Mary Poppins The Musical

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.
Wait…What
SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS.
Su·per·ca·li·fra·gil·is·tic·ex·pi·a·li·do·cious.
Thats how the play was, simply supercalifragilistic!
I thought Mary Poppins broadway storyline was close enough to the classic movie, and the acting was awesome. As an adult with a kid-​spirit, I totally enjoyed the well-​known songs and the fairly entertaining show. It was absolutely sid-​friendly, teen-​friendly, and adult– friendly.
P.s:
1/​I saw Mary Poppins at Walnut Street Theatre — Philadelphia 2014
2/​Running Time: 2 hours and 45 minutes with one intermission.
Four spoonful of Sugar. I mean Four Unilocal

Wer aufgrund der relativen hohen Preise überlegt, den ich kann ich beruhigen. Dieses Musical ist jeden Cent Wert. Es spielen tolle Darsteller mit und das Bühnenbild ist schön und abwechslungsreich. Ein Theaterbesuch am Broadway ist ein must-​do ;-)

This play shut down in early March 2013 and what a shame.
My wife and I saw this over 2012 Christmas break and it was awesome. I really wish I would have watched the movie prior to going but it was great to see all the kids there enjoying the show as well I purchased tickets out right but wanted really close tickets for the Mrs. We had such an awesome experience and I hope one day it can make it back to Broadway. I’d love to take my kids in a few years.

I was really worried that this was going to be for kids only as I took my wife and I to this play and we are both in our early thirties without children. This play is really breathtaking on your eyes and on your heart (not to be corny). I truly enjoyed this play and I would highly recommend it to people of all ages.
Enjoy what you do and enjoy your life!!!

Der Besuch eines Broadway-​Musicals ist bei einem NYC Besuch Pflicht.
Am Besten man kauft sich die Tickets an der Tageskasse des Theaters und bestellt diese nicht von Deutschland aus. Resttickets gibt es für alle Tage.
Das Musical Mary Poppins habe ich zwei Mal gesehen und bin total begeistert von der Inszenierung.
Den alten Kinofilm, mit Julie Andrews in der Hauptrolle, kennen sicherlich alle. Das Musical nimmt die Stimmung des Films komplett auf und erzählt die Geschichte um die Familie Banks, die Besuch von dem gütigen Kindermädchen bekommen, genauso wie im Film.
Das Musical wurde um viele weitere Lieder ergänzt. Natürlich finden sich auch alle bekannten Stücke wieder. Das Bühnenbild ist mehr als aufwendig designt und verändert sich nicht nur horizontal, sondern auch vertikal. Das Tanz über die Dächer Londons ist eines der Highlights der Show, ebenso wie das mehr als rührende Ende. Der ein oder andere sollte schon ein Taschentuch bereithalten.

First part was really boring
Second part was amazing
Don’t regret paying for it but then I’ve been to better shows.
I would give it 3.5 if possible

The production was very enjoyable but the theater wasn’t.
The cast did a great job and the story moved along at a good pace! The ushers kept seating people throughout the first act which was distracting and sound system failed a few times.
Also, there orchestra seats are actually $ 115 not $ 149 as the box office will tell you — it’s a trick to make you think you got a discount. But to get a real discount, look up discount codes online.

Wonderful actors, very flawless performance. The child actors will melt your hearts, and the diverse talent and showmanship will leave you asking for more. I loved the moving sets, and how everything seemed very effortless and polished. I’m glad we made a stop here on our flurry of a trip in New York.

I really enjoyed this Musical.
— Mary did an amazing job acting singing (as did others)
— The story was deep and well told — emotionally moving
— Music was spot on
— Dancing was energetic and well choreographed
The only con is that the theatre is small. The seats are very clumped together, so if you need to go to the bathroom, good luck. Other than that, I would highly recommend it!

The musical itself is quite entertaining. The stage setting and props were amazing — the Bank house was actually two stories — or it felt like it. I transitioned smoothly — even up to the rooftop which is a big part of the play. Everything was colorful and bright. Children would definitely benefit from the vibrant props as they were stimulating my eyes and brain.
One thing about this show is that since it is a kid-​friendly show, a lot of kids whose attention span is not very long may end up sitting close to you. Most of the kids around us were very good — paying attention, and not fidgeting. However, there was one child who kept on moving around throughout the whole show — we were very distracted by her and her parents’ reaction to her behavior — instead of trying to ease the antsy behavior, they coddled it — they moved her in and out of her seat… I am not a parent so i can’t be sure of how i’d feel about bringing my kids here when they don’t havethe attention span or they can’t really appreciate it but if you know your child is not going to do well at a show like this, please (please) think hard about bringing your children…

With low expectations, I wasn’t expecting much from this musical. Boy, was I surprised. All the songs brought back good child hood memories from watching the original movie. It is fast paced with wonderfully designed props, that only Disney can imagine.
Because of its central location to Times Square and simple story line, this is a great introductory show for 1^st time Broadway attendees. This is definitely an ideal Broadway show for the whole family. Order you tickets in advance, if you can, through Ticket Master.

Highlights about this broadway show: supercalifragilisticexpialicocious!!!
I won’t give too much away… just know that I felt like a freaking kid again! I loved the subtle changes and I literally walked out singing and wondering how they did some of that!
LOVED IT!

I love all things musical theater, but I REALLY did NOT like Mary Poppins. At all.
Watching Mary Poppins often felt like being on a drug trip — the majority of the musical sequences were overly peppy, ridiculously flamboyant, freakishly colorful, nightmarishly creepy, nonsensical, and discretely sequential (as in they didn’t really flow) — or a combination of two or more of the above. My attempts to follow the story line ranged from «WTF?» to «Preachy, much?» to «Booorrrring.» I honestly left the theater wondering what I had just seen, and whatever it was, it was not complete and it was not satisfying.
What are the redeeming parts of the show that kept me from giving this musical one star? The breathtaking scenic design (truly among the best on Broadway today), the technical stunts, and the «Step in Time» number.
I’ve been told that the reason I hated this musical was because I’ve only compared it to the movie (which I greatly appreciate) and not the original novels. Okay, fine. But still, it was nothing spectacular, especially given the high price you have to pay for a ticket.

The best broadway show we’ve seen thus far! The only reason my wife and my nine and six year old went to see this show was cause Lion King was sold out. Having no prior expectations we were all delightfully entertained by the over the top production. The standout of this long show (2 ½ hours) is the set design and production value. We were all amazed at the flawless movements of the well crafted sets and how it interacted with the cast. (all the cast hit their marks with precision even though the sets were moving at dizzing speeds)
The cast was talented as well. With the exception of the George Banks character, everyone’s performance was on the money. The lead, played by Ashley Brown, even looked, sang and moved like Julie Andrews. But the best performance was stolen by her Bff, the chimney sweep played by Gavin Lee. He is in almost every scene, dancing and singing with commanding grace.
Also what made it a memorable nite was the theater itself. The New Amsterdam theater was renovated and restored by Disney at a cost of $ 34 million and it was money well spent. Every meticulous detail was restored and captured to it’s original spender. We felt like we went back in time to a place where only royalty of yesteryear would be allowed audience.
My two kids really enjoyed their first broadway show even though it finished at almost 11pm. They were both mesmerized and enchanted throughout and fell asleep only once. They especially enjoyed the grand finale when Mary poppins flies above the audience with nonchalance! This show is fun for the whole family and a must for anyone with kids.
All in all, this was a exceptional experience Even though we ended up sitting in the front third row of the mezzanine and paid half price through tkts, we would have gladly paid full price after witnessing such an opulent spectacle. It was worth every penny. Highly recommended!

As a huge fan of the movie and an admirer of the lovely Julie Andrews, I couldn’t wait to see the show. But I was warned the musical show was quite different from the 1964 movie. And that is true; don’t buy tickets for Mary Poppins expecting to see the movie on stage.
I agree with other reviewers-​the big numbers are fantastic. A Spoonful of Sugar, Step in Time and Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious are amazing. The energy is phenomenal. However, the evil nanny Miss Andrews is quite scary and I can understand why she wasn’t part of the movie. The children are also a bit annoying.
If you’re into theatre, Mary Poppins is a show of spectacle and impressive special effects. But the in-​between will disappoint.

Though the show was fantastic, the sets were by far what made this show unbelievable. It is hard to imagine how much time and consideration had to go into creating such extravagancies, but even if the show was completely awful, it would be worth it to see the sets. The colors in this show are also astounding. The use of bright colors and contrasting them with drab colors during certain scenes are a ocular amusement parks.
I thought I knew the story line quite well, however I don’t recall the mother being so distraught and seemingly depressed as she was portrayed in this rendition. Also, I don’t remember the part where the toys came to life and attacked the children. Because of these things I see this play as a much more adult version of the story line than the classic movie. That is not to say that children should not see the show, just that you are aware that there are significant differences between the classic movie and the broadway production.

Got 50% off tickets through TKTS to see this with my parents as they were visiting for a weekend. Recommended by a TKTS guy as it is an entertaining family show.
There should’ve been more emphasis on the family part. this musical is way too oriented towards kids. It would be great for a family with little kids, as that was what most of the audience consisted of and it’s a cute entertaining show that way. It’s cute, has some entertaining effects (flying, fun little explosions, etc), has a couple funny jokes. But as a 24 year old, I felt way too mature for this show and felt like I should’ve been more intellectually challenged for the amount that I spent.

Seriously, I told you before that I have children. I did not go to see Mary Poppins on my own, not that there would be anything wrong with that. But really, I didn’t. And while I explain away the fact that I felt the need to review Mary Poppins, I can’t hide the fact that it was good.
The New Amsterdam Theater is easily accessible via train or car. Picking up the tickets was easy. Getting into the theater and getting seated was simple. I say simple even when it involved four children 8 or under and I mean it. No issues whatsoever. The concession stand is absolutely loaded with Willy Wonka-​esque treats which I personally don’t find a plus, but I guess it goes with the whole Disney theme. I do believe they forget that the drawback to excessive sugary confections to buy at the break is the inevitable sugar crash, especially for kids after the intermission.
The show itself was an excellent representation of my memory of Mary Poppins and then some. I found myself laughing at how cheeky Mary was often and while some of the jokes are intentionally too tall for children, I was glad to get them. The production value of the show is extremely high as is the acting. I never found myself bored during the 2 hours and 40 minutes* and the kids were all entertained.
I think the show is quite commercial as the audience seemed flooded with tourists, but not ever did it diminish the actual excellence of the show. While I still find it unusual that I would continue lapping on praise for a flying nanny, there is no denying that this is quite worthwhile. For children, my best recommendation for maximum enjoyment because of the length of the play, I think 8 and up is very safe although younger ages will certainly enjoy parts of it as well.
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* I can’t account for 6 year-​olds though as this is a long show if it is not the matinée and if one falls dead asleep after the intermission, so be it.

While I hate to give this a bad review, I believe it is justified. I have seen the productions of the Lion King twice (LA, Toronto), and Beauty and the Beast (Toronto), as well as productions in the parks (Aladdin A Musical Spectacular, Festival of the Lion King, Voyage of The Little Mermaid, etc). I have seen many Disney musicals during my three voyages on the Disney Cruise Line. I have even been to Disney on Ice in Chicago a few years ago. All of the above would fall into 4 — 5 stars, and the Lion King would get a thousand stars if it was possible.
Mary Poppins is by far the worst Disney production ever. It was long, boring, uninspired, and dull. It was about 90 degrees in the theater. I asked for a water fountain, and I was pointed up to the third or fourth balcony. I got about two stories up, but didn’t seem even close so I went back to my main-​floor seat. Bottled water was $ 5 or $ 6 bucks, pure extortion! Plus, why was there no penguin scene? That would have been a natural creative goldmine.
On top of everything, after the performance I was emailed a survey about what I thought about Mary Poppins. The link was bad (invalid), so I emailed back stating that I wanted to discuss my experience if they wouldn’t mind sending another link to the survey. That was a month ago and NO RESPONSE! Boo Disney, boo!

** PRESS SNOOZE BUTTON**
Yeah, bought premium tickets (four rows back) so my date can SNOOZE through MOST of the musical.
Was it that bad?
No.
Was it that good?
No.
Don’t get me wrong, it was fairly entertaining and amusing. There were too much dialogue between the husband and the wife actors which caused major ZZZZZing with our entourage.
Lots of kids. I mean LOTS. So if you are allergic to children, you have been forewarned.
RECOMMEND IF and only if you are REALLY into Mary Poppins’ storybooks and music. If not, you may find it boring or somewhat annoying; especially the kid, Michael Banks.

You’ll have a better time if you remember to unleash your inner kid before taking your seat. For me, that seat was in the mezzanine section, looking down at the stage, courtesy of discounted TKTS tickets ($ 65 per ticket.)
Disney’s humongous budget (I wouldn’t be surprised if it were an unlimited budget!) is made apparent by the grandness of the sets, the intricate details in its design & the sheer number of people taking up residence on the New Amsterdam stage.
However, for how massive a production «Mary Poppins» is, there were times where the storyline felt a little flat & the scenes seem to drag on a bit (perhaps it’s my undiagnosed ADHD, perhaps it’s a classic story I’ve just never been fond of; I’m not sure which to blame…)
The same four songs play in the first & second act; i know it’s called a reprise, but do you know how annoying it is to be continuously humming «chim chiminey, chim chim cher-​ree» in your head while walking down 7^th Ave three days after you’ve seen the play?
If you can get past the fact that it’s not physically possible (like I said, channel your inner child), it really is magical when Bert walks the perimeter of the stage & taps upside down & when Mary Poppins pulls the floor lamp out of her purse.
Decent show, but I would not pay full price to see it.

I LOVED IT!!!
Negative reviews of this show came from people who expected the show to be great and grand like other Broadway shows. The truth is Mary Poppins is a classic that should not be fiddled with. It was perfect the way it is! Not over-​the-​top but enough pizazz to make it entertaining. A nostalgic presentation! I grew up loving this movie. And I was reminded why.
The movie took place in limited settings: mainly the house, the rooftop and the park. All of which the show had innovatively captured and portraited. The performers were well casted for their roles, character-​wise and singing-​wise. Mary Poppins made a great Mary Poppins! The children that played Jane and Michael Banks had magnificient voices. The song numbers were supercalifragilisticexpialidocious-​ly great! The dance routines were excellent!
Its a very heartwarming, good-​old family musical. LOVED. LOVED. LOVED.
My only complaint: disruptive children. whiners, move-​around-​ers, should be kept at home.