Mary Poppins

STAGE TUBE: THE BATTERY'S DOWN - 'LA (You Looked So Good)'

To celebrate the upcoming final episode we are excited to bring you a special music video from Episode 15 starring Cortney Wolfson and Jake Wilson. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: THE BATTERY'S DOWN - 'Don't You Dare Stop Singin' 'Bout Tomorrow'

The much-loved, musical web series "The Battery's Down" has announced its series finale to close out the second, and last, season. Episode 16 will premiere on December 1st, 2009 and close out the program with a bang! (more...)

Photo Coverage: Behind the Scenes at 'The Battery's Down' Final Episode Shoot!

The much-loved, musical web series "The Battery's Down" has announced its series finale to close out the second, and last, season. Episode 16 will premiere on December 1st, 2009 and close out the program with a bang! (more...)

Photo Coverage: MARY POPPINS Stars Laura Michelle Kelly and Christian Borle Meet the Press at Sardi's

Laura Michelle Kelly and Christian Borle took time out of their busy schedules to greet the media on Thursday, October 29th at the world famous Broadway eatery, Sardi's Restaurant (234 West 44th Street). BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there for the "Jolly Holiday" as the two new leads met the press! (more...)

Photo Flash: BYE BYE BIRDIE'S Bill Irwin and Allie Trimm Inspire the Students of Broadway Artists Alliance

Tony Award winner Bill Irwin (Bye Bye Birdie, Who’s Afraid of the Virginia Wolf) and Allie Trimm (Bye Bye Birdie, 13!) spent Sunday, November 15 mentoring the young talent of Broadway's future as they led the morning portion of a Bye Bye Birdie-themed master class with Broadway Artists Alliance. (more...)

Timeless and Timely 'Mary Poppins' Premieres in Los Angeles

Many people rightly consider “Mary Poppins” a timeless classic. Well, with the new musical’s Los Angeles premiere Sunday night at the Ahmanson Theater, you can also call it timely. While it first premiered in London five years ago in a very different economic and social climate, seeing it now, amidst the current economic crisis and the want to go ‘back to basics’, the stage musical seems more appropriate, meaningful and heartfelt. We could all use a little “Mary Poppins” in our lives, to teach us all that the love of family is more important than anything else. (more...)

Photo Flash: MARY POPPINS Ahmanson Theatre Opening

The WEST COAST PREMIERE of Broadway's Perfectly Magical Musical opened at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Sunday, November 15. (more...)

Photo Flash: Laura Michelle Kelly and Christian Borle Star In MARY POPPINS

Broadway's perfectly magical musical MARY POPPINS welcomed the West End's original 'Mary', Olivier Award winner Laura Michelle Kelly, and Tony® Award nominee Christian Borle (Broadway's Legally Blonde) on Monday, October 12th. (more...)

Review - Idiot Savant and After Miss Julie

Ladies and gentlemen. In the course of this evening's performance, the following physical objects will appear onstage: a boxing bag, four golf clubs, a newspaper, two small targets, an oversized golf ball plus snake, a bloody towel, a duck mask, a white spider with spots, a watering can, three boulders wrapped in twine, a yellow suit, two imitation row boats, one tray of fruit, one rolling table, six highball glasses, two white pillows, one large roll of plastic tape, a jeweled wristwatch, one package, gift-wrapped, one jeweled container, plus one blank container, three mirrors with numbers painted on the reverse side, two bows and arrows, one duck in a small cage, one stuffed small mouth plug. (more...)

Houston Critics Praise MARY POPPINS At The Hobby Center

The North American tour of MARY POPPINS opened in Houston on Friday, October 23 at The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts to a rave review from Houston's top theatrical critic. Produced by Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher, MARY POPPINS features original Broadway stars Ashley Brown (Mary Poppins) and Gavin Lee (Bert) reprising their roles as the world's most famous nanny and chimney sweep. (more...)

Photo Coverage: Chance and Chemistry: A Celebration of Frank Loesser - Backstage

Chance and Chemistry: A Centennial Celebration of Frank Loesser, a concert to benefit The Actors Fund took place last night, Monday, October 26, 2009 at the Minskoff Theatre. (more...)

Photo Coverage: Chance and Chemistry: A Celebration of Frank Loesser - Curtain Call

Chance and Chemistry: A Centennial Celebration of Frank Loesser, a concert to benefit The Actors Fund took place last night, Monday, October 26, 2009 at the Minskoff Theatre. (more...)

Tickets for Australian Premiere of MARY POPPINS Are On Sale Now

Producers Thomas Schumacher and Cameron Mackintosh announced today that tickets for the highly anticipated Australian premiere of MARY POPPINS are now on sale to the public at Her Majesty's Theatre in Melbourne. The show will officially open on July 29, 2010. (more...)

Houston is Having a Jolly Holiday with MARY POPPINS

Everyone's favorite nanny, Mary Poppins, has taken up residency in Houston's Hobby Center for the next three weeks. I attended this Disney musical based on the children's books and movie of the same name on Friday night. (more...)

Photo Flash: Rebecca Luker Celebrates GREENWICH TIME at Barnes & Noble

Rebecca Luker has been a Broadway favorite since she stepped in as Christine in The Phantom of the Opera in 1988. She is currently starring in Mary Poppins for which she earned a 2007 Tony Award® nomination for Best Actress in a Musical. Other Broadway credits include Show Boat (Tony® nomination), The Music Man (Tony® nomination), Nine, the most recent revival of The Sound of Music, and The Secret Garden. Ms. Luker recently performed to sold-out audiences at her critically acclaimed American Songbook Series of solo concerts at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Her recordings include Leaving Home (PSClassics.com), Anything Goes: Rebecca Luker Sings Cole Porter, Aria, Aria 2 and Aria 3 (Koch records), The Boys From Syracuse, Wonderful Town, Annie Get Your Gun, Broadway Showstoppers, Jerome Kern Treasury, and Brigadoon. (more...)

Photo Coverage: Laura Michelle Kelly and Christian Borle Join Broadway's MARY POPPINS!

Broadway's perfectly magical musical MARY POPPINS welcomed the West End's original 'Mary', Olivier Award winner Laura Michelle Kelly, and Tony® Award nominee Christian Borle (Broadway's Legally Blonde) beginning Monday, October 12 at 7pm. Produced by Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh, MARY POPPINS will celebrate its three-year anniversary at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd Street) on Monday, November 16. (more...)

BWW TV: Stage Tube: Andrew Lloyd Webber Talks About LOVE NEVER DIES

Today, Thursday 8 October, Andrew Lloyd Webber unveils his brand new production "LOVE NEVER DIES" at a global launch in London. Andrew Lloyd Webber's long awaited new show will have its World Premiere in London at the Adelphi Theatre on Tuesday 9 March 2010 followed by New York on Thursday 11 November and in Australia in 2011. (more...)

BWW TV: Stage Tube - LOVE NEVER DIES Press Launch

Today, Thursday 8 October, Andrew Lloyd Webber unveils his brand new production "LOVE NEVER DIES" at a global launch in London. Andrew Lloyd Webber's long awaited new show will have its World Premiere in London at the Adelphi Theatre on Tuesday 9 March 2010 followed by New York on Thursday 11 November and in Australia in 2011. (more...)

PHANTOM Sequel LOVE NEVER DIES to Premiere March 2010 in London, November 2010 in New York

Today, Thursday 8 October, Andrew Lloyd Webber unveils his brand new production "LOVE NEVER DIES" at a global launch in London. Andrew Lloyd Webber's long awaited new show will have its World Premiere in London at the Adelphi Theatre on Tuesday 9 March 2010 followed by New York on Thursday 11 November and in Australia in 2011. (more...)

Photo Coverage: Broadway Boys CD Recording Session

The Broadway Boys, a gathering of some of the best tenor voices on the Broadway stage are headed into the recording studio on October 1 to record their debut album. Produced by Michael McElroy, the CD is schedule to be available at concerts by late November. PS Classics will release the CD in stores in early winter. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there as the "Boys" laid down their tracks! (more...)