Mary Poppins' parade performance
Mary Poppins' parade performance
#1Mary Poppins' parade performance
Posted: 11/27/08 at 12:16pm
I have never been so delighted by a TV spot than what MARY POPPINS performed on the CBS parade this morning.
It was inventive, magical, and a great representation of the show. Kudos to the creative team of that promo!
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
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being.jeremiah
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/23/05
#2re: Mary Poppins' parade performance
Posted: 11/27/08 at 12:19pmTV was glued on NBC. What did they do?
#2re: Mary Poppins' parade performance
Posted: 11/27/08 at 12:25pm
Broadway performances that air during the CBS parade are typically pre-taped in an outdoor area somewhere in the city outside of the parade route.
I don't know where POPPINS did it, but they moved to several different locations, including a sidewalk patio area, garden, and merry-go-round. There was editing so that when Mary Poppins would snap her fingers, Bert would magically appear out of thin air. There was a costume change, some magic tricks with pulling flowers out of a painting, growing flowers, etc.
But effects aside, it was well shot and staged, and the locations were perfect.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
RentBoy86
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/15/05
#3re: Mary Poppins' parade performance
Posted: 11/27/08 at 12:33pmWell I missed it, but I'll wait until it gets youtubed.
#4re: Mary Poppins' parade performance
Posted: 11/27/08 at 4:14pmI almost missed it. The frikin' football game ran over and they cut the first eight minutes, but luckily the performance was about ten minutes in. Adam Fiorentino is very nice to look at. I enjoy him.
WashingtonSquare
Swing Joined: 3/23/08
#5re: Mary Poppins' parade performance
Posted: 11/27/08 at 4:19pm
It was shot in Bryant Park.
A much sexier Mary and Bert than the original New York cast.
#6re: Mary Poppins' parade performance
Posted: 11/28/08 at 1:24am
Missed the broadcast 
please post a link if you find a video footage. Thanks!!
ThankstoPhantom
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/13/05
#7re: Mary Poppins' parade performance
Posted: 11/28/08 at 9:17amI was out and about on Tanksgiving morning....I've been searching constantly this morning for it...can't seem to be found! If anyone has any links, please share them.
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Aldolpho
Swing Joined: 9/9/08
#8re: Mary Poppins' parade performance
Posted: 11/29/08 at 6:19am
Here's the lovely Scarlett and Adam!
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=SWsPVnB-gXw
Enjoy!
PiraguaGuy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/10/08
#9re: Mary Poppins' parade performance
Posted: 11/29/08 at 7:40amHow come every time they introduce a musical, it's a "smash hit"?
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#10re: Mary Poppins' parade performance
Posted: 11/29/08 at 8:42amAdam Fiorentino is good looking. I said that when they announced he was the new Bert.
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#11re: Mary Poppins' parade performance
Posted: 11/29/08 at 8:47amThat was actually delightful.
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ThankstoPhantom
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#12re: Mary Poppins' parade performance
Posted: 11/29/08 at 8:49amThat was so charming...what a clever way to plug in the show's charm! Parade performances can be so awkward, but this certainly defeated that! And Adam and Scarlett look and sound so lovely, it will be a treat to see them! Scarlett was always considered a really interesting and exciting Mary Poppins whilst in London, and Adam seems to be a really lovable and fun Bert. I am so excited that they were cast. Thank you for the link!
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Updated On: 11/29/08 at 08:49 AM
PiraguaGuy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/10/08
#13re: Mary Poppins' parade performance
Posted: 11/29/08 at 9:18amAlthough, why does Bert have annoying hipster hair?
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#14re: Mary Poppins' parade performance
Posted: 11/29/08 at 4:11pmIt's the most adorable. What else can you do with that face?
WishingOnlyWounds2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/25/08
#15re: Mary Poppins' parade performance
Posted: 11/29/08 at 5:53pmThat was cute. I think 'Jolly Holiday' might have worked better with the park though.
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#17re: Mary Poppins' parade performance
Posted: 11/30/08 at 1:53am
Thank you SO much for the link!
I saw new Mary and Bert last month and I thought Adam is so "earthy" Bert. I missed Gavin's a bit of magical Bert. I can't wait to see Ashley and Gavin in the tour!
#18re: Mary Poppins' parade performance
Posted: 11/30/08 at 2:20pm
CAPNHOOK, thanks for bringing this to our attention!
With all the focus on the NBC parade, most here would never have been able to enjoy that wonderful piece!
Thanks also to ADLOPHO for posting the link!
Truly a great promotional piece!
:)
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#19re: Mary Poppins' parade performance
Posted: 11/30/08 at 2:26pm
That was all kinds of adorable! I'm officially in love with Adam now haha, and Scarlett was fantastic.
Updated On: 11/30/08 at 02:26 PM
#20re: Mary Poppins' parade performance
Posted: 11/30/08 at 2:54pmThey should have opened on Broadway with her! She's miles better than Ashley Brown's cartoon Mary.
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#21re: Mary Poppins' parade performance
Posted: 12/1/08 at 6:02pmwhich girl played Jane Banks in the parade performance - was it Alexandra Berro? Both of the kids were delightful!
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#23re: Mary Poppins' parade performance
Posted: 12/5/08 at 3:32pmJane and Michael Banks were played by Cassady Leonard and Neil McCaffery...saw both of them when I saw the show and they were SO ADORABLE!
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