Mary Poppins – See her on stage in London and the U.S.

Disney was responsible for the original big screen Mary Poppins, and has now worked with Cameron Mackintosh to bring her back – and on stage. This English nanny captured the hearts of thousands of baby boomers, and is back to do the same with newer generations. Her magical and charismatic character was a joy on the big screen, but watching her live will open your eyes even more!

In 2004, Mary Poppins first debuted in London, and performed there for two years before coming into the U.S. Finally, in November of 2006, Mary Poppins was performing on Amsterdam Theatre in New York. Over two years later, the show is still in high demand. Those wanting to enjoy an evening of magical bliss will need to purchase their tickets in advance to ensure a decent seat.

The original stories, of Mary Poppins, were from a book series written, and published in the 1930′s. In 1964, Walt Disney changed the character a bit, to make her a little more charismatic, and introduced Mary Poppins to the big screen. This phenomenal musical quickly caught the attention of audiences of all ages – it is a great family story. Even today, over 40 years later, “a spoonful of sugar” and “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” are still well known lines from the musical.

Mary Poppins is known for coming to the rescue of the Banks family. The Banks’ are your family where the kids need more attention and discipline that the parents can provide. At first, the kids are a bit disappointed in having a strict nanny; however, her charm quickly turns their opinions around. By the end of the movie, the entire family has changed – for the better and is disappointed to see an end to Mary Poppins’ visit. Regardless, the combination of cast, script, and music brought this musical to life – even on the big screen.

Over 40 years later, Disney decided it was time to bring this loveable character away from the big screen and onto Broadway stages. Mackintosh, Julian Fellowes, Richard Eyre, George Styles, and Anthony Drew all worked together with Disney to make this possible. Even with a few new songs and a modernized story line, the team did an impeccable job bringing the English nanny back to life!

Ashley Brown plays Mary Poppins and Gavin Lee plays Bert (the father). Both performers pull their roles off as if they lived it! Them, along with the rest of the cast, bring the story to you in a way that cannot be experienced anywhere else. Tickets sell out quickly, proving that this is one show you do not want to miss!

Mary Poppins began its London tour in 2008, which will be ending in April 2009. The cast has performed at amazing venues such as Theatre Royal, Edinburg Playhouse, Palace Theatre, Manchester, and Wales Millennium Center. The U.S. tour will begin a month before the London tour ends – March of 2009. They will be hitting major cities like Chicago, St. Louis, and Los Angeles. Other productions are already in the works, productions that include Hungarian, Finish, and Danish! As a matter-of-fact – the show is planned to debut in Holland in 2010.

Even if you do not know who Mary Poppins is, this is a fascinating story that audiences of all ages will enjoy. Mary Poppins brings her magic alive right in front of you eyes. Don’t miss the chance to see this stunning performance in a city near you.