Mary Poppins at Theatre at St. Luke's

Theater at St. Lukes Presents: Disney and Cameron Mackintoshs Mary PoppinsShow Dates and Times: Friday, August 9 at 7:00 P.M.Saturday, August 10 at 7:00 P.M.Sunday, August 11 at 2:30 P.M.Thursday, August 15 at 7:00 P.M.Friday, August 16 at 7:00 P.M.Saturday, August 17 at 2:30 and 7:00 P.M.Sunday, August 18 at 2:30 P.M.Thursday, August 22 at 7:00 P.M.Friday, August 23 at 7:00 P.M.Saturday, August 24 at 2:30 and 7:00 P.M.Sunday, August 25 at 2:30 P.M.Mary Poppins is the story of the Banks family who live in a big house in London on Cherry Tree Lane. The Banks children, Jane and Michael, are out of control and are in need of a new nanny. Jane and Michael have their own ideas about what sort of caretaker they should have, while their parentsand in particular Mr. Banksare insistent on someone strict for the job. When a mysterious young woman named Mary Poppins appears at their doorstep, the family finds that shes the answer to their prayers, but in the most peculiar way. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael arent 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 delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and received nominations for nine Olivier and seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Mary Poppins is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers and astonishing stagecraft. Directed by Steve MacKinnonMusic Directed by John R. Mason, IIIChoreography by Kim BallMary Poppins is based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film with originalmusic and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman. The script is written by JulianFellowes (Downton Abbey) with new songs and additional music and lyrics by George Stiles andAnthony Drewe and co-created by Cameron Mackintosh. Mary Poppins is presented throughspecial arrangement with Musical Theater International (MTI). All authorized performancematerials are also supplied by MTI (www.MTIShows.com).