Mary Poppins CD — Page 2

Well...Uhm...



Yeah. I did... not only at the end but when the Bird Woman sings Feed the Birds and I think during Let's Go Fly A Kite. I had the same reaction when I listened to the CD on Sunday,

What can I say... childhood memories are very strong for me when I see this film.

Just call me a sentimental slob...

Updated On: 4/27/05 at 02:01 AM

Egads! More questions!

Okay, since I hadn't read the book since a child, I broke out my old copy and skimmed through. It looks like the stage play is a culmination of both MARY POPPINS and MARY POPPINS COMES BACK.

How does Mary Poppins enter the stage? In the book, she walks through the gates of Number 17, and is blown to the steps by a gust of wind. And we all know how she arrives in the movie.

Same goes for her exit. I've heard that she flies OVER the audience? How dramatic!

And just for Sh*ts and giggles...does the parrot head on her umrbrella ever talk?

Until I am fortunate enough to see the show in real, I'm living vicariously through the ones of you who have!

I'm giddy over this...

-John

Thanks, Kec!

Of course I want to know what Bert does during STEP IN TIME! I think I have a hunch!

I read somewhere that someone was unimpressed with the special effects that were executed in Poppins, but from everything I've heard, from the collapsable house etc...they've sounded wondrous!

Don't hesitate to PM me, Kec...you're my hero!

-John

Hey EganFan2,

You have to go to amazon.co.uk and when it asks for your username and password, it'll be the same as your US account. It only took about 5 days for me to get mine.

-John

"I read somewhere that someone was unimpressed with the special effects that were executed in Poppins, but from everything I've heard, from the collapsable house etc...they've sounded wondrous! "

Hmmm... must have been a very jaded individual. Remember in the movie, the scene in the nursery where Mary opens her carpet bag, and pulls out a mirror, a lamp, a hat stand? Well...





add a bed to that list.

Oh, and Bert's little trick? Nothing much...he just walks/dances up one side of the proscenium, across the top, upside down, and then down the other side...

Neleus is played by Stuart Neal. For more info about him visit www.reanimator.co.uk.

As for Bert... I can only say he did what he did the same way Mary flies...

So tell me, does he look good in granite?

Updated On: 4/27/05 at 02:59 PM

Need a date, Kec?? ;O )

Updated On: 4/27/05 at 03:19 PM

Of course, no one can ever replace Julie, but this UK version is pretty good. I am a huge fan of the movie orchestrations, so was a little disappointed in some of the changes, perhaps because I am so used to the movie score. I can't wait to see this show when it hits the USA......for fans of Mary Poppins, be sure not to miss the 2-disc dvd recently released, and ESPECIALLY the new 2-cd soundtrack set that came out last month. They have remastered the entire movie score from the original studio session tapes...including the background music in the film, it's all there, and it sounds better than any previous release of this music. In fact, considering it was Disney, who had less-than-average recording techniques, it's surprisingly one of the best soundtrack cd's I have ever heard. It also includes a huge booklet, and a 2nd CD of extras including interviews with the Sherman brothers and Julie, plus a 45 minute meeting with P.L. Travers, creator of the books BEFORE she handed over the rights, stating what must be kept, fascinating!

***SPOILERS***
Lemme clear the stage appearances up:
- Mary appears the first time after 'Cherry Tree Lane'. Whole Banks points to the ceiling n then a spark on the ceiling, and then Mary appears at the back of them.
- During Practically Perfect, she pulls out from her bag, a coat hanger, a tree and some kinda clothings... can't remember. Then she walks and with Jane pulls out a big carpet and when they are laying it on the floor, something's under it and it's a bed! It's quite magical!
- At the end of Act 1, when mary leaves for good, she flies with her umbrella over the rooftop, and it's onstage
- At the end of Let's Go Fly A Kite, the kite got stuck and everyone helps pull it down and then Mary holds the kite from the sky and descends (the flying is still on stage). I think the descending is quite a emotional moment for me
- Then in end of 'Brimstone & Teachle', a acge appears onstage and Ms Andrews gets locked in there as Mary controls her. Then at the end, Mary slides up the stairs handle and then the cage disappears. I LOVE this song!
- During Step In Time, Bert walks on the frame of the stage and dances on the top of the stage, the children are quite amazed.. i meant the children audiences btw
- At the end of the show, the children shouts out ,'We Love You Mary Poppins!!!' And then Mary appears flying above the rooftop and then opens her umbrella and then starts descends down to the auditorium and then up to the ceiling of the theatre. It is VERY amazing for me and the whole theatre just burst into applause when she flies down and I just LOVE this moment, even though I have seen it 2 consequtive times!

The dancing is just TOTALLY amazing!
and the set, god damn it! I think its my favourite set! nothing REALLY REALLY special, but it just feel SO homely when u see a man-size house onstage... like a man-size doll house! just amazing!
Special effects, great!
The whole show is SO good. I like the movie, but only saw it twice, so I did not have such an affection to it compared to other posters here!

I cannot stop myself from listening to the show (sth I recorded! :P) and then also the toy house from the brochure!!!!
SEE THE SHOW IN LONDON IF YOU CAN!!!!
will keep on posting if i can think of more stuff about the show... and sorry for SO many spoilers for those who is going to see the show!
My CHICAGO the musical group!!!

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I know that I will get shot if I say that again, but PLEASE DO NOT BRING MARY POPPINS TO BRODWAY PLZ!!!!! You can have everything you like, but I just think Mary Poppins is SO English/British, it'll be totally weird in the states! And if every show in London goes to Broadway, and only 1 show every yr goes from Broadway to london, wt the hell will the US tourist watch???!!! I just think Mary should stay and not fly to the states... sorry guys... just my opinion.. *don't throw tomatoes... no eggs either..'

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I am sorry... I was harsh. but I just think it does not feel right to bring Mary to Broadway... I have a few GREAT Broadway Marys already in mind, Sutton..etc But i think it just should not transfer... can't say why or how... do u understand? And also, I think that it's unfair on Westend that like ALL The hits go to Broadway and like 1 hit per year goes to WE.... like Millie, then Producers.... just my opinion... I apologize to those I have offended! :P sorry!

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