Photo Coverage: MARY POPPINS Stars Laura Michelle Kelly and Christian Borle Meet the Press at Sardi's

Laura Michelle Kelly and Christian Borle took time out of their busy schedules to greet the media on Thursday, October 29th at the world famous Broadway eatery, Sardi's Restaurant (234 West 44th Street). BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there for the "Jolly Holiday" as the two new leads met the press!  more »

MARY POPPINS Celebrates 3 Years On Broadway Tonight 11/16

MARY POPPINS continues to fly high, celebrating three magical years on Broadway, tonight, Monday, November 16.  more »

Ashley Brown's 'Speak Low' Gets Digital Release Today, 11/10; Availible in Stores 1/12

In the great tradition of multitalented stars, Broadway's newest diva Ashley Brown makes her solo record debut with her jazz vocal album, "Speak Low." Speak Low will be released nationwide on January 12, 2010 via Sh-K-Boom/Ghostlight Records and Sony distribution. The album gets its digital release via online outlets today, November 10.  more »

Photo Flash: Laura Michelle Kelly and Christian Borle Star In MARY POPPINS

Broadway's perfectly magical musical MARY POPPINS welcomed the West End's original 'Mary', Olivier Award winner Laura Michelle Kelly, and Tony® Award nominee Christian Borle (Broadway's Legally Blonde) on Monday, October 12th.  more »

Disney Diva Ashley Brown Releases Debut Album 'Speak Low,' 1/12

In the great tradition of multitalented stars, Broadway's newest diva Ashley Brown will make her solo record debut with her jazz vocal album, "Speak Low". Speak Low will be released nationwide on January 12, 2010 via Ghostlight Records and Sony distribution. Speak Low is the title track on a thoughtfully curated collection of American Songbook standards that also includes a sexy and imaginative medley of two great standards, "Smile" and "Make Someone Happy". The album is filled with passionate, seductive interpretations of a wide range of songs covering jazz and Broadway standards. Speak Low is a collection of Ashley's personal favorites and will consist of new arrangements of such well known classics as "My Funny Valentine", "I'll Be Seeing You", "My Only Love" and "The Very Thought of You."  more »

Houston is Having a Jolly Holiday with MARY POPPINS

Everyone's favorite nanny, Mary Poppins, has taken up residency in Houston's Hobby Center for the next three weeks. I attended this Disney musical based on the children's books and movie of the same name on Friday night.  more »

Photo Coverage: Sean McCourt, Josh Grisetti & More at Partners in Education Expo '09

This week, Nederlander Sales and Patron Services and Camp Broadway® hosted the first "Partners in Education Expo" for educators throughout the New York City and the surrounding areas at Broadway's Minskoff Theatre. The event was designed to provide attending educators with strategies and techniques for using performing arts to enrich learning.  more »

Sean McCourt and Bo Metzler Confirmed Participants in Partners in Education Expo '09, Oct. 19 at Broadway's Minkskoff Theatre

Nederlander Sales and Patron Services and Camp Broadway® will host "Partners in Education Expo" for educators throughout the New York City and the surrounding areas on Monday, October 19 at Broadway's Minskoff Theatre from 4:00pm - 7:30pm. This event will provide attending educators with strategies and techniques for using performing arts to enrich learning. Representatives will be on-hand from many Broadway shows to discuss their productions.  more »

Laura Michelle Kelly and Christian Borle Lead MARY POPPINS Starting 10/12

Broadway's perfectly magical musical MARY POPPINS is pleased to welcome the West End's original ‘Mary', Olivier Award winner LAURA MICHELLE KELLY, and Tony® Award nominee CHRISTIAN BORLE (Broadway's Legally Blonde) beginning Monday, October 12 at 7pm. Produced by Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh, MARY POPPINS will celebrate its three-year anniversary at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd Street) on Monday, November 16.  more »

Laura Michelle Kelly and Christian Borle to Star in MARY POPPINS on Broadway Starting October 12

Broadway's perfectly magical musical MARY POPPINS is pleased to welcome the West End's original ‘Mary', Olivier Award winner LAURA MICHELLE KELLY, and Tony® Award nominee CHRISTIAN BORLE (Broadway's Legally Blonde) beginning Monday, October 12 at 7pm. Produced by Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh, MARY POPPINS will celebrate its three-year anniversary at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd Street) on Monday, November 16.  more »

Jenny Galloway Joins Cast of MARY POPPINS, First Performance Was Held 9/1

Broadway's perfectly magical musical MARY POPPINS is pleased to welcome two-time Olivier Award winner JENNY GALLOWAY (London's original ?Mrs. Brill') to the company. Galloway's first performance was Tuesday, September 1.  more »

MARY POPPINS National Tour 'Soars' at B.O., New Cities Added

The Mary Poppins national tour continues its high flying success coast to coast with enormous box office grosses in its inaugural engagement in Chicago and an itinerary that now stretches through August 2010. Additionally, tickets go on sale for the show's Cleveland engagement today and for the St. Louis engagement this Sunday, April 26th.  more »

Photo Coverage: MARY POPPINS Celebrates 1000th Performance!

The Award-winning Broadway musical Mary Poppins and ADVENTURES BY DISNEY, a leader in guided family vacations, partnered to celebrate the show's historic 1000th performance at the New Amsterdam Theatre on Thursday April 9th. To a shower of confetti following the curtain call, the Moore family of Marlboro, NJ were brought on stage, visibly moved, as Thomas Schumacher, producer and president of Disney Theatrical Productions, presented them with a 6-night/7-day vacation to London and Paris.  more »

Marlboro, NJ Family Presented With European Vacation At Bdway's MARY POPPINS

The Award-winning Broadway musical MARY POPPINS and ADVENTURES BY DISNEY, a leader in guided family vacations, partnered last night to celebrate the show's historic 1000th performance at the New Amsterdam Theatre.  more »

MARY POPPINS Celebrates 1000th Performance on Bdwy 4/9

Award-winning musical MARY POPPINS celebrates its 1000th performance at the New Amsterdam Theatre on Thursday, April 9 becoming one of a rare few musicals in Broadway's history to achieve this milestone. Produced by Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher for Disney Theatrical Productions, the Broadway production has grossed over $ 132 million to date, recouped its initial Broadway investment within 52 weeks of its premiere and has been seen by over 1.6 million theatergoers.  more »

Disney Announces $15 Tickets to Celebrate Their 15 Years on Broadway

Disney Theatrical Productions is celebrating 15 years on Broadway by offering ?$15 FOR 15? - 15 days to purchase companion tickets for THE LITTLE MERMAID, MARY POPPINS or THE LION KING for $15. Beginning at noon this Sunday, April 5 until 11:59 PM on Sunday April 19, theatre-goers will have the opportunity to buy a $15 companion ticket for all three popular Disney on Broadway shows with the purchase of a regular priced ticket to more than 125 performances throughout the spring.  more »

Kenzler, Osterhaus And More Join Cast Of MARY POPPINS

Broadway In Chicago and producers Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher are pleased to announce full casting for the eagerly anticipated North American National Tour of MARY POPPINS. Performances begin Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) in preparation for a Wednesday, March 25 opening night. In addition to this Chicago engagement, productions of MARY POPPINS are currently running in NY and on tour in the UK. As previously announced, the show's two original Broadway stars, Ashley Brown and Gavin Lee, will be reprising their roles as Mary Poppins and Bert respectively on the tour.  more »

'MARY POPPINS' Tour Stars Brown and Lee Perform on ABC's World X-mas Parade 12/25

Sing along to Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious in the annual Walt Disney World Christmas Parade. MARY POPPINS National Tour stars Ashley Brown and Gavin Lee will perform the classic tongue-twister on Main Street, U.S.A. along with hundreds of dancers. The Parade will also feature performances by Miley Cyrus ("Hannah Montana"), the Jonas Brothers and Corbin Bleu ("High School Musical"). Gather the family, and tune in to ABC on Thursday, December 25 at 10am EST/9am CST (check local listings).  more »

4 Chances to See MARY POPPINS and THE LITTLE MERMAID Performances on TV During Holiday Season

DISNEY THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS, producer of Broadway?s Mary Poppins, The Little Mermaid and The Lion King, proudly celebrates the 2008 holiday season with four nationally televised performances from two of its three smash hit Broadway shows. Beginning this Saturday, November 22, viewers *nationwide can tune-in to see Mary Poppins and The Little Mermaid on the following holiday specials:  more »

MARY POPPINS Celebrates 2 Years on Broadway 11/16

The award-winning Broadway musical MARY POPPINS celebrates its two-year anniversary at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd Street) on Sunday, November 16. Produced by Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions, the Broadway production has grossed over $100 million to date and will have played 837 performances by Sunday.  more »

MARY POPPINS Playbills Include SUPERNANNY Invitations

People opening up the playbills of the Broadway production of MARY POPPINS will find inside a flyer soliciting them for their possible participation in SUPERNANNY, a reality TV show starring Jo Frost that helps parents deal with their tough-to-handle children.  more »

Photo Flash: Scarlett Strallen and Adam Fiorentino Join MARY POPPINS on Broadway

On October 9th, 2008 Olivier-nominee Scarlett Strallen and ADAM FIORENTINO (in their Broadway debuts as Mary Poppins and Bert, respectively), were welcomed to the company of the award-winning musical Mary Poppins at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd Street). After their debuts the two celebrated at Sardi's Restaurant in New York City.  more »

Strallen and Fiorentino Join MARY POPPINS as 'Mary' and 'Bert' Tonight 10/9

Producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh are pleased to welcome Olivier-nominee Scarlett Strallen and Adam Fiorentino (in their Broadway debuts as Mary Poppins and Bert, respectively), to the company of the award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, beginning tonignt Thursday, October 9 at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd Street).  more »

Ashley Brown and Gavin Lee Exit Broadway's 'Mary Poppins' 10/5; National Tour Next

Gavin Lee, who originated the role of Bert in the hit Broadway and London productions of MARY POPPINS, and Ashley Brown, who originated the title role on Broadway, both play their final performances today, Sunday October 5th. They will then ready to essay the leading roles on the show's National Tour.  more »

Strallen and Fiorentino Join MARY POPPINS as 'Mary' and 'Bert' October 9

Producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh are pleased to welcome Olivier-nominee SCARLETT STRALLEN and ADAM FIORENTINO (in their Broadway debuts as Mary Poppins and Bert, respectively), to the company of the award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, beginning Thursday, October 9 at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd Street).  more »