Cast of Mary Poppins
Cast of Mary Poppins
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#1re: Cast of Mary Poppins
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
Broadway Star Joined: 6/9/04
#2re: Cast of Mary Poppins
Posted: 1/3/06 at 4:05amErin Dilly as Mary!
jgph
Stand-by Joined: 4/7/04
#3re: Cast of Mary Poppins
Posted: 1/3/06 at 4:20amLaura Michelle Kelly and Gavin Lee. They were spectacular in London.
AngusN
Broadway Star Joined: 3/23/05
#4re: Cast of Mary Poppins
Posted: 1/3/06 at 5:24amNo, 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.
#5re: Cast of Mary Poppins
Posted: 1/3/06 at 5:45am
Ruthie/Erin/someone new as Mary
and I got no idea who should be Bert!
#6re: Cast of Mary Poppins
Posted: 1/3/06 at 5:52amKelli O'Hara as Mary and Norbert Leo Butz as Bert
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
jgph
Stand-by Joined: 4/7/04
#7re: Cast of Mary Poppins
Posted: 1/3/06 at 6:39amRuthie wont do it. The part of mary is very definately a soprano part, and ruthie doesnt have that type of upper register.
jasobres
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/9/05
#8re: Cast of Mary Poppins
Posted: 1/3/06 at 6:41amI'll say it again, Stephanie D'Abruzzo has found interest in playing this role. It's her dream role.
#9re: Cast of Mary Poppins
Posted: 1/3/06 at 6:52amI'm with jgph... I'd like to see Laura Michelle Kelly and Gavin Lee reprise their roles.
Practically Perfect
Leading Actor Joined: 3/10/05
#10re: Cast of Mary Poppins
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
Broadway Star Joined: 3/17/05
#11re: Cast of Mary Poppins
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
Swing Joined: 5/30/05
#12re: Cast of Mary Poppins
Posted: 1/3/06 at 8:44amMichael Berresse has to be Bert! He's perfect! Great actor, singer, and oh my god what a dancer!
JHartnow
Featured Actor Joined: 11/24/04
#15re: Cast of Mary Poppins
Posted: 1/3/06 at 10:24amI 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!
#16re: Cast of Mary Poppins
Posted: 1/3/06 at 10:33amI 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
Broadway Star Joined: 8/9/04
#17re: Cast of Mary Poppins
Posted: 1/3/06 at 10:36am
Ashley Brown as Mary Poppins. Not sure about Bert, though I do love Will Chase.
touchmeinthemorning
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/3/04
#18re: Cast of Mary Poppins
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.
#19re: Cast of Mary Poppins
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?
#20re: Cast of Mary Poppins
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
Swing Joined: 1/3/06
#21re: Cast of Mary Poppins
Posted: 1/3/06 at 11:52amMichael 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
Stand-by Joined: 11/4/04
#23re: Cast of Mary Poppins
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.
#24re: Cast of Mary Poppins
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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