Mary Poppins

Mary Poppins, the classic magical story of the English nanny who makes a grand entrance dropping from the sky using her umbrella. It is based on the children’s book and the 1964 Academy Award-winning Disney movie starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke.

The first Mary Poppins theater production opened in December 2004 and received two Olivier Awards. The musical features the film’s music and lyrics by the Academy Award winning Sherman Brothers, along with additional music and lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe.

The book was written by Julian Fellowes. The musical was directed by Richard Eyre and co-directed by Matthew Bourne, who also acted as co-choreographer with Stephen Mear. The Broadway production opened in November 2006, while the West End version first opened in December 2004.

Mary Poppins is recommended for children aged 7 years and over. Running time is approximately 2 hours, 50 minutes with one interval.

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Famous and Familiar Songs from Mary Poppins:

- Chim Chim Cher-ee
- Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
- A Spoonful of Sugar
- Cherry Tree Lane

Awards and Nominations:

- 2005 Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Musical
- 2007 Tony Award for Best Musical
- 2007 Tony Award for Best Scenic, Costume and Lighting Design of a Musical
- 2007 Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding New Broadway Musical
- 2007 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical

Reviews:

- “Phenomenal: The Sunday Express

- “More than a Spoonful of Sugar” The Independent

- “The sensationally inventive stage musical takes off like a rocket”
The Sun

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