The next Mary Poppins on Broadway will be...anyone??- Page 3

[broadwaygirl99]

Posted: 8/1/09 at 10:22pm

I think John Tartaglia would be a PERFECT Bert.

Brynn and Laura are brilliant choices!

For Mary, Jenn Gambatese?

[Sondheim_Geek]

Posted: 8/1/09 at 10:44pm

And as if Brynn wasn't perfect enough already for it, she goes and does that beautiful Rowboat 22 segment on TBD. I mean, that's Mary, right there.

[broadwaygirl99]

Posted: 8/1/09 at 10:54pm

When I saw that episode, that was my first thought! She would be wonderful! If she was in the show with John Tartaglia it would be an Avenue Q Las Vegas Reunion! They would certianly have the chemistry for the Mary and Bert relationship.

[Kelly2]

Posted: 8/2/09 at 9:21am

Andy Karl would be such a charming Bert! He auditioned for the role in the original London company. I would actually go see this show again (I saw it once when it opened) if he were Bert.

Updated On: 8/2/09 at 09:21 AM

[candydog2]

Posted: 8/2/09 at 9:29am

Jenn Gambatese would make a great Mary! She's worked with Disney before so surely they must have considered her as a replacement at some point.

[mikeyb16]

Posted: 8/2/09 at 12:23pm

I would love to see both Lisa O'Hare & Caroline Sheen as Mary and Daniel Crossley as Bert (from the UK Tour) reprise their roles on Broadway.

[broadway_show_fan]

Posted: 8/2/09 at 12:53pm

I agree with candydog2 - Jenn Gamby. I was hoping for her from the get-go!

[little_sally]

Posted: 8/2/09 at 2:13pm

I would love for Jenn Gambatese to play Mary!

[ILOHTFAHA (Aida Man)]

Posted: 8/2/09 at 7:21pm

I would love to see Brynn O'Malley and Christian Borle as Mary Poppins and Bert. That would really make me happy.

Also does anyone know when Daniel Jenkins and Rebecca Luker are leaving the show?

[BWayJunkie]

Posted: 8/10/09 at 1:49pm

Regarding Christian Borle as Bert... Can he dance? I've only seen him in LB and would think the answer is now, though I may very well be wrong... Bert has to be a dancer as well; can Christian do it... Honestly, b/c I don't know.

[Drunk Chita Rivera]

Posted: 8/10/09 at 2:34pm

I would love Laura to do it! But she is busy.

[pli1018]

Posted: 8/10/09 at 2:44pm

Laura Michelle Kelly was strolling past the Marquis last Wednesday morning and is apparently auditioning. She didn't say it was for Mary Poppins, but it'd be AMAZING if she was the next Mary. Her performance nearly rivals Julie's!

(And yes I realize the probability of her auditioning for Mary Poppins is slim-to-none based off her relationship with Cameron Mackintosh)
Updated On: 8/11/09 at 02:44 PM

[KirbyCat]

Posted: 8/10/09 at 3:05pm

I know it's extremely wrong to ask, but my curiosity is eating me alive. What happened between Laura and Cameron?

[somethingwicked]

Posted: 8/10/09 at 4:08pm

...not to mention the fact that Laura Michelle Kelly wouldn't have to audition for a role she created, pli1018.

KirbyCat, to make a long story short, Kelly was promised the opportunity to go to Broadway with the show when it ultimately transfered. When the time came to actually put that down on paper, Cameron Mackintosh told her that the producers wanted her to stay in the show right up until rehearsals began for the New York production, which would require a hefty extension of her original contract.

Kelly balked at the idea of renewing because she wanted to have time to record a solo album and take a bit of a break before heading to Broadway. When Mackintosh refused to agree to that, the deal for her to move with the show fell through.

Since then, she's released another album and done a couple shows, most recently originating the role of Galadriel in the West End production of THE LORD OF THE RINGS musical. She also played The Beggar Woman in Tim Burton's SWEENEY TODD film and appeared as Molly in the London workshop of the musicalization of the film GHOST, but it would be terrific to see her back on Broadway.

Her Mary is truly incomparable.

Updated On: 8/10/09 at 04:08 PM

[matineeidol2013]

Posted: 8/10/09 at 4:37pm

I love that people who post on these boards have so much inside information. Its so interesting and exciting! Thanks to everyone who takes the time to share with others!

[broadwaygirl99]

Posted: 8/10/09 at 5:10pm

Christian can dance, he was in the Encores show On the Town with the sailors. He can dance, trust me.

[KirbyCat]

Posted: 8/10/09 at 5:12pm

Wow... I truly feel bad for her because she never made it to New York! But then again, I'm glad she didn't come here because so many other opportunities opened up to her!

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 8/10/09 at 5:16pm

I rather watch paint dry than watch Christian Borle on stage. So glad that Aaron Tveit ended up headlining CATCH ME IF YOU CAN instead of Borle.
That's a pity about Laura Benanti, I guess Margo Lion isn't a fan? Oh well, Benanti's career is pretty hot right now, and she's done far more interesting (if not as high profile, of course) than MARY POPPINS could ever hope to be.
I remember when the rumors pointed to Anne Hathaway, that'd have been fun.
I wonder if they are going to have another no name actress do the part, or if they'll at least get a recognizable Broadway actress (by that I mean Annaleise van der Pol/Brynn O'Malley/Jenn Gambatese types).

[ClumsyDude15]

Posted: 8/10/09 at 5:29pm

Jenn recently just had a baby and is most likely taking some time to tend her new baby and spend time with her husband. However, I'd love her to be Mary, because she's simply wonderful and I adore her.


I'm interested by the idea of Christian as the new Bert. I saw an understudy when I went to see the show, and I didn't get to see Adam, but the understudy was fabulous.

Also, I hope the rumor of "Temper, Temper" being taken out is simply that, because that song was brilliant, despite scaring me .

Updated On: 8/10/09 at 05:29 PM

[BWayJunkie]

Posted: 8/11/09 at 12:38am

Oh, I had no idea.. His ability to dance was my biggest worry of this rumor but its good to know that he can dance. Whoever it is I hope he's good. With both of them though because I love Scarlett as Mary. And Jenn I feel would make a good Mary as well... Hopefully they announce this soon!

[BroadwayBound115]

Posted: 8/11/09 at 12:40am

I swear someone said Patti LuPone was going to be the next Mary Poppins.

[BAHWAAA]

Posted: 8/12/09 at 9:32pm

Block has played Mary Poppins in LA and yes she's truly able to hit high notes. I've heard her hit a high F

[broadwaygirl99]

Posted: 8/12/09 at 10:31pm

Steph would be amazing! Any hope Sebastian could be Bert?

[byebyebaby12]

Posted: 8/12/09 at 10:34pm

How could Stephanie have played Mary, when the only US production until six months ago was Broadway? The tour has not even been to LA yet! Unless, you mean she was Mary at Disneyland or something.
Updated On: 8/12/09 at 10:34 PM

[robinycus2]

Posted: 8/15/09 at 11:34am

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