Spreckels Theatre Company announces "Mary Poppins" encore presentation

Spreckels Theatre Company announces “Mary Poppins” encore

After breaking box office records and receiving critical acclaim from reviewers and audiences, “Mary Poppins” returns to Rohnert Park.

Spreckels Theatre Company has announced a special encore presentation of this main stage musical production featuring six performances from Aug. 21 to Aug. 30, 2015. The encore presentation features the return of Heather Buck as Mary Poppins and Dominic Williams as Bert.

“We are replacing the first musical of our 2015-2016 season with a return engagement of ‘Mary Poppins,’ “ said Gene Abravaya, Artistic Director of Spreckels Theatre Company. “There were several sold out performances when we presented ‘Mary Poppins’ in May. Given the critical acclaim and the many people who could not get tickets, we felt justified bringing this production back again.”

“We are replacing ‘A Little Princess’ with this return engagement of ‘Mary Poppins.’ That means the Spreckels Theatre Company Summer Youth Program will now be based on materials from ‘Mary Poppins.’ The young people participating in the summer program will be incorporated as ‘Mary Poppins’ cast members and will appear in the August encore presentation,” said Abravaya.

Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, “Mary Poppins” recalls the enchanting story of the Banks family and how their lives are changed when the stern, but magical nanny Mary Poppins arrives at their London home at 17 Cherry Tree Lane. This fun family show features beloved tunes from the Walt Disney film and new songs written for this stage musical; plus rousing, high flying, toe-tapping dance numbers; and magical effects.

This main stage production is presented with the new Paradyne projection system, developed by Spreckels Performing Arts Center, combining still images and animations to create multiple backdrop effects - creating a visual aesthetic that’s exciting and visually surprising for audiences of the 21st Century.

Directed by Gene Abravaya
Musical Direction by Tina Lloyd Meals
Choreography by Michella Snider
Costumes Designed by Pamela Enz

WHEN: Aug. 21 to Aug. 30, 2015
7 p.m. Fridays Aug. 21 and Aug. 28
7 p.m. Saturday Aug. 22
1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23; Saturday, Aug. 29; and Sunday, Aug. 30

TICKETS: $16 to $26
$26 General; $24 Senior; $22 Youth, 21 and under; $16 Children, 12 and under. Student Rush: Spreckels welcomes SSU and SRJC students to take advantage of its student rush price. Present student ID at the Spreckels box office 10 minutes before curtain for special admission of $12.

SPECIAL PROMO: As a special thank you to members of the community who saw “Mary Poppins” during it’s original run in May, 2015 - Spreckels Theatre Company offers half-price tickets to performances from Aug. 21 to Aug. 30. Call the box office for details regarding this promotion.

TICKETS ONLINE: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=36249&schedule=....

WHERE: Spreckels Performing Arts Center
Codding Theatre, 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, CA 94928

PHONE: 707-588-3400
For tickets, call the Spreckels Box Office at 707-588-3400. Box Office hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 12 to 5 p.m. and one hour before showtime.

WEBSITE: www.spreckelsonline.com

PROMO VIDEO: https://animoto.com/play/xlJtV4HyoL64FG0Lpkhwvg