Mary Poppins

BWW Interviews: Andrew Keenan-Bolger Talks MARY POPPINS Tour

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...)

Photo Flash: Bidding For Good: Broadway Bears

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...)

BWW Interviews: Caroline Sheen, As She Releases RAISE THE CURTAIN

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...)

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Jeffrey Page of FELA!

An African dance specialist, Jeffrey gave up a Hollywood choreography career to join the Nigeria-set musical. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Dick Van Dyke Talks His Magical Return to the Stage in MARY POPPINS with ET

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...)

Photo Flash: Dick Van Dyke Returns to his MARY POPPINS Roots with Cameo Appearance at Ahmanson Theatre

Dick Van Dyke delighted theatergoers when he made a surprise cameo in the LA engagement of the MARY POPPINS NORTH AMERICAN TOUR. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Julie Andrews On 'The Daily Show'

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...)

STAGE TUBE: 'Overnight Musicals' Trailer

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...)

BWW Interview: Sabrina Korgut-Brazilian Musical Theatre Star

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...)

The Cruise Family Takes in MARY POPPINS

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...)

Photo Flash: Matt Cavenaugh and Marina Lazzaretto instruct students in a Broadway Artists Alliance Master Class

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...)

Photo Flash: Jonas Brothers Take in MARY POPPINS

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...)

Full Cast Announced For LOVE NEVER DIES Premiere

Niamh Perry and Liz Robertson join Ramin Karimloo, Sierra Boggess and Summer Strallen in the cast for the long-awaited show. (more...)

Photo Coverage: Christopher Sieber at Broadway Artists Alliance

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...)

Photo Flash: BILLY ELLIOT's Kjellman, Rakos, Galembo, and Yarosh Visit With The Students of Broadway Artists Alliance

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...)

STAGE TUBE: Julie Andrews Discusses Her Comeback

Julie Andrews sits down with Nicholas Glass on Channel 4 News and discusses to her return. (more...)

2009 Holiday Specials from The Broadway Store!

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! (more...)

Photo Coverage: BC/EFA's Gypsy of the Year 2009 Part 1

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. (more...)

Belk Theater Announces Limited-Time 'Jolly Holiday' Sale of Tickets for MARY POPPINS, Now Through 12/31

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. (more...)