Stephen Mear News

Producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh are pleased to announce that Steffanie Leigh will star as "Mary Poppins" in the North American tour of MARY POPPINS.

Producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh are pleased to announce that Steffanie Leigh will star as 'Mary Poppins' in the North American tour of MARY POPPINS. Leigh, who previously understudied the title role in the touring production, replaces Caroline Sheen, who will play her final performance in Omaha at the Orpheum Theatre on Sunday, February 6th. Leigh officially takes over the role in Omaha on Tuesday, February 8th before the show arrives at the Opera House in Boston on Thursday, February 17th for a limited engagement of five weeks through March 20th. The opening night is Friday, February 18th at 8pm. The Boston engagement of MARY POPPINS is presented by arrangement with Broadway Across America - Boston and is a subscription offering of the Lexus Boston Area Dealers Broadway Across America - Boston Series. Ticketing information may be found at the end of the release.

The Denver premiere engagement of MARY POPPINS was honored with a Denver Post Ovation Award, which recognizes the best in Colorado theatre, for 'Best National Tour Production of 2010.' Caroline Sheen was voted as the 'Readers' Choice for Best Actress' for her portrayal of 'Mary Poppins.'

The votes have all been counted and audited and we're VERY excited to announce the results of the first ever BroadwayWorld.com Southern California Awards! Tens of thousands of votes were cast during six weeks of intensive voting on nearly 300 nominees in 25 categories. Thank you to all who voted and congratulations to all the winners!

Baz Bamigboye reports in today's UK Daily Mail that Sierra Boggess, who is soon set to depart LOVE NEVER DIES and who was in talks to star in REBECCA is now in talks to play the lead in SHE LOVES ME, directed by Stephen Mear at the Chichester Festival Theatre.

MARY POPPINS will conclude performances at the Detroit Opera House on Sunday, January 2, 2011.

The Detroit premiere of MARY POPPINS opens tonight, December 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Detroit Opera House for a limited engagement of three weeks through January 2, 2011. Great seats are still available for each performance.

Sadler's Wells is pleased to announce the casting details for the West End opening of Richard Thomas and Stephen Mear's fabulously original musical, Shoes. Following the show's smash-hit world premiere at Sadler's Wells in September 2010, Shoes transfers to the West End's Peacock Theatre for a limited eight-week run from Tuesday 8 February - Sunday 3 April 2011.

The Detroit premiere of MARY POPPINS opens tonight, December 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Detroit Opera House for a limited engagement of three weeks through January 2, 2011. Great seats are still available for each performance.

Producers Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions are pleased to announce full casting for the Detroit engagement of MARY POPPINS.

The Des Moines premiere of MARY POPPINS begins performances Friday, November 26 at 2 p.m. at the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines for a limited engagement of three weeks through Sunday, December 12.

Producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh have announced that tickets for the long-awaited production of MARY POPPINS are now on sale.

Sheffield Theatres has today announced casting for its production of ME AND MY GIRL this December. Daniel Crossley takes the lead role of Bill Snibson, Jemima Rooper will play Sally and Miriam Margolyes will take the part of the Duchess. The production is the first musical to be staged at the Crucible following its £15.3 million redevelopment. The production will be directed by Anna Mackmin. The production will run from 2 December until 29 January 2011.

The Des Moines premiere of MARY POPPINS begins performances Friday, November 26 at 2 p.m. at the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines for a limited engagement of three weeks through Sunday, December 12.

The UK editor in chief talks to one half of the incredibly successful Stiles and Drewe duo!

The Des Moines premiere of MARY POPPINS begins performances Friday, November 26 at 2 p.m. at the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines for a limited engagement of three weeks through Sunday, December 12.

The 2010 season at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre became the most successful in the theatre's history with more than 142,000 visitors across its sixteen-week run. Capitalising on the inimitable relationship between production and setting, Into the Woods became the highest-grossing single production at the theatre taking £1.2m in five weeks, whilst The Comedy of Errors became the most successful Shakespeare play. Arthur Miller's The Crucible, attracted a whole new audience to the theatre: 72% of those who attended the play had never been to the venue before. Steve Marmion's production of Macbeth, re-imagined for ages six and over, achieved the highest footfall for a family show.

Producers Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions are pleased to announce full casting for the Detroit engagement of MARY POPPINS.

California Musical Theatre and producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh announce today that tickets to the Sacramento engagement of the Broadway touring production of MARY POPPINS will go on sale to the public on Monday, November 15 at 10:00 a.m.. This production of MARY POPPINS will perform at the Sacramento Community Center Theater, from June 2-19, 2011. The opening night is Friday, June 3 at 8:00 pm. Show times are Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m., Matinees are Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Sunday evening performance on Sunday, June 5, at 7:30 p.m. Preview performances are at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Thursday, June 2.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh announce today that tickets to the Broadway touring production of MARY POPPINS will go on sale to the public on Friday, November 12 at 9:00 a.m. (EST).