ABOUT THE SHOW: Mary Poppins
One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film The jack-of-all trades, Bert, 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 members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren’t the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that “Anything can happen if you let it.” Original Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman. Book by Julian Fellowes. New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by Anthony Drewe and George Stiles. Co-Created by Cameron Mackintosh. Based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film. Rated G; holiday fun for the entire family.
PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES
November 18 – December 18, 2022: Wednesdays – Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm. Saturdays at 2:00pm beginning November 26.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Mary Poppins is proudly sponsored by Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge.
TICKETS
CLICK HERE for tickets.
AUDITION FOR Mary Poppins
Auditions for Mary Poppins took place in September 2022.
MEET THE CAST
CLICK HERE for the cast list.
MEET THE PRODUCTION STAFF
CLICK HERE for the production staff announcement.
BEHIND THE SCENES
Check back soon to take a look at how Mary Poppins is brought to life at Grand Rapids Civic Theatre.
RELATED PROGRAMS
Related programs may be announced as the production draws closer.
ACCESSIBILITY RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS
We believe that all people should experience the thrill, excitement, and storytelling of live theatre. CLICK HERE to see a variety of accessible programs and services based on the needs of our community. For Mary Poppins, we’ll offer an ASL Interpreted Performance, Audio Descriptive Performance, and a Pay What You Can Preview Performance.
DIGITAL PLAYBILL
Once the show has opened, you can CLICK HERE to access the show’s Digital Playbill. Why digital and not printed? This decision had many factors that went into it including the reduction of our paper footprint in an effort to be more climate-conscious as well as budgetary restrictions coming out of the pandemic. Digital Playbills remain archived long-term and can be accessed HERE.
MEDIA AND MARKETING
From promotional and production video trailers to local television and radio spots, you’ll find it all here. For media requests, contact Ben Greene, Director of Marketing and Engagement at b.greene@grct.org or Noddea Skidmore, Marketing and Communications Manager, at n.skidmore@grct.org.
