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The touring production of MARY POPPINS that's currently gracing the stage of the Peabody Opera House is “practically perfect”, featuring eye-popping special effects, a glorious set, and terrific performances that manage to capture the spirit of the 1964 Disney film, as well as the P.L. Travers books that inspired it. While some of the more beloved elements from the movie are noticeably absent, they've been replaced with sequences that are every bit as magical and engaging. Though the staging is a bit cramped, this is a spectacular show that appeals to both children and adults. And, I should know because I brought along my six-year old son, and he loved it. (more...)

This week has a great show playing at the Bass Concert Hall in Austin, Texas. MARY POPPINS takes the stage and it is non-stop entertainment. (more...)

There are certain givens in Seattle. It rains a lot. You can pretty much find a Starbucks on every block. And Theater Schmeater’s presentations of “The Twilight Zone: Live!” are always a blast. And their current incarnation being presented at ACT Theatre’s Bullitt Cabaret is no exception as they once again transport us into the 60’s and into another dimension. A dimension of sight, a dimension of sound, a dimension of … well, you get the idea. (more...)

Who knew that Mary Poppins, that brightly colored stage spectacle of a musical comedy confection, would be the theatrical offering that most eloquently addresses the questionable shenanigans of unscrupulous bankers, financiers and other assorted nefarious London financial district/Wall Street types and which champions the importance of family and the common folk? (more...)

PrinterÂ’s Devil Theater presents Torso by Keri Healey, writer of Cherry Cherry Lemon, The Ikea Cycle; Tiny Domestic Dramas, and DonÂ’t You Dare Love Me. Torso runs four weeks only, March 9 - 31, 2012, at Theatre Off Jackson. (more...)

PrinterÂ’s Devil Theater presents Torso, an emotional exploration of grief and revenge, by Keri Healey, writer of Cherry Cherry Lemon, The Ikea Cycle; Tiny Domestic Dramas, and DonÂ’t You Dare Love Me.Torso runs four weeks only, March 9 - 31, 2012, at Theatre Off Jackson. (more...)

Theater Schmeater, in association with ACT – A Contemporary Theatre’s Central Heating Lab, is pleased to celebrate our 20th anniversary season with the return of our popular presentation of The Twilight Zone: Live! opening on Friday April 6 in A Contemporary Theatre’s Bullitt Cabaret space. (more...)

PrinterÂ’s Devil Theater presents Torso by Keri Healey, writer of Cherry Cherry Lemon, The Ikea Cycle; Tiny Domestic Dramas, and DonÂ’t You Dare Love Me. Torso runs four weeks only, March 9 - 31, 2012, at Theatre Off Jackson. (more...)

Chimney sweeps dance, artwork comes alive and, ultimately, Mary Poppins’ influence restores the fraying family ties between Mr. and Mrs. Banks and their two children. Yet theatergoers expecting a close interpretation of Disney’s classic 1964 film will find little familiar territory in the onstage production of Mary Poppins. The show’s creators certainly reference the movie in the costumes and sets and, more notably, by incorporating many of the film’s most popular songs. However, the children’s interactions and adventures with their “practically perfect” nanny primarily reflect stories included in the original Mary Poppins book series by P.L. Travers. (more...)

The Providence premiere of MARY POPPINS opens tonight, Thursday, February 9 at the Providence Performing Arts Center for a limited engagement of 2 weeks through Sunday, February 19. MARY POPPINS plays Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 7PM, Thursday and Friday evenings at 7PM, Saturday evenings at 8PM, Sunday evenings at 6:30PM, and Saturday matinees at 2PM and Sunday matinees at 1PM with an additional performance on Thursday, February 16 at 2PM. (more...)

PrinterÂ’s Devil Theater presents Torso, an emotional exploration of grief and revenge, by Keri Healey, writer of Cherry Cherry Lemon, The Ikea Cycle; Tiny Domestic Dramas, and DonÂ’t You Dare Love Me.Torso runs four weeks only, March 9 - 31, 2012, at Theatre Off Jackson. (more...)

It's almost over! There's just THREE days of voting remaining for the 2011 Seattle Awards and here is the latest update! Have you voted yet, and helped to spread the word to support your favorites in the hopes that they will be the recipients of a 2011 BroadwayWorld Seattle Award? There is no time to waste, click on the voting link and make your opinion count! Below are the stats so far as of Monday December 26, 2011. Voting ends at midnight on 12/31 so time is running out. (more...)

There is no time to waste, click on the voting link and make your opinion count! Below are the stats so far. Voting ends at midnight on 12/31 so time is running out. Click Here to Vote Now!... (more...)

There's just a few weeks left to go in voting for the 2011 Seattle Awards and here is the latest update! Have you voted yet, and helped to spread the word to support your favorites in the hopes that they will be the recipients of a 2011 BroadwayWorld Seattle Award? There is no time to waste, click on the voting link and make your opinion count! Below are the stats so far as of Monday December 12, 2011. (more...)

There's just a few weeks left to go in voting for the 2011 Seattle Awards and here is the latest update! Have you voted yet, and helped to spread the word to support your favorites in the hopes that they will be the recipients of a 2011 BroadwayWorld Seattle Award? There is no time to waste, click on the voting link and make your opinion count! Below are the stats so far as of Monday December 05, 2011. (more...)

There's just 4 weeks left to go in voting for the 2011 Seattle Awards and here is the latest update! Have you voted yet, and helped to spread the word to support your favorites in the hopes that they will be the recipients of a 2011 BroadwayWorld Seattle Award? There is no time to waste, click on the voting link and make your opinion count! Below are the stats so far as of Tuesday November 29, 2011. (more...)

Voting is now well underway for the 2011 Seattle Awards and here is the latest update! Now, it's time for you to get out and vote for your favorites in the hopes that they will be the recipients of a 2011 BroadwayWorld Seattle Award. No time to waste, click on the voting link and make your opinion count! Below are the stats so far as of Monday November 23, 2011. (more...)

The Toronto premiere of MARY POPPINS opens Saturday, November 12 at 7:30PM at the Princess of Wales Theatre for a limited engagement of nine weeks through Sunday, January 8, 2012. (more...)

The Chicago return of MARY POPPINS opens this Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011 at 8 p.m. at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) for a limited engagement of four weeks through November 6, 2011. (more...)

No spoonful of sugar needed: "Mary Poppins" delights in every way. (more...)