Preview of 'Disney's Mary Poppins' by Landmark Community Theatre

Disney's Mary Poppins

Directed by Jimmy Donohue

Landmark Community Theatre's summer production is one for the whole family, Disney’s MARY POPPINS, showing July 18, 19, 25, 26, August 1 @ 8pm and July 20, 27, August 2, 3 @ 2pm.

A Musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney film with original music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman and book by Julian Fellowes with new songs and additional music and lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe.

Join Bert, jack-of-all trades, as he introduces you to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family how to value each other again. Classic songs such as “Chim Chim Cher-ee”, “A Spoonful of Sugar” and “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” will take you and your family on a magical adventure through rainy London, England.

Featuring Katie Brunetto in the title role, Randy Ronco as Bert, Daniel Dressel as Robertson Ay, Betsey Edwards as Mrs. Banks, Peter Bard as Mr. Banks, Tracy Funke as Mrs. Corry,  Paula Roll as the bird woman and Laureann Price as Mrs. Andrews.

Also in the cast are young Kathleen Green as Jane Banks and Ben Stone-Zelman as Michael Banks.

Jimmy Donohue is the director and Jennifer Bunger is in charge of the choreography. Eric Wilzak serves as the stage manager, Jim Luurtserma is Music Director and John Dressel is the pianist.

Enjoy listening to the podcast of director Jimmy Donohue and Mary Poppins herself, Katie Brunetto to talk about the upcoming Landmark production of Disney's Mary Poppins on Backstage with Johnny O. Music is from the original London cast recording.

This is the perfect show for the entire family. Landmark Community Theatre offers a season Flex Pass for the undecided patron or to give as a gift. The Flex Pass offers four admissions at discounted prices to any one of LCT 2014 Season main stage productions. The four admissions may be used in any combination of shows i.e. 1 ticket to four shows, 2 tickets to two shows or 4 tickets to one show. For more information on subscriptions, gift certificates and group sales contact or visit the Box Office, (860) 283-6250 Monday – Saturday, 1pm – 6pm @ 158 Main Street Thomaston, CT 06790

Tickets are available at www.landmarkcommunitytheatre.org