<p><span style="color:#000000">A preliminary outline of the <a href="https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/198/mary-poppins-tickets.aspx"><strong><em>Mary Poppins </em>musical</strong></a> was written in 2002 after <a href="https://www.londontheatredirect.com/tickets/delfont-mackintosh-theatres"><strong>Cameron Mackintosh</strong></a> and Disney Theatrical's <strong>Thomas Schumacher</strong> opened up talks for a potential collaboration. Following the death of the original <em>Mary Poppins</em> author <strong>P. L. Travers </strong>in 1996 </span>—<span style="color:#000000"> who permitted a stage adaptation to be made only on the condition that all creatives would be English and that the team would not include anyone who had been a part of the 1964 film </span>—<span style="color:#000000"> the new stage musical was no longer held back from using the original film's songs.</span></p>
<br/> Where was Mary Poppins The Musical first performed?<p><span style="color:#000000"><em>Mary Poppins</em> was first performed as a workshop version in London at the end of 2003 in a rehearsal room at <a href="https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/60/old-vic-theatre.aspx"><strong>The Old Vic</strong></a>. The cast of <em>My Fair Lady</em> took part in the workshop, after which the show was rehearsed for four weeks at <a href="https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/72/sadlers-wells.aspx"><strong>Sadler's Wells</strong></a> before moving to Bristol for the show's <a href="https://www.londontheatredirect.com/tickets/premiere"><strong>world premiere</strong></a> and out-of-town tryout performance at the Hippodrome, which was held on 15 September 2004. <em>Mary Poppins</em> is the only Disney musical in history to have premiered in the United Kingdom.</span></p>
<br/> When is Mary Poppins The Musical set?<p><span style="color:#000000"><em>Mary Poppins</em> is set in the Edwardian era between 1901 and 1910. The musical hired <strong>Julian Fellowes </strong>to help with the show's script, as he had a very clear understanding of the English class system of that era and its social niceties.</span></p>
<br/> How long is Mary Poppins The Musical?<p><span style="color:#000000">The <em>Mary Poppins</em> musical running time for the London production is <strong>approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes</strong> including an interval.</span></p>
<br/> What time does Mary Poppins The Musical finish?<p><span style="color:#000000">Matinee performances of <em>Mary Poppins</em> in London begin at 2.30pm on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays and finish at approximately 5.30pm. Evening performances on Wednesdays begin at 7pm and finish at about 10pm whilst evening London performances of <em>Mary Poppins </em>on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday begin at 7.30pm and finish at about 10.30pm.</span></p>
<br/> Where is Mary Poppins The Musical playing?<p><span style="color:#000000">The <em>Mary Poppins</em> revival is currently playing in London's West End in its original home at the <a href="https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/10/prince-edward-theatre.aspx"><strong>Prince Edward Theatre</strong></a>.</span></p>
<br/> What songs are in Mary Poppins The Musical?<p><span style="color:#000000">The London <em>Mary Poppins</em> song list includes the Act I songs "Chim Chim Cher-ee", "Cherry Tree Lane", "The Perfect Nanny", "Practically Perfect", "Chim Chim Cher-ee" (All Me Own Work), "Jolly Holiday", "Let's Hope She Will Stay", "Being Mrs Banks", "Chim Chim Cher-ee" (Winds Do Change), "A Spoonful of Sugar", "Precision and Order", "A Man Has Dreams", "Feed the Birds", "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious", "Chim Chim Cher-ee" (Twists and Turns), "Temper, Temper", and "Playing the Game"; and the Act II songs "Brimstone and Treacle", "Let's Go Fly a Kite", "Good for Nothing", "Step in Time", "Anything Can Happen (Part 1)”, "A Shooting Star", and "Bows/Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious (Reprise)".</span></p>
<br/> Who wrote Mary Poppins The Musical?<p><span style="color:#000000">The musical <em>Mary Poppins</em> features a book penned by<strong> Julian Fellowes</strong>; music written by <strong>George Stiles</strong> (<a href="https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/4299/soho-cinders-tickets.aspx"><strong><em>Soho Cinders</em></strong></a>), <strong>Richard M. Sherman</strong>, (<em>Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Jungle Book)</em> and <strong>Robert B. Sherman </strong>(<em>Charlotte's Web, The Happiest Millionaire</em>); and lyrics by the Shermans and<strong> Anthony Drewe </strong>(<em>The Parent Trap</em> musical known as <em>Identical</em>).</span></p>
<br/> Who plays Mary Poppins in the musical in London?<p><span style="color:#000000">The titular role of everyone's favourite nanny Mary Poppins is portrayed by <strong>Zizi Strallen</strong>, who reprises the role from the UK and Ireland tour. </span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000">Strallen has also starred in such major stage productions as <em>Annie</em> (<a href="https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/7/victoria-palace-theatre.aspx"><strong>Victoria Palace Theatre</strong></a>), <em>Cats</em> (<a href="https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/4/london-palladium.aspx"><strong>Palladium</strong></a>), <em>Chicago</em> (Leicester Curve), <em>Chitty Chitty Bang Bang </em>(Palladium), <em>Cinderella</em> (<a href="https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/72/sadlers-wells.aspx"><strong>Sadler's Wells</strong></a>), <em>Dirty Dancing</em> (<a href="https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/18/aldwych-theatre.aspx"><strong>Aldwych</strong></a>), <em>Follies</em> (National), <a href="https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/492/hairspray-tickets.aspx"><strong><em>Hairspray</em></strong></a> (Leicester Curve), <em>Merrily We Roll Along</em> (<a href="https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/26/harold-pinter-theatre.aspx"><strong>Harold Pinter</strong></a>), <em>Rock of Ages</em> (<a href="https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/74/shaftesbury-theatre.aspx"><strong>Shaftesbury</strong></a>), <em>Scrooge </em>(<a href="https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/12/piccadilly-theatre.aspx"><strong>Piccadilly</strong></a>), <em>Strictly Ballroom</em> (Palladium), <em>The Car Man</em> (Sadler's Wells), <em>The Herbal Bed</em> (<a href="https://www.londontheatredirect.com/tickets/royal-shakespeare-company"><strong>Royal Shakespeare Company</strong></a>), and <em>The Music Man</em> (Chichester Festival).</span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000">Her film credits include Disney's live-action remake of <em>Cinderella</em> and the live-action film adaptation of <em>Cats</em>.</span></p>
<br/> Who stars in Mary Poppins The Musical in London?<p><span style="color:#000000">The <em>Mary Poppins</em> West End cast stars <strong>Zizi Strallen</strong> as Mary Poppins, <strong>Charlie Stemp </strong>as Bert, <strong>Joseph Millson</strong> as George Banks, <strong>Amy Griffiths</strong> as Winifred Banks,<strong> Petula Clark</strong> as Bird Woman, <strong>Claire Moore </strong>as Miss Smythe / Miss Andrews, <strong>Claire Machin </strong>as Mrs Brill, <strong>Jack North </strong>as Robertson Ay, and <strong>Paul F. Monaghan</strong> as Admiral Boom / Bank Chairman. The role of Jane Banks is played by <strong>Adelaide Barham</strong>, <strong>Charlotte Breen</strong>, <strong>Ellie Kit Jones</strong>, <strong>Imogen Bourn</strong> and <strong>Nuala Peberdy</strong>; whilst the role of <strong>Michael Banks</strong> is portrayed by <strong>Edward Walton</strong>, <strong>Fred Wilcox</strong>, <strong>Gabriel Payne</strong>, <strong>Joseph Duffy</strong>, and <strong>Samuel Newby</strong>.</span></p>
<br/> How is supercalifragilisticexpialidocious pronounced?<p><span style="color:#000000">In the film, the 'cali' in 'supercalifragilisticexpialidocious' is pronounced as 'cal-eh' whilst in the <a href="https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musicals">West End musical</a> it is pronounced as 'cal-ee'.</span></p>
<br/> Are Mary Poppins and Pennywise the same species?<p><span style="color:#000000">Ever since <em>Harry Potter </em>burst onto the scene, the question "Is Mary Poppins a witch" dominated headlines for years. After all, the nanny flew by umbrella that was not only reminiscent of a flying broomstick, but also of Hagrid's magic umbrella for a wand. Now with the recent release of <em>It</em> (2017) and its sequel <em>It Chapter Two </em>(2019) </span><span style="color:rgb(80, 80, 80)">—</span><span style="color:#000000"> both remakes of the original 1990 film based on the Stephen King horror novel </span><span style="color:rgb(80, 80, 80)">—</span><span style="color:#000000"> the question on everyone's mind has been: "Are Mary Poppins and Pennywise related?" However, all of this is simply nonsense as P. L. Travers never collaborated with Stephen King, let alone with J.K. Rowling, whose book<em> Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone</em> was published after Travers' death. Of course, it's always fun to imagine 'what if'.</span></p>
<br/> What is the Mary Poppins musical age recommendation?<p><span style="color:#000000"><em>Mary Poppins</em> is recommended for a general audience, though children under the age of 5 will not be permitted to enter the theatre. The musical is best suited for ages 7 and up. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian and are not allowed to sit by themselves. Please be advised that you may be refused entry if you have separate seats from your children.</span></p>
<br/> Where is the best place to sit for Mary Poppins?<p><span style="color:#000000">The best-priced seats in the Prince Edward Theatre that offer the best views for a large-scale musical production can be found in the middle of Rows D, E, F and H of the Dress Circle. Seats in the Stalls will allow for a more intimate theatrical experience but are generally more expensive. If you are looking for the best views and don't care about the price, you should try central seats in the first two rows of the Dress Circle.</span></p>
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