Preview of 'Mary Poppins' at Westchester Broadway Theatre

Westchester Broadway Theatre Presents OUR 40TH ANNIVERSARY PRODUCTION of Disney’s and Cameron Mackintosh’s

MARY  POPPINS

A Musical based on the stories of P. L. Travers

and the Walt Disney Film

Original Music & Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman,

Book by Julian Fellowes

New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe

Co-Created by Cameron Mackintosh

                                        Directed and Choreographed by Richard Stafford      Musical Direction by Leo Carusone

May 8 – July 27, 2014

Starring Lauren Blackman as Mary Poppins and Leo Ash Evens as Bert

The WBT is celebrating 40 years of Broadway Musicals & Fine Dining!  For this momentous occasion, Mary Poppins is flying onto our stage! The cherished 1964 Disney film has been re-imagined into a spectacular new musical.  The show has been created, in collaboration with Cameron Mackintosh, by Academy Award-winning screenwriter and Downton Abbey creator, Julian Fellowes.

It delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and received nominations for nine Olivier and seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

Featuring all of the unforgettable songs of the movie, timeless classics, such as “Feed the Birds”, “Jolly Holiday”, “Step in Time” and the Academy Award-winning “Chim-Chim Cher-ee” this show can only be described as "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious"!

Bert, the jack-of-all trades, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes both children and adults alike on many magical and memorable adventures, discovering a world where “anything can happen if you let it”.
 

MARY POPPINS, an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs and breathtaking dance numbers, make it the musical that soars high above the rest.

The multi-talented cast features: Lauren Blackman as Mary Poppins, Leo Ash Evens as Bert, Joe Dellger as Mr. Banks, Leisa Mathers as Mrs. Banks, Karen Murphy as Mrs. Brill, Peter Cormican as Admiral Bloom, Jan Neuberger as Miss Andrews, Mark Blowers, Sara Brophy, Laura Cable, Mark Donaldson, Maria Logan, Evan Mayer, Maggie McGrath, Kristyn Pope, Matthew Ranaudo, Roger Preston Smith, Matias Stegmann, Karen Webb and Eric Whitehead.

Jane Banks will be played by Michelle Moughan and Jane Shearin in alternating performances. Brandon Singel and Gabriel Reis will, alternately, play Michael Banks.  

The productions is Directed and Choreographed by WBT favorite, Richard Stafford, who has been at the helm for many WBT productions including  Guys & Dolls, Fiddler On The Roof, Can-Can, George M!, Hairspray, Beauty & the Beast, Gypsy, and Singin’ in the Rain. Associate Director and Choreographer is Jonathan Stahl. The Musical Director is Leo Carusone, Set Design is by Steven Loftus, Lighting Design is by Andrew Gmoser, Sound Design is by Jonathan Hatton and Mark Zuckerman, Costume Design is by Derek Lockwood, Wig design by Gerard Kelly and the Production Stage Manager is Victor Lukas, Properties are by Grumpy Props. As with all our productions, Lisa Tiso is the Associate Producer.  

Lauren Blackman (Mary Poppins), returns to WBT, having performed as Vivienne in Legally Blonde, and in Kopit/ Yeston’s acclaimed productions of Phantom and NINE. She  is incredibly honored to be jumping back into the boots of Mary Poppins, having previously played the role in the East Coast Regional  Premiere, at MSMT. She has just played Irene Molloy, in the 50th Anniversary Tour of HELLO, DOLLY!, starring Sally Struthers.  Off Broadway: Next Thing  You Know, Lisa; A Tree Grows in Brooklyn , Jill; The Chocolate Soldier. Other favorites include Sunset Boulevard, Betty; A Chorus Line,  Sheila;  Annie, Grace Farrell; Man of La Mancha, Aldonza.  She has been  a part of numerous workshops and concerts, and her own cabaret 'Call  It What You Will'... Lauren can be heard on the original cast album of Next Thing You Know.  

 Leo Ash Evens (Bert), made his Broadway debut in the most recent revival of Jesus Christ Superstar, has recently taken part in readings of Diner and The Honeymooners, was seen Off-Broadway in Finks, Around the World, Wanda's World and Yank and in the Ravinia Festival production of Gypsy (starring Patti LuPone) as Tulsa. He has toured in productions of 42nd Street, On the Record and West Side Story, and his NYMF credits include Harmony, I Prefer to Dream, But I'm a Cheerleader, Going Down Swingin and The Taxi Cabaret. Among Evens ' regional credits are Oklahoma!, Cabaret, Thoroughly Modern Millie and Footloose. He also played Jamie in Matthew Lopez’s world-premiere play Somewhere.

Ticket Prices Dinner & Show range between $54.00 and $80.00 PLUS TAX depending on the performances chosen. Beverage Service & Gratuities are not included in the ticket price. Discounts are available for children, students, and senior citizens at selected performances. Also check the website for on-going Special Offers! More news at: www.BroadwayTheatre.com

Show Times: Wednesday Matinees (except July) : Lunch: 11:30 am & Show 1 pm. Thursday & Friday Matinees: Lunch: 11:30 am & Show 1 pm. Thursday, Friday, & Saturday Evenings: Dinner: 6:30 pm & Show:  8 pm.

Sunday Matinees: Lunch: 12 pm & Show: 1:30 pm

Sunday Evenings: Dinner: 5:30 pm & Show: 7 pm.

Reservations:  Call (914)-592-2222. Also at:  www.BroadwayTheatre.com   

Group Reservations:  Discounts for Groups of 20 or More: Call 592-2225.

Luxury Boxes:  Call 592-8730. For private parties of 6 to 22. Enjoy dining and theatre in an elegant private box. Additional features include an expanded dinner menu, hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, private powder room, and Luxury Box reserved parking. Additional cost, call for details.    

WBT  Mainstage:

Mary Poppins - May 8th to July 27th

The Wizard of Oz (MGM Movie Version) - July 31st to September 21st

South Pacific - September 25th to November 30th 

                         and December 31st  to January 11th, 2015
It Happened One Christmas Eve - December 4th to December 28th