![]() In one of the more elaborate sets, scenic designer Christine Peters admirably delivers. Banks", is heartbreaking telling about the difficulties of her marriage to an overbearing husband. Banks role from what we see in the movie. Interestingly, the creators of the musical expanded Mrs. Additionally, Kristen Beth Williams is excellent as Mrs. They are in many of the numbers and were impressively on point throughout the show. ![]() Alison Cordaro and Nolan Lyons portray the mischievous but well-meaning Jane and Michael Banks. A rousing round of applause abounds particularly for his "Step in Time" number as he performs a fun tap dance sequence along the ceiling of the stage.Īlso a highlight is the children in the show. Having portrayed Bert in the Broadway production, he is well received by audience. Bennett are a fantastic team having many performances together in the Sherman brothers (with additional songs, music, and lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe) score. Tony Mansker portrays Bert, a jack-of-all trades, who has known Mary for quite some time. Travers' book series of the same name, follows Mary as she is employed as a nanny by the Banks family but ends up helping them become a closer unit. Bennett is a very sassy Mary Poppins and at times very haughty. Superbly leading as the title character is Gail Bennett who has performed the role over 100 times on the national tour and regional premier. Also hinted is a relationship between Mary and Bert of which there is no indication in the movie. Banks and took out a performance from Mr. For example, for the stage version (Julian Fellow's book), they expanded the role of Mrs. Let me tell you, though, that the talented cast gets everything right. In typical fashion, things are added/taken out/expanded/moved around. When attending the staged version - Patchogue's incarnation wonderfully directed by Shaun Kerrison - you will see that it does not completely mirror the familiar 1964 movie at several points. The iconic story's Tony Award winning musical adaptation is having its Long Island premier at the beautiful Patchogue Theatre running through July 19th. ![]() One thing is sure Mary Poppins remains one of the most popular tales to this day. Read the original article (login required) at: īroadway World - JBWW Reviews: MARY POPPINS at The Patchogue Theatre But few have come as close in this more complex stage role. No one will match Julie Andrews' Mary Poppins. Whenever the story drags (George works in a bank), Bennett's voice comes to the rescue. It's a neater trick than Mary's umbrella flights (Flying by Foy, lighting by Kim Hanson).Īmong big dance numbers, the "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" spelling lesson is overshadowed by gaudy extravaganza (choreography by Lisa Stevens, costumes by Rachel Berchtold), while "Step in Time" and "Let's Go Fly a Kite" - both Bert-led - better suit the scenes and songs. (Perhaps by peering down chimneys.) Tony Mansker's Bert is cheerfully uncomplicated, even when walking up the side frame of the stage and upside down across the top, as he did on Broadway. "Chim Chim Cher-EE," the chimney-sweep anthem introduces us to Bert, who knows all. She brings order that George, a sexist authoritarian (Jonathan Rayson), demands, as well as respect that his ineffectual wife (Kristen Beth Williams) craves.ĭiscord pervades much of "Mary Poppins," leavened whenever an opening note - Jonathan Parks' orchestra always on key - announces a familiar tune. Young Jane and Michael - convincingly played by Alison Cordaro and Nolan Lyons (alternating with Ethan Eisenberg and Thea Flanzer) - challenge, then cherish, Mary's nurturing nature. "Brimstone and Treacle" can't compete with "A Spoonful of Sugar."īennett, a national tour veteran in the role, presents a prim Poppins who's neither out of character playing in the park with the children - the animated statue (Tanner Wilson) is a delight - or scolding them for dismembering their toys.įew of Winifred and George Banks' previous nannies lasted a week at the home on Cherry Tree Lane, charmingly rendered on Christine Peters' gliding set that showed its seams too often on opening night. Gail Bennett as the mysterious nanny with magical powers, but also a human touch, strives to bridge both the schizophrenic musical book by Julian Fellowes and the juxtaposition of downbeat songs by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe with beloved classics by Richard and Robert Sherman from the movie. Travers, makes its Long Island premiere with a split, albeit endearing, personality. 'Disney's Mary Poppins," the Broadway musical that tries to reconcile the sweet 1964 movie starring Julie Andrews with the darker series of novels by P.L. Newsday - J'Disney's Mary Poppins' review: Magical nanny in Patchogue
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