participação em AVENIDA Q (AVENUE Q). (more...)
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes treated daughter Suri Cruise to evening out at the Ahmanson Theatre to see the LA engagement of the beloved stage musical, MARY POPPINS. This is the second time Suri has seen the world's most famous nanny on stage. Katie brought her to see the smash hit Broadway production in August 2008 during NY rehearsals for her own Broadway debut in Arthur Miller's All My Sons. (more...)
Students were engaged and challenged as they learned original Jerome Robbins choreography in a morning dance class, led by West Side Story's dance captain Marina Lazzaretto, on Saturday, December 19. (more...)
Last night, Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas and Frankie Jonas attended Mary Poppins on Broadway with their parents, grandparents and "J.O.N.A.S!' series co-star Chelsea Staub at the New Amsterdam Theatre. (more...)
Broadway favorite Christopher Sieber (Shrek, Spamalot) spent Saturday, December 12 mentoring the young talent of Broadway's future as they led the morning portion of a Shrek master class with Broadway Artists Alliance. Sieber (Lord Farquaad) answered questions and candidly spoke about his experiences with Shrek as well as other stage and screen credits to a group of eager and talented young performers ages 10 to 21. The group's morning Q & A was followed with a Song Interpretation class led by Sieber. The master class concluded with a Musical Theatre Audition Technique session by a representative from Tara Rubin casting. (more...)
Broadway veteran Cara Kjellman (Billy Elliot, 42nd Street) spent Saturday, December 12 mentoring the young talent of Broadway's future as she led the morning portion of a Billy Elliot master class with Broadway Artists Alliance. Kjellman was joined by fellow cast members Ruby Rakos, Chelsea Galembo, and Danika Yarosh to answer questions and speak about their experiences with Billy Elliot as well as other stage credits to a group of eager and talented young performers ages 10 to 21. (more...)
Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the favorite theatre-lover in your life, Broadwayworld.com has you covered. The Broadway Store, a proud partner of BroadwayWorld.com, has compiled a list for us of their most popular items during this holiday shopping season. These items have been sold all across America, the UK and beyond, and we are happy to feature 15 great specials below for all Broadwayworld.com visitors. So get out your lists, check them twice, and try to remember who's been naughty or nice. Broadwayworld.com is coming to town!
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The 21st Annual GYPSY OF THE YEAR COMPETITION announced an all time record total of $4,630,695 had been raised by the 60 participating Broadway, Off-Broadway, and National Tour companies to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. This year's total breaks the previous record when $3,927,000 was raised for the 2007 GYPSY OF THE YEAR COMPETITION.
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The North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center 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 for a LIMITED-TIME HOLIDAY SALE now through December 31, 2009.
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BWW Interviews: Andrew Keenan-Bolger Talks MARY POPPINS Tour
Photo Flash: Bidding For Good: Broadway Bears
BWW Interviews: Caroline Sheen, As She Releases RAISE THE CURTAIN
GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Jeffrey Page of FELA!
STAGE TUBE: Dick Van Dyke Talks His Magical Return to the Stage in MARY POPPINS with ET
Photo Flash: Dick Van Dyke Returns to his MARY POPPINS Roots with Cameo Appearance at Ahmanson Theatre
STAGE TUBE: Julie Andrews On 'The Daily Show'
STAGE TUBE: 'Overnight Musicals' Trailer 
BWW Interview: Sabrina Korgut-Brazilian Musical Theatre Star
The Cruise Family Takes in MARY POPPINS
Photo Flash: Matt Cavenaugh and Marina Lazzaretto instruct students in a Broadway Artists Alliance Master Class
Photo Flash: Jonas Brothers Take in MARY POPPINS 
Full Cast Announced For LOVE NEVER DIES Premiere
Photo Coverage: Christopher Sieber at Broadway Artists Alliance
Photo Flash: BILLY ELLIOT's Kjellman, Rakos, Galembo, and Yarosh Visit With The Students of Broadway Artists Alliance
STAGE TUBE: Julie Andrews Discusses Her Comeback
2009 Holiday Specials from The Broadway Store! 
Photo Coverage: BC/EFA's Gypsy of the Year 2009 Part 1
Belk Theater Announces Limited-Time 'Jolly Holiday' Sale of Tickets for MARY POPPINS, Now Through 12/31
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No Musical of THE SOPRANOS
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When Joey Married Bobby
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Home sweet home...
LA CAGE Announces Addt'l Cast Members
STAGE TUBE: Green Day And The Cast Of American Idiot Record 21 GUNS
STAGE TUBE: Megan Mullally Talks Gensis of 'That's What She Said' on FunnyorDie.com
Ziegfeld Theatre Hosts Week Engagement of 'West Side Story' and 'Funny Girl', 2/12-18
Mayer, Miyagawa et al. Set for DREAMING THE AMERICAS Conference, 2/26 - 2/27
“Naked†Polar Bear Cruise Hosts Fundraiser for Wildlife Conservation Society, 2/27
Colin Hanlon, Jeremy Jordan Join CAP21's NEXT THING YOU KNOW Reading, 2/22
League of Professional Theatre Women Hosts Victoria Bailey at Leadership Lunch, 2/25
MoMA Presents JIA ZHANGKE RETROSPECTIVE, 3/5-3/20
Lynn Nottage and Paul Taylor to Receive Rockefeller Awards, 3/15
