Watch Mary Poppins (Kayla James) fly over the rooftops of London, and feel like a kid again! Remember, anything can happen if you let it. This family musical based on the writings of P.L. Travers features the unforgettable songs from the popular Disney film “A Spoonful of Sugar,” “Chim Chim Cher-ee,” “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” plus some catchy new ones. Practically perfect in every way, the tale of everyone’s favourite magical nanny will sweep you off your feet.
A hit on the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage in 2013 and 2014, Mary Poppins returns with a few casting updates. Arts Club Artistic Managing Director and Mary Poppins director, Bill Millerd, says, “I’m delighted that Kayla James is stepping into the title role of Mary Poppins after performing as Annie and the Mary Poppins understudy in our 2014 production, and Milo Shandel will play the beloved and blustery George Banks. We are also proud to see two young Arts Club artists grow-up through our productions: Glen Gordon was last seen in A Christmas Story: The Musical and Elizabeth Irving has been an Arts Club Musical Theatre Intensive student. Each has substantial experience in Arts Club productions and training; we can’t wait to see them play Michael and Jane Banks!”
IN BRIEF An Arts Club Theatre Company production: Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage (2750 Granville St., at 12th Ave.) from December 3, 2016 to January 1, 2017. Tuesday – Thursday 7:30 PM, Friday & Saturday 8 PM, Wednesday 1:30 PM, and Saturday & Sunday at 2 PM. Holiday showtimes: December 22 at 1:30 & 7:30PM, December 24 & 31 at 1 & 6PM, no performance December 25. Tickets start at $29, inclusive of taxes and fees. Call the Arts Club Box Office at 604.687.1644 or visit artsclub.com.