who will play mary poppins?- Page 3

[adamgreer]

Posted: 11/23/05 at 5:33pm

I don't see Susan or Sutton being right for this.

Rebecca Luker would be good.

Erin Dilly is still my first choice.

[Bret]

Posted: 11/23/05 at 5:54pm

I actually do think JLT would be pretty good in the role. However, I would much rather see Rebecca Luker, as mentioned above. I really think she'd do an excellent job.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 11/23/05 at 6:42pm

Anne Runalfson - She was Julie Andrews understudy in V/V & was quite good

[GClef2]

Posted: 11/23/05 at 6:57pm

Erin Dilly should get a chance at this part. She is so perfect for it. I'm still hoping that they re-write the show so that Mary P is a totally drunk or drug addict so that Sherie Renee Scott could play her. "Mary Poppins-a spoon full of...wait...that's not sugar! Children, don't eat that"

That would make my day.

[Victoria Grant]

Posted: 11/23/05 at 7:46pm

okay my choices would be

1. Sutton Foster
2. Amy Spranger
3. Laura Benanti (sp)
4. Andrea McCardle
5. Linda Eder

[Plum]

Posted: 11/23/05 at 7:55pm

Look, someone who still comes off as a teenager or in her early twenties onstage is not going to make a good Mary Poppins. She's not old, obviously, but she has to have an adult presence; she can't really seem like she's calmly and authoritatively taming the Bank family otherwise.

[BSoBW2]

Posted: 11/23/05 at 8:24pm

JLT would be an amazing choice if they go for a non-name.

[LA2NYC]

Posted: 11/23/05 at 10:29pm

OK. So I just got back from London last week. I saw Mary Poppins and really did like it. However, it has some MAJOR issues to fix before the Americans get a hold of it. It really isnt that dark guys. In fact its kinda lacking the darkness. Only one number was really dark, and thats the one where the toys come to life and put the children on Trial. Other than that, its really light and kinda similar to a really good Childrens theater production.
Scarlett Strallan was great and could totally pull off the role here in NY.
Some of the ensemble were a little weak, but thats not really thier fault as the book needs some help.
One part id like to see replaced was the Mother. Kaitlin Hopkins from trailer park would be amazing in the role and could finally bring some warmth and humor to it.
The musical numbers were great, but thats all you keep waiting for. The set was also really cool, but some of the special effects totally need to be fine tuned before we get it here. It just seems a little low budget sometimes. Not what a "Disney" musical would bring to the great white way.

IM really looking forward to seeing it next year. It will be a huge hit Im sure.

[timote316]

Posted: 11/23/05 at 10:34pm

I'm pulling for Erin Dilly or JLT. Both are amazing in their own rights.

[missy2]

Posted: 11/24/05 at 7:30am

TOTALLY AGREE. i DIDN'T LOVE IT - - IT NEEDS WORK BEFORE COMING TO NYC.

[best12bars]

Posted: 11/24/05 at 11:12am

There was actually some "darkness" in the original movie (the run on the bank and the scenes that follow it, when the children run away).

And cynicism was everywhere, from Mary herself to Mr. Banks. That's why Julie is so damn good in the film. She approached the character from a very practical, almost angry and irriated foundation. Then the magic sprung out of that and was much more of a shock and surprise.

I hope they haven't "candy-ized" the stage show.

[Michael Bennett]

Posted: 11/24/05 at 11:15am

They won't go as old as Kaitlin Hopkins for the role.

And Best12 -- Disney star casts all the time. Just look at the rolling cast lists for BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and AIDA...

[jasobres]

Posted: 11/24/05 at 11:17am

How about Stephanie D'Abruzzo? That's her DREAM role!!!!

[best12bars]

Posted: 11/24/05 at 11:20am

MB--- I guess I was thinking more about the OBCs. Disney doesn't star cast them. This puts the focus on the show and the "franchise" of it, not the original performers.

As far as replacements... yes, they star cast (or more aptly "stunt" cast) as they see fit.

[Bdwy24]

Posted: 11/24/05 at 11:39am

MARLA SCHAFFEL!!!!

[sfboy20]

Posted: 11/24/05 at 1:15pm

I've been wondering if the producers were going to look for a different Mary Poppins.

Ms. Kelly was wonderful in London, and even won the Olivier award for her performance. Not to mention, she is an American actress.

It just seems strange to find a new actress for the American premiere when the orginal was an American actress.

[shira467]

Posted: 11/24/05 at 1:47pm

Ms. Kelly is British!

I would love to see Marla Schaffel in the role. Or Erin Dilly.

[Kevo711]

Posted: 11/24/05 at 1:55pm

I don't have much interest in this show, don't know why, but I would have to see it if Erin Dilly or JLT was the leading lady!

[popular_elphie]

Posted: 11/24/05 at 3:33pm

JLT or Erin Dilly, all the way.

[GretchaSketh]

Posted: 11/24/05 at 4:04pm

ERRRRRIIIINNNNN!!!!! She WOULD be Fantastic in the role!!! She has such a natural love for children and I think that really shows on stage!! I would LOVE to see her in this role! and back on Broadway sometime soon! Plus we already know that she's got the British accent down:) My love for Erin is great...can you tell? hahah!

I can also see Jennifer Laura Thompson in the role! I think she'd be a good choice.

[BroadwayBaby6]

Posted: 11/24/05 at 4:11pm

I hate to quibble but Laura Michelle Kelly is not an American actress. She's English and from the Isle of Wight. David Leveaux had cast her before in London and this is why he brought her over to play in Fiddler on Broadway.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 11/24/05 at 4:24pm

What about Ruthie Henshall? She can do Mary Poppins after she is done playing Marian, and she gets along very well with Mackintosh so there, she should play this role.
What about Faith Prince?

[threatXthree]

Posted: 11/24/05 at 4:34pm

Megan McGinnis?

[GretchaSketh]

Posted: 11/24/05 at 5:15pm

ooh I think I could see that! Megan might work. She's so sweet!

[Gregster]

Posted: 11/24/05 at 6:14pm

Hehe i live on the isle of wight and went ot the same schools at Laura Michelle Kelly! shes lovely!