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MARY POPPINS, HAIR, DRACULA and More Set for Mercury Theater Chicago's 2017 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jan 27, 2017

Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N. Southport Avenue, promises a season filled with laughter, love and entertainment.

MARY POPPINS, HAIR, DRACULA and More Set for Mercury Theater Chicago's 2017 Season
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2016

Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N. Southport Avenue, promises a season filled with laughter, love and entertainment.

Se acerca el cuarto certamen Y QUIEN NECESITA BROADWAY
by ALBA LLANOS - Mar 29, 2016

Del 9 de abril al 1 de mayo, se celebrara en Badajoz el cuarto certamen de Y QUIEN NECESITA BROADWAY.

BWW Review: MARY POPPINS Electrifies with Effects
by Katherine Waddell - Mar 26, 2016

This past weekend, Bethel College put on a fantastic rendition of the classic musical, Mary Poppins. The music and lyrics are written by the Sherman Brothers while the script is written by Julian Fellowes. The show is based on children's books by P. L. Travers and the consequent famous Disney film. The degree to which Bethel College went above and beyond to make such a monumental show come to life speaks volumes to their abilities as a theatre department.

Photo Flash: First Look at Christina DeCicco & Danny Gardner in TUTS' MARY POPPINS
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 11, 2016

Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) presents Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's MARY POPPINS. The story of the beloved nanny began earlier this week on March 8, where it will continue through March 20, 2016 in Sarofim Hall at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts.

Christina DeCicco & Danny Gardner Lead MARY POPPINS, Beginning Tonight at TUTS
by BWW News Desk - Mar 8, 2016

Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) presents Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's MARY POPPINS. The story of the beloved nanny flies to the stage tonight, March 8, through March 20, 2016 in Sarofim Hall at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts.

Christina DeCicco & Danny Gardner to Lead MARY POPPINS at TUTS; Cast Set!
by BWW News Desk - Feb 24, 2016

BroadwayWorld is excited to introduce the star-studded cast of Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS)' production of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's MARY POPPINS. EVITA's Christina DeCicco and DAMES AT SEA's Danny Gardner headline the company in the title role and as 'Bert', respectively.

Disney Pursuing Emily Blunt for Rob Marshall-Helmed MARY POPPINS Sequel
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 18, 2016

INTO THE WOODS star Emily Blunt may re-team with Disney once more.

Neues Stage Entertainment Programm ab Herbst: PHANTOM endet, TARZAN zieht nach Oberhausen und MARY POPPINS premiert in Stuttgart
by Iris Moebius - Feb 3, 2016

Nach dem Aus fur das Theater am Potsdamer Platz in Berlin hat Stage Entertainment jetzt die Plane fur einige andere Theater in Deutschland bekannt gegeben. DAS PHANTOM DER OPER lauft im Hebst in Oberhausen aus und wird von TARZAN ersetzt. Nachfolger von TARZAN in Stuttgart wird als Deutschlandpremiere und neues Musical im deutschen Katalog der Stage MARY POPPINS.

Everyone's Favorite Nanny to Fly Into Houston This March in Disney's MARY POPPINS
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2016

Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) presents Disney's Mary Poppins, running March 8 - 20, 2016 at The Hobby Center for Performing Arts.

Children's Playhouse of Maryland Presents MARY POPPINS, Beginning Today
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2015

The Children's Playhouse of Maryland, Inc., in residence at the Community College of Baltimore County, Essex, stages Mary Poppins for its 2015 holiday fare. Mary Poppins will run at 1 p.m. on the weekends of Dec. 5 -6, 12-13, 19 and 20 with additional performances at 4:30 p.m. on Dec 6 and 20 and at 7 p.m. on Dec. 12.  All performances will be held in the Administration Building Lecture Hall at CCBC Essex, 7201 Rossville Blvd. Tickets are $10 each and are available from the CCBC Box Office at 443-840-2787 (ARTS) or online at www.cpmarts.org.

Children's Playhouse of Maryland to Present MARY POPPINS, Beginning 12/5
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 24, 2015

The Children's Playhouse of Maryland, Inc., in residence at the Community College of Baltimore County, Essex, stages Mary Poppins for its 2015 holiday fare. Mary Poppins will run at 1 p.m. on the weekends of Dec. 5 -6, 12-13, 19 and 20 with additional performances at 4:30 p.m. on Dec 6 and 20 and at 7 p.m. on Dec. 12.  All performances will be held in the Administration Building Lecture Hall at CCBC Essex, 7201 Rossville Blvd. Tickets are $10 each and are available from the CCBC Box Office at 443-840-2787 (ARTS) or online at www.cpmarts.org.

Rob Marshall Pulls New Details Out of the Carpet Bag for MARY POPPINS Film; Julie Andrews to Play a Role?
by Jessica Khan - Oct 20, 2015

As previously reported, Rob Marshall (Into the Woods, Chicago) will direct a new Disney film based on their classic 1964 movie, MARY POPPINS. Speaking to Vulture, the helmer revealed more about the project, which will take place in 1934, when the original P.L. Travers books -- about the magical nanny's continued adventures with the Banks family -- were written and could include a cameo (or more, please!) by the original film's legendary star.

Who Should Lead Disney's Live-Action MARY POPPINS? Hathaway, Blunt Are Current Favorites
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 18, 2015

BoyleSports, an Ireland-based online betting firm, announced this week that Oscar-winner Anne Hathaway leads the race as favorite actress to take on the role of the iconic nanny, with 6/4 odds.

Breaking News: Rob Marshall Will Direct Disney's New MARY POPPINS Film; Shaiman & Wittman Will Write Score
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 14, 2015

It's Mary that we love, and Mary's coming back! According to Variety, Rob Marshall (Into the Woods, Chicago) will direct a Disney reboot of their classic 1964 film, Mary Poppins. The project will be produced by John DeLuca and Marc Platt. The film will reportedly take place 20 years after the events of the original movie, and will include 'storylines from the P.L. Travers' children books focusing on the magical nanny's continued adventures with the Banks family.' Casting has not yet been announced. 

MARY POPPINS Added to Utah Shakes' 2016 Season
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 21, 2015

With so much to look forward to in 2016, the Utah Shakespeare Festival has secured the rights to Disney's beloved musical, Mary Poppins. Before a public announcement could be made a signed contract and confirmation had to be received which just happened late last week.

The Barn Theatre Presents MARY POPPINS
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jun 7, 2015

On June 16 at 8:00 p.m., the Barn Theatre School opens the beloved, high - flying family musical, MARY POPPINS, starring 3rd year apprentice Hannah Eakin in the title role. Dee Sandt directs this Broadway treasure.

BWW Reviews: Supercalifragilistic MARY POPPINS Flies Into Cabrillo
by Don Grigware - Apr 21, 2015

Mary Poppins/book by Julian Fellowes/music by The Sherman Brothers/new songs by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe/directed by Lewis Wilkenfeld/choreographed by Cheryl Baxter/Cabrillo Music Theatre at the Fred Kavli Theatre of the Thousand Oakes Civic Arts Plaza/through April 26 only

MARY POPPINS Flies Onstage at Nashville's Christ Presbyterian Academy
by Jeffrey Ellis - Apr 10, 2015

Next week, theater students at Nashville's Christ Presbyterian Academy (CPA) will hit the stage in one of childhood's most beloved stories, penned by P.L. Travers and adapted for the stage: Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins. This musical tale features a family in disrepair; a family in need of rescue that comes in an astonishing form.

VIDEO: Watch Death Metal Cover of a Classic MARY POPPINS Song!
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 25, 2015

Yesterday an all-new death metal cover of the MARY POPPINS classic, 'Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious' hit YouTube, superimposed over footage from the classic Disney film.

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