South Bend Civic Theatre to Present MARY POPPINS, 7/22-30

Friday and Saturday evenings from July 22nd to July 30th, The Fischgrund Center for the Performing Arts will become the streets of London to present Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins, South Bend Civic Theatre's summer production at St. Joseph County Parks. Katie Kuehner stars as the practically perfect nanny opposite Pierre Cooks as Bert the chimney sweep, in this production sponsored by Merrill Lynch - Matt Kahn Associates. Mark Abram-Copenhaver directs this production in collaboration with Music Director Roy Bronkema, Choreographer Callie Lorenz, and over 35 actors (full cast list below).

Mary Poppins is based on the stories by P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film. On Broadway it delighted audiences for over 2,500 performances and received nominations for nine Olivier and seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael are not the only ones she has a profound effect upon. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that "Anything can happen if you let it."

Tickets for adults and kids are only $15 when you purchase them ahead of time. If you wait until you arrive at the park the night of the show, tickets are $25 for adults ($15 for kids). Your ticket purchase includes parking and admission to the show. Tickets can be reserved anytime at sbct.org or by contacting the box office from 3pm - 6pm Monday through Friday.

Want to pre-order a chicken tenders dinner box to enjoy at the park before the show starts when you purchase your tickets in advance? A $25 ticket includes chicken tenders, a bag of chips, cookie, and a bottled water, in addition to your admission to the show and parking! Contact the box office with any questions.

On performance nights at St. Patrick's County Park, WakaDog (July 22/23), Fiddler's Hearth (July 29/30) will have hot dogs and specialty hot dogs available. For both weekends, Olivet AME Church will have dessert options available and Fiddler's Hearth will provide beer/wine service.

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