BWW Review: Jolly Good MARY POPPINS Flies Into Musical Theatre West
by Michael Quintos
- Jul 18, 2017
Disney/Cameron Mackintosh's stage adaptation of MARY POPPINS, the closing production of Musical Theatre West's 64th season is mostly jolly good fun. Full of palpable joy, wonderfully-performed songs, and smile-inducing moments, MTW's buoyant, crowd-pleasing production of the London-set musical continues performances at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach through July 23.
Musical Theatre West Adds Additional Performance of MARY POPPINS
by A.A. Cristi
- Jun 20, 2017
Musical Theatre West brings a "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious," production of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins to the Carpenter Performing Arts Center July 7-23. Due to an overwhelming demand, MTW has added an additional and final performance on Sunday, July 23, 6:00 pm. Practically perfect in every way, it's a high flying fun filled adventure for the young and young at heart. Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's production features the delectable Sherman Brothers score, including 'A Spoonful of Sugar,' 'Jolly Holiday,' 'Let's Go Fly a Kite,' 'Step in Time,' and 'Chim Chim Cher-ee," as well as new musical additions, by the Olivier winning team of George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. Tickets for the added performance go on sale Wednesday, June 21, 10am at www. musical.org, at the MTW Ticket Office, or by calling (562) 856-1999, ext. 4. Best seats are available for this performance. Tickets start at $20.
Casting Announced for Musical Theatre West's Production of MARY POPPINS
by A.A. Cristi
- Jun 15, 2017
Musical Theatre West brings a "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious," production of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins to the Carpenter Performing Arts Center July 7-23. Practically perfect in every way, it's a high flying fun filled adventure for the young and young at heart.
Palos Verdes Performing Arts Marks 60th Anniversary of THE MUSIC MAN
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 21, 2017
Palos Verdes Performing Arts concludes its 34th season with a new production of Meredith Willson's musical comedy 'The Music Man' to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the critically acclaimed Broadway classic. The production will run for 11 performances, April 21-May 7 at the 450-seat Norris Theatre.