Mary Poppins

Emily Blunt Shines in These New ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ Set Photos
Emily Blunt Shines in These New ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ Set Photos
Emily Blunt Shines in These New ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ Set Photos
When word got out that Emily Blunt had been cast as the title character in Disney’s Mary Poppins Returns, the overwhelming response from most people was, “Well, sure.” Blunt has proven herself to be genre agnostic over the years, as likely to wow audiences in a science-fiction or action film as she is in a light-hearted comedy. That alone would make her an ideal candidate for Mary Poppins  —  as the rare actress capable of convincing audiences that she’d do justice to an iconic character  —  but she also bears a physical resemblance to Julie Andrews to boot. You couldn’t ask for better casting.
Disney Developing New ‘Mary Poppins’
Disney Developing New ‘Mary Poppins’
Disney Developing New ‘Mary Poppins’
As they have grown rather fond of doing, Disney is looking back at one of their past hits in order to create some future success. After modern day versions of Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Alice in Wonderland (not to mention, upcoming versions of Beauty and the Beast and The Jungle Book), Disney has hired Rob Marshall (Chicago, Into the Woods) to direct a new Mary Poppins musical based on P.L. Travers’ original children’s books.
Recasting Mary Poppins in 2014
Recasting Mary Poppins in 2014
Recasting Mary Poppins in 2014
Mary Poppins is 50 years old. The Disney classic debuted in August of 1964. The original is practically perfect in every way, but that won't stop us from dreaming about who might star in a remake.
Grand Rapids Civic Thertre Announces Next Season Line-up
Grand Rapids Civic Thertre Announces Next Season Line-up
Grand Rapids Civic Thertre Announces Next Season Line-up
The Grand Rapids Civic Theatre has been operating since 1925. It has been both the anchor of and the gateway to theatre in Grand Rapids for more than 85 years. That tradition continues in full force with the announcement of the 2014/2015 Season Line-up.