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Mary Poppins 2006

Run Time:
2 hours and 40 minutes, with 1 intermission
Opened: November 16, 2006
Closing: March 03, 2013

Mary Poppins - 2006 Broadway History , Info & More

New Amsterdam Theatre (Broadway)
214 West 42nd St. New York, NY

Mary Poppins has arrived at Broadway's magnificent New Amsterdam Theatre in a new musical so extraordinarily enchanting that, like critics, you'll have just one word for it: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!



Based on P.I. Travers' cherished stories and the classic 1964 Walt Disney film, MARY POPPINS, currently one of London's biggest sensations, features the Sherman brothers' original Academy Award-winning songs. In collaboration with Cameron Mackintosh, the show has been created 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.



MARY POPPINS marks the first collaboration between Disney, producer of such acclaimed productions as THE LION KING, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and TARZAN, and Cameron Mackintosh, legendary producer of record-breaking shows THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, CATS and LES MISERABLES.


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Mary Poppins
6 / 10

Forget the affable super-nanny of Disney's 1964 movie musical, Mary Poppins. As reconceived by director Richard Eyre (Iris) and codirector Matthew Bourne (the dance genius behind 1998's très gay Swan Lake), Mary (Ashley Brown) becomes a smug therapist to the cranky, morose Banks family. Lessons abound, including a creepy scene where little Jane and Michael are put on trial by their toys. Imported from London, this adaptation teeters between saccharine and tart in what feels like a creative tug-of-war. 'I'm practically perfect,' Mary trills. More like oddly schizophrenic.

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5 / 10

Well, she flies. She opens her parrot-handled umbrella, takes hold of her carpetbag, then soars out and up over the seats at the New Amsterdam Theatre - presumably to a place where a magic nanny can hole up until required by the next unruly family. Excellent flying. Otherwise, 'Mary Poppins,' the show for which 'The Lion King' got kicked to the Minskoff Theatre, is a quaint, muddled, beautiful-looking musical with plenty of spectacle but even more emotional distance.

BWW Flashback: MARY POPPINS Ends Six-Year Run on Broadway Today
by BWW Special Coverage - March 3, 2013


Mary Poppins will conclude Broadway run at The New Amsterdam Theatre today, March 3, 2013 after 2619 performances and more than six years. With attendance totaling nearly four million guests, the show has been seen by more people in the last six years than any Broadway show except Wicked and The Lion King. BroadwayWorld takes you back through the magical nanny's journey to Broadway below!

BWW Exclusive: Banks' Kids Hall of Fame - 6+ Years of 44 Janes and Michaels, Life on Broadway, Where They Are Now & More
by BWW - March 2, 2013


As the Broadway production of MARY POPPINS comes to a close, we tracked down all the past and current kids who played the iconic roles of Jane and Michael Banks, from the original cast in 2006 to the current group as they take their final bow on March 3, 2013.

MARY POPPINS Enters Final Week of Performances
by Kelsey Denette - February 27, 2013


Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins, one of the biggest Broadway successes in recent memory, is in its final week. It concludes its historic Broadway run at The New Amsterdam Theatre this Sunday, March 3, 2013 at 3:00pm after 2619 performances and more than six years. With attendance totaling nearly four million guests, the show has been seen by more people in the last six years than any Broadway show except Wicked and The Lion King.

BWW Exclusive: MARY POPPINS Cast Memories- Gavin Lee
by Nicole Rosky - February 26, 2013


As the Broadway production of Mary Poppins comes to a close, we asked current and original principle cast members, as well as current cast members who have been with the show since day one, to share with us some memories and tell us what being a part of the magic has meant to them. Gavin Lee, who was the original 'Bert' shared:

BWW Exclusive: MARY POPPINS Cast Memories- Rommy Sandhu
by Nicole Rosky - February 28, 2013


As the Broadway production of Mary Poppins comes to a close, we asked current and original principle cast members, as well as current cast members who have been with the show since day one, to share with us some memories and tell us what being a part of the magic has meant to them. Rommy Sandhu, who is an original and current cast member shared:

BWW Exclusive: MARY POPPINS Cast Memories- Chris Shin
by Nicole Rosky - February 28, 2013


As the Broadway production of Mary Poppins comes to a close, we asked current and original principle cast members, as well as current cast members who have been with the show since day one, to share with us some memories and tell us what being a part of the magic has meant to them. Karl Kenzler, who is a current ensemble member shared:

BWW Exclusive: MARY POPPINS Cast Memories- Karl Kenzler
by Nicole Rosky - February 27, 2013


As the Broadway production of Mary Poppins comes to a close, we asked current and original principle cast members, as well as current cast members who have been with the show since day one, to share with us some memories and tell us what being a part of the magic has meant to them. Karl Kenzler, who is the current 'George Banks,' shared:

BWW Exclusive: MARY POPPINS Creative Team Shares Broadway Memories- George Stiles, Anthony Drewe, Stephen Mear & Richard Eyre!
by BWW - February 23, 2013


As the Broadway production of Mary Poppins comes to a close, BroadwayWorld has been in touch with the award-winning creative team that put together the hit musical years ago. In the interview below, composer George Stiles, lyricist Anthony Drewe, choreographer Stephen Mear and director Richard Eyre chat about how they got involved with the show, reveal some of thier favorite Poppins memories, and share what being a part of the magic has meant to them.

BWW Exclusive: MARY POPPINS Cast Memories- Steffanie Leigh
by Nicole Rosky - February 25, 2013


As the Broadway production of Mary Poppins comes to a close, we asked current and original principle cast members, as well as current cast members who have been with the show since day one, to share with us some memories and tell us what being a part of the magic has meant to them. Steffanie Leigh, who is the current 'Mary Poppins,' shared:

TV: Watch MARY POPPINS' Performance Highlights!
by Nicole Rosky - February 20, 2013


Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins, one of the biggest Broadway successes in recent memory, enters its final two weeks tonight. It concludes its historic Broadway run at The New Amsterdam Theatre on Sunday, March 3, 2013 at 3:00pm after 2619 performances and more than six years. With attendance totaling nearly four million guests, the show has been seen by more people in the last six years than any Broadway show except Wicked and The Lion King. Check out highlights of the current cast in action below!

MARY POPPINS Begins Final Two Weeks of Performances!
by Nicole Rosky - February 19, 2013


Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins, one of the biggest Broadway successes in recent memory, enters its final two weeks tonight. It concludes its historic Broadway run at The New Amsterdam Theatre on Sunday, March 3, 2013 at 3:00pm after 2619 performances and more than six years. With attendance totaling nearly four million guests, the show has been seen by more people in the last six years than any Broadway show except Wicked and The Lion King.

BWW Exclusive: MARY POPPINS Cast Memories- Rebecca Luker
by Nicole Rosky - February 24, 2013


As the Broadway production of Mary Poppins comes to a close, we asked current and original principle cast members, as well as current cast members who have been with the show since day one, to share with us some memories and tell us what being a part of the magic has meant to them. Rebecca Luker, who was the original 'Winifred Banks,' shared:

BWW Exclusive: MARY POPPINS Cast Memories- Nicolas Dromard
by Nicole Rosky - March 1, 2013


As the Broadway production of Mary Poppins comes to a close, we asked current and original principle cast members, as well as current cast members who have been with the show since day one, to share with us some memories and tell us what being a part of the magic has meant to them. Nicolas Dromard, who is the current 'Bert,' shared:

BWW Exclusive: MARY POPPINS Cast Memories- Janet MacEwan
by Nicole Rosky - February 22, 2013


As the Broadway production of Mary Poppins comes to a close, we asked current and original principle cast members, as well as current cast members who have been with the show since day one, to share with us some memories and tell us what being a part of the magic has meant to them. Janet MacEwan, who is the current 'Bird Lady,' shared:

BWW Exclusive: MARY POPPINS Cast Memories- Michael McCarty
by Nicole Rosky - February 21, 2013


As the Broadway production of Mary Poppins comes to a close, we asked current and original principle cast members, as well as current cast members who have been with the show since day one, to share with us some memories and tell us what being a part of the magic has meant to them. Michael McCarty, who was the original 'Admiral Boom/Bank Chairman,' shared:

BWW Exclusive: MARY POPPINS Cast Memories- Valerie Boyle
by Nicole Rosky - February 20, 2013


As the Broadway production of Mary Poppins comes to a close, we asked current and original principle cast members, as well as current cast members who have been with the show since day one, to share with us some memories and tell us what being a part of the magic has meant to them. Valerie Boyle, who is the current 'Mrs. Brill,' shared:

BWW Exclusive: MARY POPPINS Cast Memories- Daniel Jenkins
by Nicole Rosky - February 19, 2013


As the Broadway production of Mary Poppins comes to a close, we asked current and original principle cast members, as well as current cast members who have been with the show since day one, to share with us some memories and tell us what being a part of the magic has meant to them. Daniel Jenkins, who was the original 'George Banks,' shared:

BWW Exclusive: MARY POPPINS Cast Memories- Kathleen Nanni
by Nicole Rosky - February 18, 2013


As the Broadway production of Mary Poppins comes to a close, we asked current and original principle cast members, as well as current cast members who have been with the show since day one, to share with us some memories and tell us what being a part of the magic has meant to them. Original and current cast member Kathleen Nanni shared:

BWW Exclusive: MARY POPPINS Cast Memories- James Hindman
by Nicole Rosky - February 17, 2013


As the Broadway production of Mary Poppins comes to a close, we asked current and original principle cast members, as well as current cast members who have been with the show since day one, to share with us some memories and tell us what being a part of the magic has meant to them. Original cast member James Hindman shared:

BWW Exclusive: MARY POPPINS Cast Memories- Megan Osterhaus
by Nicole Rosky - February 16, 2013


As the Broadway production of Mary Poppins comes to a close, we asked current and original principle cast members, as well as current cast members who have been with the show since day one, to share with us some memories and tell us what being a part of the magic has meant to them. Megan Osterhaus, who is the current 'Winifred Banks', shared:

BWW Exclusive: MARY POPPINS Cast Memories- Mark Price
by Nicole Rosky - February 15, 2013


As the Broadway production of Mary Poppins comes to a close, we asked current and original principle cast members, as well as current cast members who have been with the show since day one, to share with us some memories and tell us what being a part of the magic has meant to them. Mark Price, who was the original 'Robertson Ay', shared:

BWW Exclusive: MARY POPPINS Cast Memories- Q. Smith
by Nicole Rosky - February 14, 2013


As the Broadway production of Mary Poppins comes to a close, we asked current and original principle cast members, as well as current cast members who have been with the show since day one, to share with us some memories and tell us what being a part of the magic has meant to them. Q. Smith, who is the current 'Miss Andrew/Queen Victoria/Miss Smythe', shared:

BWW Exclusive: MARY POPPINS Cast Memories- Jonathan Freeman
by Nicole Rosky - February 13, 2013


As the Broadway production of Mary Poppins comes to a close, we asked current and original principle cast members, as well as current cast members who have been with the show since day one, to share with us some memories and tell us what being a part of the magic has meant to them. Jonathan Freeman, who is the current 'Admiral Boom/Bank Chairman', shared:

BWW Exclusive: MARY POPPINS Cast Memories- Dennis Moench
by Nicole Rosky - February 12, 2013


As the Broadway production of Mary Poppins comes to a close, we asked current and original principle cast members, as well as current cast members who have been with the show since day one, to share with us some memories and tell us what being a part of the magic has meant to them. Dennis Moench, who is the current 'Robertson Ay', shared:

BWW Exclusive: MARY POPPINS Cast Memories- Cass Morgan
by Nicole Rosky - February 11, 2013


As the Broadway production of Mary Poppins comes to a close, we asked current and original principle cast members, as well as current cast members who have been with the show since day one, to share with us some memories and tell us what being a part of the magic has meant to them. Original Bird Lady, Cass Morgan, shared:

Mary Poppins History

Other Productions of Mary Poppins

2004   West End Original London Production
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2006   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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2009   US Tour National Tour
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2021   West End West End Revival
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2021   West End
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Mary Poppins - 2006 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2007 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Costume Design Bob Crowley
2007 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Scenic Design Bob Crowley
2007 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Gavin Lee
2007 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Ashley Brown
2007 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreography Stephen Mear
2007 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreography Stephen Mear
2007 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreography Matthew Bourne
2007 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreography Matthew Bourne
2007 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Costume Design Bob Crowley
2007 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Matthew Bourne
2007 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Richard & Bourne
2007 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Eyre
2007 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Daniel Jenkins
2007 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Rebecca Luker
2007 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Howard Harrison
2007 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Musical 0
2007 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Score 0
2007 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Set Design Bob Crowley
2007 Theatre World Awards Performance Gavin Lee
2007 Tony Awards Best Choreography Stephen Mear
2007 Tony Awards Best Choreography Matthew Bourne
2007 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Howard Harrison
2007 Tony Awards Best Musical Cameron Mackintosh
2007 Tony Awards Best Musical Disney Theatrical Productions
2007 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Gavin Lee
2007 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Rebecca Luker
2007 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical Bob Crowley
2007 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical Bob Crowley
2006 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical (tie) Ashley Brown
2006 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musica Julian Fellowes
2006 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreograph Matthew Bourne
2006 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreograph Stephen Mear
2006 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Gavin Lee
2006 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical Mary Poppins
2006 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design of a Musical Bob Crowley

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