MARY POPPINS National Tour 'Soars' at B.O., New Cities Added
by Eddie Varley - April 20, 2009
The Mary Poppins national tour continues its high flying success coast to coast with enormous box office grosses in its inaugural engagement in Chicago and an itinerary that now stretches through August 2010. Additionally, tickets go on sale for the show's Cleveland engagement today and for the St. Louis engagement this Sunday, April 26th.
Photo Coverage: MARY POPPINS Celebrates 1000th Performance!
by Peter James Zielinski - April 11, 2009
The Award-winning Broadway musical Mary Poppins and ADVENTURES BY DISNEY, a leader in guided family vacations, partnered to celebrate the show's historic 1000th performance at the New Amsterdam Theatre on Thursday April 9th. To a shower of confetti following the curtain call, the Moore family of Marlboro, NJ were brought on stage, visibly moved, as Thomas Schumacher, producer and president of Disney Theatrical Productions, presented them with a 6-night/7-day vacation to London and Paris.
MARY POPPINS Celebrates 1000th Performance on Bdwy 4/9
by BWW News Desk - April 9, 2009
Award-winning musical MARY POPPINS celebrates its 1000th performance at the New Amsterdam Theatre on Thursday, April 9 becoming one of a rare few musicals in Broadway's history to achieve this milestone. Produced by Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher for Disney Theatrical Productions, the Broadway production has grossed over $ 132 million to date, recouped its initial Broadway investment within 52 weeks of its premiere and has been seen by over 1.6 million theatergoers.
MARY POPPINS Celebrates 1000th Performance on Bdwy 4/9
by Eddie Varley - April 8, 2009
Award-winning musical MARY POPPINS celebrates its 1000th performance at the New Amsterdam Theatre on Thursday, April 9 becoming one of a rare few musicals in Broadway's history to achieve this milestone. Produced by Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher for Disney Theatrical Productions, the Broadway production has grossed over $ 132 million to date, recouped its initial Broadway investment within 52 weeks of its premiere and has been seen by over 1.6 million theatergoers.
Disney Announces $15 Tickets to Celebrate Their 15 Years on Broadway
by Robert Diamond - April 1, 2009
Disney Theatrical Productions is celebrating 15 years on Broadway by offering ?$15 FOR 15? - 15 days to purchase companion tickets for THE LITTLE MERMAID, MARY POPPINS or THE LION KING for $15. Beginning at noon this Sunday, April 5 until 11:59 PM on Sunday April 19, theatre-goers will have the opportunity to buy a $15 companion ticket for all three popular Disney on Broadway shows with the purchase of a regular priced ticket to more than 125 performances throughout the spring.
Kenzler, Osterhaus And More Join Cast Of MARY POPPINS
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 2, 2009
Broadway In Chicago and producers Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher are pleased to announce full casting for the eagerly anticipated North American National Tour of MARY POPPINS. Performances begin Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) in preparation for a Wednesday, March 25 opening night. In addition to this Chicago engagement, productions of MARY POPPINS are currently running in NY and on tour in the UK.
As previously announced, the show's two original Broadway stars, Ashley Brown and Gavin Lee, will be reprising their roles as Mary Poppins and Bert respectively on the tour.
4 Chances to See MARY POPPINS and THE LITTLE MERMAID Performances on TV During Holiday Season
by Robert Diamond - November 21, 2008
DISNEY THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS, producer of Broadway?s Mary Poppins, The Little Mermaid and The Lion King, proudly celebrates the 2008 holiday season with four nationally televised performances from two of its three smash hit Broadway shows. Beginning this Saturday, November 22, viewers *nationwide can tune-in to see Mary Poppins and The Little Mermaid on the following holiday specials:
MARY POPPINS Celebrates 2 Years on Broadway 11/16
by Eddie Varley - November 14, 2008
The award-winning Broadway musical MARY POPPINS celebrates its two-year anniversary at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd Street) on Sunday, November 16. Produced by Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions, the Broadway production has grossed over $100 million to date and will have played 837 performances by Sunday.
MARY POPPINS Playbills Include SUPERNANNY Invitations
by Reynard Loki - October 24, 2008
People opening up the playbills of the Broadway production of MARY POPPINS will find inside a flyer soliciting them for their possible participation in SUPERNANNY, a reality TV show starring Jo Frost that helps parents deal with their tough-to-handle children.
Photo Flash: Scarlett Strallen and Adam Fiorentino Join MARY POPPINS on Broadway
by Faetra Petillo - October 20, 2008
On October 9th, 2008 Olivier-nominee Scarlett Strallen and ADAM FIORENTINO (in their Broadway debuts as Mary Poppins and Bert, respectively), were welcomed to the company of the award-winning musical Mary Poppins at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd Street). After their debuts the two celebrated at Sardi's Restaurant in New York City.
Strallen and Fiorentino Join MARY POPPINS as 'Mary' and 'Bert' Tonight 10/9
by Eddie Varley - October 9, 2008
Producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh are pleased to welcome Olivier-nominee Scarlett Strallen and Adam Fiorentino (in their Broadway debuts as Mary Poppins and Bert, respectively), to the company of the award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, beginning tonignt Thursday, October 9 at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd Street).
Ashley Brown and Gavin Lee Exit Broadway's 'Mary Poppins' 10/5; National Tour Next
by Eddie Varley - October 5, 2008
Gavin Lee, who originated the role of Bert in the hit Broadway and London productions of MARY POPPINS, and Ashley Brown, who originated the title role on Broadway, both play their final performances today, Sunday October 5th. They will then ready to essay the leading roles on the show's National Tour.
Strallen and Fiorentino Join MARY POPPINS as 'Mary' and 'Bert' October 9
by Robert Diamond - September 16, 2008
Producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh are pleased to welcome Olivier-nominee SCARLETT STRALLEN and ADAM FIORENTINO (in their Broadway debuts as Mary Poppins and Bert, respectively), to the company of the award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, beginning Thursday, October 9 at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd Street).