Mary Poppins
Musical - Original
New Amsterdam Theatre
- First Preview: October 14, 2006
- Opening Date: November 16, 2006
- Closing Date: Currently Running
- Previews: 36
- Performances: 2294 as of May 20, 2012
Lyrics: Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman
Music: Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman
Book: Julian Fellowes
Synopsis
Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, this is the story of the Banks family and how their lives change when nanny Mary Poppins arrives at their home at 17 Cherry Tree Lane in London.
Opening Night Cast · Current Cast
| Ashley Brown | Mary Poppins | |
| Gavin Lee | Bert | |
| Daniel Jenkins | George Banks | |
| Rebecca Luker | Winifred Banks | |
| Jane Carr | Mrs. Brill | |
| Cass Morgan | Bird Woman | |
| Mark Price | Robertson Ay | |
| Ruth Gottschall | Miss Smythe |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Julian Fellowes | Book | |
| Richard M. Sherman | Original Music & Lyrics | |
| Robert B. Sherman | Original Music & Lyrics | |
| George Stiles | New Songs | |
| Anthony Drewe | New Songs | |
| Richard Eyre | Director |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Ashley Brown | Nominee |
| 2007 | Outstanding Book of a Musical | Julian Fellowes | Nominee |
| 2007 | Outstanding Choreography | Matthew Bourne
Stephen Mear |
Nominee |
| 2007 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Gavin Lee | Winner |
| 2007 | Outstanding Musical | Nominee | |
| 2007 | Outstanding Set Design of a Musical | Bob Crowley | Winner |
Drama League
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Distinguished Production of a Musical | Nominee |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Gavin Lee | Nominee |
| 2007 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Ashley Brown | Nominee |
| 2007 | Outstanding Choreography | Matthew Bourne
Stephen Mear |
Nominee |
| 2007 | Outstanding Costume Design | Bob Crowley | Nominee |
| 2007 | Outstanding Director of a Musical | Richard Eyre
Matthew Bourne |
Nominee |
| 2007 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Daniel Jenkins | Nominee |
| 2007 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Rebecca Luker | Nominee |
| 2007 | Outstanding Lighting Design | Howard Harrison | Nominee |
| 2007 | Outstanding New Broadway Musical | Nominee | |
| 2007 | Outstanding New Score | Nominee | |
| 2007 | Outstanding Set Design | Bob Crowley | Nominee |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Theatre World Award | Gavin Lee | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Actor in a Musical | Gavin Lee | Nominee |
| 2007 | Choreography | Matthew Bourne
Stephen Mear |
Nominee |
| 2007 | Costume Design of a Musical | Bob Crowley | Nominee |
| 2007 | Featured Actress in a Musical | Rebecca Luker | Nominee |
| 2007 | Lighting Design of a Musical | Howard Harrison | Nominee |
| 2007 | Musical | Nominee | |
| 2007 | Scenic Design of a Musical | Bob Crowley | Winner |
Grosses
| Week Ending | Week # | This Week Gross Potential Gross | Diff $ | Avg Ticket Top Ticket | Seats Sold Seats in Theatre | Perfs (Prev) | % Cap This Week | Diff % Cap |
| May 13, 2012 | 50 | $529,251 $952,126 |
-$205,699 | $72.31 $177.00 |
7319 1797 |
0 0 |
67.88% | -4.18% |
| May 6, 2012 | 49 | $734,950 $1,324,134 |
-$66,058 | $70.94 $177.00 |
10360 1797 |
8 0 |
72.06% | -5.27% |
| Apr. 29, 2012 | 48 | $801,008 $1,324,134 |
-$44,504 | $72.05 $177.00 |
11117 1797 |
8 0 |
77.33% | -2.42% |
| Apr. 22, 2012 | 47 | $845,512 $1,324,134 |
- | $73.75 $177.00 |
11465 1797 |
8 0 |
79.75% | - |
| See All Grosses | ||||||||
Totals |
||||||||
| Last 4 Weeks |
$2,910,721 $4,924,528 |
$72.26 | 40261 43128 |
24 0 |
93.35 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$259,817,881 $379,632,309 |
$75.36 $250.00 |
3416521 4147980 |
2280 30 |
82.37 % | |||









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