Lantern Theatre Presents 'Mary Poppins' at Marist HS

It’s going to be a jolly ‘oliday when the Lantern Theatre presents Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's stage musical Mary Poppins, based on the beloved 1964 film and P.L. Travers’ children’s novels.

Lantern Theatre is the first community theater group to undertake the ambitious stage production on the South Side. Housed and supported by Marist High School. Lantern’s productions are produced and performed entirely by Marist alumni, current students and faculty.

The goal of the theater company is provide a high-quality, innovative summer theater for the enjoyment of the South Side and its surrounding communities.

Mary Poppins includes the film’s Academy Award-winning music and lyrics by the brothers Robert and Richard Sherman, in addition to a variety of new musical numbers penned for the 204 stage adaptation of the film.

The story follows the supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical adventures of everyone’s favorite practically perfect British nanny. The show features a multitude of performers from the South and Southwest suburbs, as well as the Beverly, Morgan Park and Mt. Greenwood communities.

Mary Poppins runs Thursday through Saturday, July 21 through July 23, at Marist High School’s RedHawk Theatre, 4200 W. 115th St., Chicago. Performances are at 7:30 p.m., with an addition 2:30 p.m. matinee on Saturday.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students, which can be purchased at the door or online at the Marist High School website.

Cast and Production Crew:

• Molly Sheehan as Mary Poppins
• Ben Barry as Bert
• Adam Patla as Mr. Banks
• Natalie Russo as Mrs. Banks
• Halle Drennan as Jane Banks
• Kevin McKirdie as Michael Banks
• Emily Salzman as Mrs. Brill
• Brian Canchola as Robertson Ay
• Jo Pieczynski as Miss Andrew
• Fiona Clair as Mrs. Corry
• Maddie Curtin as the Bird Woman
• Liliana Renteria as Neleus
• Meghan Cronin as Valentine
• Also Chloe Walsh, Matt Jones, Jake Listowski, Jack Golden, and Amanda Garrigan.
• Directed by Dominic Rescigno and Carolyn Earner
• Assistant Directed by Annie Garrigan
• Production Designed by Katelyn Peters
• Music Directed by Alex Newkirk
• Choreographed by Mollyanne Nunn