Gavin Lee News

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) in association with David Pugh & Dafydd Rogers and Cineworld opened the Kneehigh Theatre's production of Noël Coward's Brief Encounter, adapted and directed by Emma Rice last night, September 28, on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the opening night arrivals and brings you photo coverage below!

For the first time in its smash 3 ½ year Broadway run, New York audiences have the opportunity to see Mary Poppins' original stage stars performing the roles they created together. Last night, August 24, Gavin Lee re-joined the Broadway company as Bert opposite his original Mary and Oliver Award-winning West End co-star Laura Michelle Kelly at the New Amsterdam Theatre. BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you the reunion shots below!

Producers Cameron Mackintosh, Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and the Kennedy Center are pleased to announce full casting for the Washington, DC engagement of Mary Poppins.

Producers Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions are pleased to announce that Nicolas Dromard will star as 'Bert' in the North American Tour of MARY POPPINS, direct from playing the role on Broadway.

For the first time in its smash 3 ½ year Broadway run, New York audiences will have the opportunity to see Mary Poppins' original stage stars performing the roles they created together when Gavin Lee re-joins the Broadway company as Bert opposite his original Mary and Oliver Award-winning West End co-star LAURA MICHELLE KELLY at the New Amsterdam Theatre beginning Tuesday, August 24.

Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's MARY POPPINS makes its much-anticipated premiere Sunday, April 11, 2010 at the Circus Theatre in Scheveningen, Holland, outside of Amsterdam. This marks the fifth major production of the title since it opened in London in 2004. Only three months after the Dutch opening, a sixth production opens in Melbourne, Australia in July 2010.

The Washington, DC engagement of Mary Poppins opens tonight, Wednesday, July 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Kennedy Center Opera House for a limited engagement of eight weeks through Sunday, August 22.

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have front row seats for 'America Celebrates July 4th at Fords Theatre,' one of the summer's most patriotic parties, celebrating Independence Day. The event was taped June 6, 2010 at the Ford's Theatre Society annual gala in Washington, D.C. and airs on the ABC Television Network, Saturday, July 2 (9:00 p.m. EDT). President Barack Obama makes his customary remarks at Ford's Theatre.

Ty Burrell, star of ABC's comedy hit 'Modern Family,' hosts 'America Celebrates July 4th at Ford's Theatre,' airing FRIDAY, JULY 2 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. The program is taped at Ford's Theatre Society's annual gala taking place June 6 in Washington, DC. The celebrities joining Ty Burrell for the special include Kelly Clarkson, Dick Van Dyke, Renee Fleming, George Lopez, Lionel Richie and Robin Roberts. Additional performers include Laura Michelle Kelly and Gavin Lee from the Broadway company of 'Mary Poppins,' as well as The Soldiers' Chorus of the United States Army Field Band. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have been invited to attend.

Producers Cameron Mackintosh, Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and the Kennedy Center are pleased to announce full casting for the Washington, DC engagement of Mary Poppins.

Is there any better place to celebrate the Fourth of July than the Nation's Capital? If you're in town for the fireworks and concert on the Mall, consider popping into one of our local theatres. This month's MUST-SEES include The Capital Fringe Festival and Hip-Hop Festival, pirates, a high-flying nanny, a supreme trio, a boar with a flapjack, a crazy one-man Lord of the Rings, those loveable Tony Award-winning puppets, lots of plaid, a household of singing sisters, Stew's 'strange' score, and a concert version of a Rodgers and Hart classic musical. There's something for everyone in July on our DC area stages.

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have front row seats for 'America Celebrates July 4th at Fords Theatre,' one of the summer's most patriotic parties, celebrating Independence Day. The event was taped June 6, 2010 at the Ford's Theatre Society annual gala in Washington, D.C. and airs on the ABC Television Network, Saturday, July 2 (9:00 p.m. EDT). President Barack Obama makes his customary remarks at Ford's Theatre.

Producers Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher announced full casting for the Fort Lauderdale engagement of MARY POPPINS. Fort Lauderdale's most eagerly anticipated stage production will begin performances at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday, June 9th for a limited engagement of 3 weeks through Sunday, June 27th. The opening night is Friday, June 11 at 8:00pm.

The record-breaking Los Angeles engagement of MARY POPPINS was honored at the 36th annual Saturn Awards on Thursday, June 24 as the 'Best Local Stage Production: Fantasy/Musical' at a ceremony held at the Castaway in Burbank, CA.

Broadway's most magical musical MARY POPPINS celebrates its 1500th performance at the New Amsterdam Theatre on Saturday evening, June 19.

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have front row seats and the President makes the customary finale address in 'America Celebrates July 4th at Ford's Theatre,' airing FRIDAY, JULY 2 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

I had a most difficult time falling asleep last night. It was one of those nights when something kept going over and over in my mind, preventing sleep from happening. As a creature of the theater, I get most excited by a show that gives me goose bumps and keeps me riveted from beginning to end. Disney and Cameron Mackintosh have teamed to bring us a stage version of MARY POPPINS. Last night, MARY POPPINS opened at the Broward Center. It is a 'Jolly Holiday' for me to tell you, MARY POPPINS is one of the greatest musicals in years.

The Ft. Lauderdale premiere of MARY POPPINS opens tonight, Friday, June 11 at 8:00pm at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts for a limited engagement of three weeks through Sunday, June 27. Great seats are still available for each performance.

The Ft. Lauderdale premiere of MARY POPPINS opens tonight, Friday, June 11 at 8:00pm at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts for a limited engagement of three weeks through Sunday, June 27. Great seats are still available for each performance.

Producers Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher announced full casting for the Fort Lauderdale engagement of MARY POPPINS. Fort Lauderdale's most eagerly anticipated stage production will begin performances at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday, June 9th for a limited engagement of 3 weeks through Sunday, June 27th. The opening night is Friday, June 11 at 8:00pm.