Cast of Mary Poppins

[Unknown User]

Cast of Mary Poppins#0

Posted: 1/3/06 at 2:07am

Who would you like to see as Mary and Bert?

[Unknown User]

re: Cast of Mary Poppins#1

Posted: 1/3/06 at 2:09am

i really want to see Ruthie Henshall as Mary.
Norbert would be a good Bert. Updated On: 1/3/06 at 02:09 AM

[GretchaSketh]

re: Cast of Mary Poppins#2

Posted: 1/3/06 at 4:05am

Erin Dilly as Mary!

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[jgph]

re: Cast of Mary Poppins#3

Posted: 1/3/06 at 4:20am

Laura Michelle Kelly and Gavin Lee. They were spectacular in London.

[AngusN]

re: Cast of Mary Poppins#4

Posted: 1/3/06 at 5:24am

No, I want a fresh new cast. That way the leads aren't tired / bored of playing the same role. Plus, you get the option of a second cast recording.

[ruthiefan_felix]

re: Cast of Mary Poppins#5

Posted: 1/3/06 at 5:45am

Ruthie/Erin/someone new as Mary
and I got no idea who should be Bert!

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[somethingwicked]

re: Cast of Mary Poppins#6

Posted: 1/3/06 at 5:52am

Kelli O'Hara as Mary and Norbert Leo Butz as Bert

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Updated On: 1/3/06 at 05:52 AM

[jgph]

re: Cast of Mary Poppins#7

Posted: 1/3/06 at 6:39am

Ruthie wont do it. The part of mary is very definately a soprano part, and ruthie doesnt have that type of upper register.

[jasobres]

re: Cast of Mary Poppins#8

Posted: 1/3/06 at 6:41am

I'll say it again, Stephanie D'Abruzzo has found interest in playing this role. It's her dream role.

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[kec]

re: Cast of Mary Poppins#9

Posted: 1/3/06 at 6:52am

I'm with jgph... I'd like to see Laura Michelle Kelly and Gavin Lee reprise their roles.

[Practically Perfect]

re: Cast of Mary Poppins#10

Posted: 1/3/06 at 7:06am

Laura and Gavin are both fantastic in those roles, but I think that Kelli O'Hara or Erin Dilly would both make a lovely Mary Poppins. In my opinion, Stephanie D'Abruzzo doesn't have the voice, though I thoroughly enjoyed her performance in Avenue Q. I'd also be quite interested in Megan McGinnis playing this role - I think she's got a very sweet voice that is well suited to Mary Poppins.

Bert is more difficult - Gavin Lee really is fantastic in this role, and I'd be surprised if they could find somebody better - his accent, singing, dancing and acting are excellent, far superior to Dick Van Dyke.

Mary P x

[JasonM12480]

re: Cast of Mary Poppins#11

Posted: 1/3/06 at 7:20am

Frankly, with it being a British story, by a British author, it deserves to have real, live, actual BRITISH people in it. Not Americans doing bad British accents. I've wracked my brain to think of American theater stars who could pull it off, and no one comes to mind. And I'm afraid to dissapoint you, but Idina is not right for it. Neither is Chenoweth, Norbert, anyone associated with Wicked, and the list goes on. LOL

Judging from the Broadwayworld.com video previews, it looks like the cast they had in London was "practically perfect in every way." However, no one will ever come quite close to capturing the magic of Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke.

[BroadwaySUZ]

re: Cast of Mary Poppins#12

Posted: 1/3/06 at 8:44am

Michael Berresse has to be Bert! He's perfect! Great actor, singer, and oh my god what a dancer!

[JHartnow]

re: Cast of Mary Poppins#13

Posted: 1/3/06 at 10:03am

Rebecca Luker as Mary?

[adamgreer]

re: Cast of Mary Poppins#14

Posted: 1/3/06 at 10:07am

Erin Dilly!

She'd be AWESOME in this role!

[GYPSY1527]

re: Cast of Mary Poppins#15

Posted: 1/3/06 at 10:24am

I agree wholeheartedly with JasonM. I saw Chitty and the fake accents just don't work! Its about having a trully spectacular cast and since Disney is making a big "hoopla" about it by moving The Lion King, I believe they will do what it takes to get Laura and Gavin over here!

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[broadway geek]

re: Cast of Mary Poppins#16

Posted: 1/3/06 at 10:33am

I completely agree with Jason as well. Having actual British actors would make a world of difference. I wish they would bring the London leads, but I don't think Laura Michelle Kelly will be doing Mary.

[dancinfan]

re: Cast of Mary Poppins#17

Posted: 1/3/06 at 10:36am

Ashley Brown as Mary Poppins. Not sure about Bert, though I do love Will Chase.

[touchmeinthemorning]

re: Cast of Mary Poppins#18

Posted: 1/3/06 at 10:44am

Laura and Gavin are working on other projects, and cannot come (nor are they being asked to come).

The cast here will (hopefully) be comprised of complete unknowns -- Disney is good about launching careers of those who have the talent.

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[GYPSY1527]

re: Cast of Mary Poppins#19

Posted: 1/3/06 at 11:20am

"Laura and Gavin are working on other project"
Is there any more information that you can provide us with?

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[moowithme111105]

re: Cast of Mary Poppins#20

Posted: 1/3/06 at 11:41am

Sutton would be a perfect Mary, as for Bert, one of my dance teachers is auditioning for the role, so I hope he gets it, but I could kinda see Raul in that part.
Updated On: 1/3/06 at 11:41 AM

[Stagemom2]

re: Cast of Mary Poppins#21

Posted: 1/3/06 at 11:52am

Michael Berresse would be a perfect Bert. Did anyone see him in the "It's a Wonderful Life" benefit? What a fabulous dancer! He can sing great and how about his gymnastics in "Kiss Me Kate"? He's wonderful in "Light In The Piazza"---but would be fabulous as Bert.

[Shoshana BeanieBaby]

re: Cast of Mary Poppins#22

Posted: 1/3/06 at 11:56am

It has to be Marla Schaffel she is perfect!!!

[luvtheEmcee]

re: Cast of Mary Poppins#23

Posted: 1/3/06 at 11:59am

Erin Dilly!

And Raul, though he'd never do it and has little on-stage chemistry with Dilly, would be an adorable Bert.

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[children&art]

re: Cast of Mary Poppins#24

Posted: 1/3/06 at 12:32pm

audra macdonald & brian stokes mitchell as mary & bert with julie andrews in a guest role as grandma banks.

OR

gavin creel as bert with marla schafel (?) as mary with ruth williamson as mrs. banks.

OR

harvey fierstein as mary, rosie o'donnell as bert, and bernadette peters as mrs. banks.

OR

hugh jackman as bert, stephanie block as mary and glynnis johns as grandma banks.

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