Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins, a magical and loving nanny, arrives at the Banks household in London, responding to the needs of a troubled family.
Synopsis
The children, Jane and Michael, are mischievous and in need of guidance, while their parents, George and Winifred Banks, grapple with the pressures of society and their personal aspirations.
Upon her arrival, Mary introduces the children to a world of imagination and wonder.
With the help of her friend Bert, a jack-of-all-trades, they embark on extraordinary adventures.
These include a whimsical journey into a chalk painting, a tea party on the ceiling, and encounters with a variety of quirky characters.
Throughout their adventures, Mary teaches the children valuable lessons about respect, family, and the importance of nurturing one’s inner child.
Her unorthodox methods and mystical charm influence not only the children but also George and Winifred, helping them to see the world through a lens of love and understanding.
As the Banks family grows closer and learns to cherish each other’s company, Mary Poppins realizes her job is done.
She leaves as mysteriously as she arrived, confident that the family can now thrive without her.
The musical concludes with the Banks family reunited and stronger than before, thanks to the magical intervention of Mary Poppins.
About the show
- Written by: Anthony Drewe, George Stiles, Julian Fellowes, Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman
- Premiered: 2004
- Genres & themes: 2000s, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Two Act
- Setting: 1910s, England, London
Songs from Mary Poppins
- Prologue / Chim Chim Cher-ee
- Cherry Tree Lane (Part 1)
- The Perfect Nanny
- Cherry Tree Lane (Part 2)
- Practically Perfect
- Jolly Holiday
- Being Mrs. Banks / Jolly Holiday (Reprise)
- A Spoonful of Sugar
- Feed the Birds
- Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
- Temper, Temper
- Chim Chim Cher-ee (Rooftop Duet)
- Entr’acte – Run Away
- Brimstone and Treacle (Part 1)
- Let’s Go Fly a Kite
- Good for Nothing / Being Mrs. Banks (Reprise)
- Brimstone and Treacle (Part 2)
- Step in Time
- A Man Has Dreams / A Spoonful of Sugar (Reprise)
- Anything Can Happen
- A Spoonful of Sugar (Reprise) / A Shooting Star