Laura Michelle Kelly "MARY POPPINS" Gavin Lee 2004 World Premiere Program

Description

This is a beautiful souvenir program (brochure) from the
Pre-London tryout and WORLD PREMIERE engagement of the JULIAN FELLOWES, RICHARD M. SHERMAN and ROBERT B. SHERMAN musical "MARY POPPINS" at London's Prince Edward Theatre beginning September 28th, 2004. (The Original West End production would begin previews on December 6th, 2004 at London's Prince Edward Theatre, officially open October 15th, 2004 and close January 12th, 2008 after more than 1250 performances. The Original Broadway production would open November 16th, 2006 at the New Amsterdam Theatre in New York City and close March 3rd, 2013 after 2619 performances.) ..... Based on the stories of P. L. TRAVERS and the Walt Disney film, the musical starred LAURA MICHELLE KELLY (winner of the 2005 Olivier Award for "Best Actress in a Musical") in the title role, GAVIN LEE as "Bert", DAVID HAIG as "George Banks" and LINZI HATELEY as "Winifred Banks" and featured ROSEMARY ASHE, JENNY GALLOWAY and JULIA SUTTON ..... CREDITS: Original Music and Lyrics by RICHARD M. SHERMAN and ROBERT B. SHERMAN ("Over Here!", "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"); Book by JULIAN FELLOWES ("Downton Abbey") based on the stories of P. L. TRAVERS and the Walt Disney film; New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by GEORGE STILES and ANTHONY DREWE; Co-created by CAMERON MACKINTOSH; Sets and Costumes designed by BOB CROWLEY; Choreographed by MATTHEW BOURNE and STEPHEN MEAR; Directed by RICHARD EYRE; Produced by CAMERON MACKINTOSH and DISNEY THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS
..... DETAILS: The oversized 44 page program measures 8 1/4" X 11 5/8" inches and includes full production credits,
promotional text, individual photos and bios of each of the actors and members of the creative team and three pages of rehearsal photos
..... CONDITION: This program is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any musical theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.