 | Mary Poppins is an award-winning Disney Theatrical musical based on the similarly-titled series of children's books and the hit Disney 1964 film. The West End production opened in December 2004 and received two Olivier Awards, one for Best Actress in a Musical and the other for Best Theatre Choreography. The musical features the film's music and lyrics by the Academy Award winning Sherman Brothers (see photo), 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. A Broadway production with a near-identical creative team opened in November 2006, with only minor changes from the West End version. Following the success of the West End production, a Broadway production debuted on November 16th 2006 at the New Amsterdam Theatre after previews from October 14th. Gavin Lee, who had originated the role of Bert in the West End production, reprised his role in the Broadway production. Broadway performer Ashley Brown was brought on board to play the title role. The Broadway production differed from the London production in that the "Jolly Holiday" sequence was staged in full technicolour instead of the gray tones of the London show, and in "Anything Can Happen" the stairs to the heavens were replaced by a large version of Mary Poppins' umbrella entering from the stage floor. These changes were later transferred back to the West End production. The Broadway version received mixed reviews ranging from enthusiastic to mediocre. Many critics praised the show for its technical merits. Despite the mixed reviews, the show has been regularly performing well at the box office since its opening. After running for 52 weeks, the show recouped all its original investment. | |
Mary Poppins (1964 film): "A Spoonful Of Sugar" sang by Julie Andrews Cast of Mary Poppins performs "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2007 Lyrics: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Poppins: When trying to express oneself, it's frankly quite absurd, To leaf through lengthy lexicons to find the perfect word. A little spontaniaty keeps conversation keen, You need to find a way to say, precisely what you mean... Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! Even though the sound of it is something quite atrosicous! If you say it loud enough, you'll always sound precocious, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! Um-diddle-diddle-um-diddleye Um-diddle-diddle-um-diddleye Um-diddle-diddle-um-diddleye Um-diddle-diddle-um-diddleye Bert: The Druids could have carved it on their mighty monoliths! Mrs. Corry: The ancient Greeks would certain have used it in their midst! Mary Poppins: I'm sure the Roman Empire only entered the abyss, Because those Latin scholars never had a word like this! Ensemble: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! Mary Poppins: If you say it softly the effect can be hypnoscious! Bert: Check your breath before you speak, in case it's halitotious! Ensemble: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! Um-diddle-diddle-um-diddleye Um-diddle-diddle-um-diddleye Um-diddle-diddle-um-diddleye Um-diddle-diddle-um-diddleye Mary Poppins (spoken): You know you can say it backwards, which is Suoicodilaipxecitsiligarfilacrepus! Michael (spoken): She may be tricky, but she's bloody good! Mary Poppins: So when the cat has got your tongue, there's no need for dismay! Just summon up this word and then you've got a lot to say! Bert: Pick out those eighteen consonants and sixteen vowels as well, And put them in an order which is very hard to spell... Mary Poppins: S-u-p-e-r C-a-l-i-f- R-a-g-i-l- Jane and Michael: I-s-t-i-c-e-x-p-i-a-l-i-d-o-c-i-o-u-s! Ensemble: S-u-p-e-r C-a-l-i-f- R-a-g-i-l- I-s-t-i-c-e-x-p-i-a-l-i-d-o-c-i-o-u-s! S-u-p-e-r C-a-l-i-f- R-a-g-i-l- I-s-t-i-c-e-x-p-i-a-l-i-d-o-c-i-o-u-s! S-u-p-e-r C-a-l-i-f- R-a-g-i-l- I-s-t-i-c-e-x-p-i-a-l-i-d-o-c-i-o-u-s! Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! Even though the sound of it is something quite atroscious! If you say it loud enough, you'll always sound precocious, Supercalifragilistic- Jane and Michael: Supercalifragilistic- Ensemble: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! | |
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