Last night my daughter and I saw the Disney on Broadway version of Mary Poppins, and let me say that it was most wonderful surprise I have had in a long time! I was expecting a broadway version of the movie, and instead saw a whole new take on the story. In the play version, there is a rival nanny, several new songs, and while the "Love to Laugh" scene is gone, it is replaced by an amazing version of "supercalifrag..."well you know the rest.
But the grandest surprise was certainly the role of Bert (the chimney sweep) rather than a nice, dirty guy with a touch of luck, he takes on a role of almost a guardian angel, complete with a scene where he walks on the walls and ceiling!
The fact that Mary literally flies over the audience was also incredible. If it is playing anywhere near you, go see it!!
PS: Hoovie, thanks for looking out for us
http://disney.go.com/theatre/marypoppins/#/home/
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