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Woodlands Academy Presents “Mary Poppins” March 1-3
"Mary Poppins" will be presented three times starting March 1 by the Theatre Program at Woodlands Academy in Lake Forest.
LAKE FOREST, Ill. – One of the all-time favorites, “Mary Poppins,” will be presented three times by the Theatre Program at Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart. All performances are in the Susan Saint James Performing Arts Center at Woodlands Academy, 760 E. Westleigh Road, Lake Forest, at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, Friday, March 2, and Saturday, March 3.
The character of Mary Poppins was first introduced in P.L. Travers' 1934 book, which Walt Disney adapted into the 1964 movie classic starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke. It’s the story of a magical English nanny, who is blown by the East wind to a London couple’s household to care for their children.
Travers wrote seven additional books about Mary Poppins that were published between 1935 and 1988.
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Disney Theatrical in collaboration with Cameron Mackintosh (who had previously acquired the stage rights from Travers) produced a stage musical also called “Mary Poppins” in London's West End theatre. The stage production was transferred to Broadway in 2006, where it ran for seven years.
‘“Mary Poppins’ was the natural fit for our cast because it highlights the importance that ‘in every job that must be done, there is an element of fun,”’ said Director Shannon Dey, who teaches English and theatre classes at Woodlands Academy. “The show is sure to put a smile on the audience’s face, as it definitely brings joy to the cast and crew.”
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Tickets, which are $12 at the door, can be purchased for $10 in advance at the school’s front desk. For more information, call 847-234-4300 or visit www. woodlandsacademy.org.
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Founded in 1858, Woodlands Academy is an independent Catholic college preparatory day and boarding high school for young women. It’s part of a worldwide network of Sacred Heart Schools that spans the United States and 40 other countries. A nonprofit, Woodlands Academy’s identity is rooted in Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat’s desire to inspire young hearts and minds to excel, to lead lives of integrity and to serve. For more information about Woodlands Academy, please visit www.woodlandsacademy.org
