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Send in the Clowns! Mary Poppins finished at New Amsterdam Theater on March 3, 2013

Mary Poppins

Mary Poppins at New Amsterdam Theater

Send in the Clowns! Mary Poppins finished at New Amsterdam Theater on March 3, 2013

Why see Mary Poppins?

Based on P.I. Travers cherished stories and the classic 1964 Walt Disney film, Mary Poppins features the Sherman brothers original Academy Award-winning songs.

The show has been created, in collaboration with Cameron Mackintosh, by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Julian Fellowes, who has written the book, and the Olivier Award-winning team of George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, who have composed new songs and additional music and lyrics.

Olivier Award-winning director Richard Lyre leads a dream team of vision and stagecraft bringing to life the story of the Banks family and their magical nanny. Co-direction and choreography is by Olivier Award-winner Matthew Bourne, set and costume design is by Tony Award winner Bob Crowley, co-choreography is by Olivier Award-winner Stephen Mear, and lighting design is by Olivier Award-winner Howard Harrison.

A musical so extraordinarily enchanting that, like the critics, you'll have just one word for it: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

 

Key Information

Audience

Mary Poppins is for elementary school children and older. Children under 4 years of age will not be admitted into the New Amsterdam Theater.

Run Time

Two hours and 40 minutes, with an intermission.

Dates

Finished Mar 3, 2013

Cast

Steffanie Leigh as Mary Poppins
Gavin Lee as Bert
Megan Osterhaus as Winifred Banks
Barrett Davis as Robertson Ay
Ruth Gottschall as Miss Andrew, Queen Victoria and Miss Smythe
Karl Kenzler as George Banks
Ann Arvia as Bird Woman
Jonathan Freeman as Amiraal Boom, Bank Chairman
Reese Sebastian Diaz as Michael Banks at certain performances
Noah Marlowe as Michael Banks at certain performances
Tyler Merna as Michael Banks at certain performances
Camille Mancuso as Jane Banks at certain performances
Annie Baltic as Jane Banks at certain performances
Kara Oates as Jane Banks at certain performances

Creative

Directed by Richard Eyre
Choreography/Co-Direction by Matthew Bourne
Co-Choreography by Stephen Mear
Set and Costume Design by Bob Crowley
Lighting Design by Howard Harrison
Sound Design by Andrew Bruce
Orchestrations by William David Brohn
Musical Supervision by David Caddick
Lyrics by Robert Sherman and Richard Sherman; with additional lyrics by Anthony Drewe
Music by Robert Sherman and Richard Sherman; with additional music by George Stiles
Book by Julian Fellowes

Awards

2007 TONY AWARDS
Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Bob Crowley)

Nominations
Best Musical
Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical (Gavin Lee)
Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical (Rebecca Luker)
Best Choreography (Matthew Bourne and Stephen Mear)
Best Costume Design of a Musical (Bob Crowley)
Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Howard Harrison)

2007 OUTER CRITICS CIRCLE AWARDS
Outstanding New Broadway Musical
Outstanding New Score
Outstanding Director of a Musical (Richard Eyre and Matthew Bourne)
Outstanding Choreography (Matthew Bourne and Stephen Mear)
Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Gavin Lee)
Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Ashley Brown)
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Daniel Jenkins)
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Rebecca Luker)
Outstanding Set Design (Bob Crowley)
Outstanding Costume Design (Bob Crowley)
Outstanding Lighting Design (Howard Harrison)

Nominations

2007 DRAMA LEAGUE AWARD
Nominations
Distinguished Production of a Musical
Distinguished Performance (Ashley Brown and Gavin Lee)

2007 DRAMA DESK AWARDS
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Gavin Lee)
Outstanding Set Design of a Musical (Bob Crowley)

Nominations
Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Ashley Brown)
Outstanding Choreography (Matthew Bourne and Stephen Mear)
Outstanding Book of a Musical (Julian Fellowes)

Reviews

Customer reviews

87 reviews, average rating: (4.8 Stars)

Philip I.

"Practically Perfect in Every Way"

"Mary Poppins" was absolutely supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! The cast was top-notch, the sets, music, special effects and show overall was just spectacular. I loved all the additions, staging and performances. The kids were great and I am dying to see this again. I've seen everything to see on Broadway and "Mary Poppins" is way up there! Don't miss it and try to catch it with the amazing lead duo of Ashley Brown and Gavin Lee!! ... Read more

Lisa

Amazing Show

The show is amazing, there are hardly words to describe how wonderful it is. My review is more to advise theatre goers about the experience we had at the New Amsterdam Theatre. We went Fri. night 10/20/06. The seating can be precarious and tight, but the problem was that there was an entire row behind us, balcony level, where there were children, (appeared to be under 4 years old, which is prohibited in this show), crawling, banging, screaming and kicking seats in front of them. When several audience members asked the parents to please control them, parent(s) yelled back at everyone and began to sing along loudly with the songs and talk (shout) comments throughout the show. Several people attempted to find ushers for help, but they seemed understaffed. This was my daughter's birthday gift and she was almost in tears. Several people in our row were enraged..almost a fight. The theatre needs to enforce the rules and ensure that people are aware that this is not "Broadway" behavior. ... Read more

Molly

Cant wait to see it again!

I saw this show on 11-17 and it was absolutely incredible. I grew up watching the movie and it was even better on Broadway! I thought Ashley Brown did a great job, I mean she is no Julie Andrews, but she would make her proud. Go see this show--you wont be sorry ... Read more
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