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Date of Death: April 23, 1996 (96)

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DREAMGIRLS, SUNSET BOULEVARD & More Announced for North Carolina Theatre 2022-23 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2022

North Carolina Theatre, the region’s premiere nonprofit professional regional theatre, has announced their 2022-23 season sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield on stage at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh!

Broadway Rewind: MARY POPPINS is Practically Perfect in 2006!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 19, 2020

This episode of Broadway Rewind is a look at Disney's Mary Poppins and a behind the scenes look at director John Doyle's production of the Stephen Sondheim and George Furth musical Company, which welcomed back to Broadway Raul Esparza as Bobby. Raul told BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge, 'The show is a groundbreaking piece of musical theatre, that is a masterpiece. I've seen many, many productions of it, and I've enjoyed them all, but I never knew, that it was this good and I feel like it was just written.'

TV: MARY POPPINS At Drury Lane Theatre Is 'Practically Perfect'
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2019

It's a jolly holiday with...' Drury Lane Theatre's production of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins. Based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the beloved Walt Disney film and co-created by Cameron Mackintosh, this 'practically perfect' musical includes a book by Julian Fellowes, original music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, and new songs and additional music and lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. Marcia Milgrom Dodge returns to Drury Lane to direct and choreograph this 'supercalifragilisticexpialidocious' production.Celebrate the magic with the whole family this holiday season; Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins runs through January 19, 2020, at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace.

TV: Get A Peek At 'Step In Time' From MARY POPPINS At Drury Lane Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2019

It's a jolly holiday with...' Drury Lane Theatre's production of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins. Based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the beloved Walt Disney film and co-created by Cameron Mackintosh, this 'practically perfect' musical includes a book by Julian Fellowes, original music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, and new songs and additional music and lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. Marcia Milgrom Dodge returns to Drury Lane to direct and choreograph this 'supercalifragilisticexpialidocious' production.Celebrate the magic with the whole family this holiday season; Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins runs through January 19, 2020, at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace.

TV: See Highlights From MARY POPPINS At Drury Lane Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2019

It's a jolly holiday with...' Drury Lane Theatre's production of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins. Based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the beloved Walt Disney film and co-created by Cameron Mackintosh, this 'practically perfect' musical includes a book by Julian Fellowes, original music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, and new songs and additional music and lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe.

VIDEO: Marc Shaiman Performs 'The Place Where Lost Things Go' From MARY POPPINS RETURNS
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2018

Marc Shaiman, composer and co-lyricist of Mary Poppins Returns, recently performed a song from the film titled 'The Place Where Lost Things Go,' at an event hosted by Sirius XM.

VIDEO: First Look At Stages Theatre's Disney And Cameron Mackintosh's MARY POPPINS JR.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 27, 2018

Mary Poppins is set to fly over the rooftops of London and onto the stage at Stages Theatre Company this holiday season! Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins JR., based on the classic P.L. Travers stories and the Walt Disney film, is playing at Stages Theatre from November 16 through December 27, 2018.

VIDEO: First Look At Stages Theatre's Disney And Cameron Mackintosh's MARY POPPINS JR.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2018

Mary Poppins is set to fly over the rooftops of London and onto the stage at Stages Theatre Company this holiday season! Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins JR., based on the classic P.L. Travers stories and the Walt Disney film, is playing at Stages Theatre from November 16 through December 27, 2018.

VIDEO: On This Day, October 1- Happy Birthday, Julie Andrews!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2018

On this day we're celebrating the birthday of the practically perfect legend of stage and screen, Julie Andrews!

VIDEO: On This Day, October 1- Happy Birthday, Julie Andrews!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2017

Julia Elizabeth Wells was born on October 1, 1935, in England. Her mother, Barbara Ward (Morris), and stepfather, both vaudeville performers, discovered her four-octave singing voice and immediately started her singing career, performing in music halls throughout her childhood and teens. At age 20, her stage career began in a London Palladium production of Cinderella.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At MARY POPPINS At Paper Mill Playhouse
by Alan Henry - May 25, 2017

BroadwayWorld has a first look at Paper Mill Playhouse's MARY POPPINS! Check out the video below! Paper Mill Playhouse, recipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award, presents the hit Broadway musical Mary Poppins based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film with original music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, book by Julian Fellowes, new songs and additional music and lyrics byGeorge Stiles and Anthony Drewe, and co-created by Cameron Mackintosh. Bank of America is the Major Sponsor of Mary Poppins.

TV: Step in Time with the Cast of Paper Mill Playhouse's MARY POPPINS!
by Nicole Rosky - May 18, 2017

Paper Mill Playhouse, recipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award, will present the hit Broadway musical Mary Poppins based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film with original music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, book by Julian Fellowes, new songs and additional music and lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, and co-created by Cameron Mackintosh. Bank of America is the Major Sponsor of Mary Poppins.

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from MARY POPPINS, Flying Into Theatre in the Park Tonight
by Stage Tube - Jul 29, 2016

It's Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious as the popular family musical 'MARY POPPINS' flies onto the stage at Theatre in the Park (TTIP) Friday July 29 through Sunday, July 31, and continuing into the following week on Wednesday, Aug. 3 through Saturday, Aug. 6. Curtain time is 8:30 p.m. with the outdoor amphitheater opening for seating at 6:30 p.m. 'MARY POPPINS' is rated G and is the final musical production in TTIP's 47th summer season. Click below to watch highlights from the show!

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Lyric Theatre's MARY POPPINS at the Flynn, Today
by BWW News Desk - Apr 1, 2016

Lyric Theatre Company presents Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins, The Broadway Musical, April 1-3 and 7-10, 2016 at Flynn MainStage, Burlington.  Check out a sneak peek below!

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Lyric Theatre's MARY POPPINS at the Flynn, 4/1
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 28, 2016

Lyric Theatre Company presents Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins, The Broadway Musical, April 1-3 and 7-10, 2016 at Flynn MainStage, Burlington.  Check out a sneak peek below!

Breaking News: THE BODYGUARD to Launch National Tour at Paper Mill Playhouse; Full 2016-17 Season Set!
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 19, 2016

Following its annual season guessing game, Paper Mill Playhouse announced today the lineup for its 2016-2017 season, featuring four musicals, one play and a highly anticipated US premiere. Season subscriptions are on sale now and are available by calling 973-315-3717 or by visiting the theater's website at www.PaperMill.org.

VIDEO: Anne Hathaway Responds to MARY POPPINS Casting Rumors: 'I Would Love to See Me In That'
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 22, 2015

Yesterday, Anne Hathaway herself responded to ET about reports that she will be cast in the role.

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.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 11/16- MARY POPPINS
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 16, 2014

Today in 2006, Mary Poppins opened at the New Amsterdam Theatre, where it ran for 2619 performances. Mary Poppins is a Walt Disney Theatrical musical based on the similarly titled series of children's books by P. L. Travers and the 1964 Disney film. The West End production opened in December 2004 and received two Olivier Awards, one for Best Actress in a Musical and the other for Best Theatre Choreography. It received seven Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical, winning for Best Scenic Design.

AUDIO: Rare Recordings of P.L. Travers' Meetings with Disney Execs Released
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 29, 2013

The Los Angeles Times has obtained rare audio excerpts of MARY POPPINS' author P.L. Travers' meetings with Disney's Don DaGradi, Richard and Robert Sherman from the early 1960s. Check it out bleow!

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