Mary Poppins Video

I really hope this has not been posted yet. I did a search on Mary Poppins and did not see anything. So, here is a link to a 12 minute clip of the Mary Poppins Musical.
Mary Poppins Musical Video

Updated On: 11/21/04 at 11:58 PM

Wow, okay. I was really really nervous to watch this because I think it's one of the most magnificent movies ever made and it was such a HUGE part of my childhood. I was disappointed that I heard she was cast as Mary Poppins, because I had seen her in FIDDLER and thought she was awful. But anyway, my reaction to the video:

I thought the opening clip was magnificent - such a wonderfully creepy orchestration, and I thought it was brilliantly done.

The second part was when I was actually shocked by Laura Michelle Kelly - she's absolutely amazing in this role, and the kids are wonderful.

Lastly, I was so very very disappointed in the Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious part...it's BRILLANT in the movie, and how they tie it in to the "cartoon" world through the sidewalk sketch - I was hoping the stage version would be very close to the movie, but they completely re-conceived this song. I rather like the new arrangements and additions to the song, but I don't like the premise of it. I want to see Mary and Burt in their white outfits and umbrellas watching a horse race! But we'll see - you can't judge anything from a television performance, but this video has definitely confirmed my love for Mary Poppins and has made the wait for the transfer to Broadway THAT much more unbearable, it's going to be breathtaking. Thanks, Mouse, this made my night.

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Is anyone else not thrilled with the new "Supercali..." premise?

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I don't know... I kind of like it. I AM a big fan of the movie, though, so I'm in agreement with you that they're lacking in the matching outfit watching horses department! The dance part is pretty neat, though. Is it just me, or did they change the melody a tiny bit? I think it's just before they sing the word "supercali..."

Yeah, that woman had scary make-up. She looked very much out of place.

I loved the opening with Bert. Fun fun.

I picture Mary just a tad bit older, but that's just me. Other than that, it looks like it'll be great. Hope I'm not disappointed :)

Remember, this was a performance on a children's benefit thing - and they mentioned it opens in December...so it could turn out differently in the end.


But I doubt it.

Charlie
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I still have to watch the ending because the video stopped for me. However, am I the only one who doesn't like the "Practically Perfect in Every Way," song? I mean that in the movie she just said in passing like it was normal. I'm not sure if I like the song yet because I didn't think it was too enjoyable. However, maybe my opinion will change after the re-watch.

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1) Whoever complained about Mary's costume during Supercali... there was no time for a costume change - IF there will be one. This was for a televised children's benefit. Similar to performances on daytime/primetime talk shows.

2) They did a great job in bringing in a lot of the Set. Imagine how it will look in the theatre!

3) I personally enjoyed everything. It works for the stage. The movie is the movie and we can't expect to see exactly that. If you do just want to see that - then watch the movie.

I cannot wait to see this. Its going to be so tempting not to buy the Cast Recording. Bring it to Broadway soon!!

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Just to clear a few things up:

Firstly, this is a video of a performance on Children In Need, a fundraising event by the BBC. It is not a video of an actual performance and as they were squeezed onto a tiny stage, everything had to be scaled down - the actual song is longer and the dancing more elaborate than seen (although you can get the gist of it from the video). It practically stopped the show both times I saw it!

Also, 'Practically Perfect' fits in with the stage show as it's the first moment when the children begin to see that Mary Poppins is a bit different - it replaces the 'Spoonful of Sugar' scene in the film, which has been moved and used differently later on.

There is a new section to Supercali... where they spell the numbers - Stiles and Drewe have subtly expanded a few other songs as well

As for the woman in orange (whose name I can't remember right now) - she is owner of a shop that deals in sweets and conversation (hence them trying to buy words). She is not a normal Londoner, but in a show with flying nannys and dancing statues, she doesn't seem too out of place

Folks, I can assure you from someone who has seen the show in Bristol, this is hardly a fair representation of what the show is really like. It is in fact spectacularly staged and will be much more so once it hits London. This video gives you a small idea, but I promise you haven't seen anything yet!

It was a bit disconcerting at first to hear different lyrics in Supercalifragilisticexpalidocious -- after all, when you've grown up with the film, the songs stay with you . But I think is looked and sounded great, and I look forward to seeing it in London in March.

looks like a part-ay!

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