Schumacher Discusses 'Poppins' Changes, 'Mermaid,' and more

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Schumacher Discusses 'Poppins' Changes, 'Mermaid,' and more

Posted: 9/20/06 at 11:56am

http://www.playbill.com/celebritybuzz/article/102112.html

No real changes, just tweaks here and there. There's a song not heard on the CD, as well.

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re: Schumacher Discusses 'Poppins' Changes, 'Mermaid,' and more

Posted: 9/20/06 at 12:41pm

very good interview. can't wait for Mermaid to come to broadway. It's nice to see what is happening frequently at Disney Theatrical

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re: Schumacher Discusses 'Poppins' Changes, 'Mermaid,' and more

Posted: 9/20/06 at 12:45pm

What a tool.

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re: Schumacher Discusses 'Poppins' Changes, 'Mermaid,' and more

Posted: 9/20/06 at 12:52pm

So, has "Temper, Temper" been cut? I really hope it's still in the show!

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re: Schumacher Discusses 'Poppins' Changes, 'Mermaid,' and more

Posted: 9/20/06 at 1:01pm

Its an interesting interview. Unfortunantly, he still doesn't give us specific information about Mary Poppins (I don't care about Mermaid"). I guess we will have to wait until October 14th (I'll be at the first preview)for any sort of real info.

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re: Schumacher Discusses 'Poppins' Changes, 'Mermaid,' and more

Posted: 9/20/06 at 2:39pm

i have to agree with you, Munk. it was like listening to this dillusional wife talk about why it's so good her husband beats her every night.

"no no...reviews mean nothing"

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Posted: 9/20/06 at 2:46pm

I hope they cut Feed The Birds. Children should not be taught to support an idle begger woman. Poppins should know that moochers like that should be avoided.

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Posted: 9/20/06 at 3:01pm

"Feed the Birds" is the best MARY POPPINS song, and my absolute favorite in the movie.

Let's hope that the Broadway Bird Lady doesn't butcher it like the London one did.

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Posted: 9/20/06 at 3:19pm

The Broadway Bird Lady is Cass Morgan...and I'm sure she'll be fabulous!

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Posted: 9/20/06 at 3:21pm

"Let's hope that the Broadway Bird Lady doesn't butcher it like the London one did. "

I don't know if you saw the show or not Munk but the woman (who's name escapes me right now) was amazing live. She brought tears to my eyes and my fathers, who never cries at theaterical productions. I can only hope that the Broadway performer brings as much heart and soul to the song.

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re: Schumacher Discusses 'Poppins' Changes, 'Mermaid,' and more

Posted: 9/20/06 at 3:25pm

I did not see the show.

The movie's "Feed the Birds" is gorgeously sung.

On the London cast recording, it sounds like Mrs. Paroo singing the song. Too warm, too granny-ish.

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#12

re: Schumacher Discusses 'Poppins' Changes, 'Mermaid,' and more

Posted: 9/20/06 at 3:56pm

I still don't get why Disney Theatricals is so opposed to bringing Hunchback to Broadway. He seemed to just shut the topic down without question...but I've heard its an amazing production, why not bring it to Broadway?

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re: Schumacher Discusses 'Poppins' Changes, 'Mermaid,' and more

Posted: 9/20/06 at 4:36pm

>>I hope they cut Feed The Birds. Children should not be taught to support an idle begger woman. Poppins should know that moochers like that should be avoided.

Do tell me you're not serious. That's not what the song is really about. It's about that doing a simple act of kindness takes very little (tuppence). It's the most beautiful song in the score, IMO.

Also, it seems "Temper, Temper" has NOT been cut. I take it this is a reference to that: "There's a number that's like kind of right out of The Nutcracker, when the toy box comes to life, which I also have in "Toy Story."

Wonder how this show will do over here. I'm excited for it and glad it's kept the spirit of the books to separate it from the film version.

Updated On: 9/20/06 at 04:36 PM

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Posted: 9/20/06 at 5:13pm

that article was very informational
i very much enjoyed reading it :)

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re: Schumacher Discusses 'Poppins' Changes, 'Mermaid,' and more

Posted: 9/20/06 at 6:05pm

I thought it was a great interview. I found it fascinating.

#16

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Posted: 9/20/06 at 6:55pm

Edward Albee doing a version of Winnie the Pooh. Good god I'd give an arm and a leg to see that!

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Posted: 9/20/06 at 8:41pm

"The Bear" or "Who is Winnie?"

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re: Schumacher Discusses 'Poppins' Changes, 'Mermaid,' and more

Posted: 9/20/06 at 9:12pm

i can just see it now: the Owl throws a tea party and everyone ends up sh*tfaced.

Updated On: 9/20/06 at 09:12 PM

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Posted: 9/21/06 at 12:22am

"I hope they cut Feed The Birds. Children should not be taught to support an idle begger woman. Poppins should know that moochers like that should be avoided."

LOL! Keep them coming AmericanRight. Some people here don't have a sense of humor and take everything so seriously.

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re: Schumacher Discusses 'Poppins' Changes, 'Mermaid,' and more

Posted: 9/21/06 at 1:02am

no plans to bring hunchback to broadway? ok its official, this guy is on crack

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re: Schumacher Discusses 'Poppins' Changes, 'Mermaid,' and more

Posted: 9/21/06 at 8:29am

no words can discribe how PISSED I AM about him not bringing Hunchback to broadway

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re: Schumacher Discusses 'Poppins' Changes, 'Mermaid,' and more

Posted: 9/21/06 at 9:34am

AmericaRight is wrong again! Thanks for the laugh, though.

"Feed the Birds" was Walt Disney's personal, all-time favorite song written for any of his films or animated shorts. He said so in several interviews.

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#23

re: Schumacher Discusses 'Poppins' Changes, 'Mermaid,' and more

Posted: 9/21/06 at 1:45pm

"'Feed the Birds' was Walt Disney's personal, all-time favorite song written for any of his films or animated shorts. He said so in several interviews. "

I vaguely recall an interview with the Sherman brothers in which one of them said that every time they visited Mr. Disney in his office he'd say "play it" and they knew exactly what he wanted to hear.

Gypsy, I, too, was moved to tears by the song as it was sung in the show. Having the Bird Woman sing part of it made the song even more poignant to me. I thought Julia Sutton did an excellent job.

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re: Schumacher Discusses 'Poppins' Changes, 'Mermaid,' and more

Posted: 9/21/06 at 1:58pm

I actually prefer it just sung by Mary. Although, having the Bird Woman sing it too makes sense for the stage. I miss the swelling chorus included in the song (in the film version).

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Posted: 9/21/06 at 2:56pm

AmericaRight is a very stupid person.

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