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Tag Archives: Mary Poppins
In Memoriam: Tony Walton
Prolific designer Tony Walton, who earned nominations for 16 Tonys and 5 Oscars, died March 2 in his New York apartment. Born Oct. 24, 1934, in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England, Walton attended Radley College in Oxford, where he studied Greek and … Continue reading
Broadway Birthday: Matthew Bourne
Happy Birthday to Tony-winning choreographer-director Matthew Bourne, born Jan. 13, 1960, in Hackney, London. He directed various amateur dance companies during his teens and enrolled at the Laban Center in Deptford, London, where he earned a degree in dance theater. … Continue reading
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Tagged Edward Scissorhands, Mary Poppins, Matthew Bourne, Play Without Words, Swna Lake, The Red Shoes
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Broadway Birthday: Dick Van Dyke
Happy Birthday to performer Dick Van Dyke, born Dec. 13, 1925, in West Plains, Mo. He began his career as a radio DJ and half of the comedy duo Eric and Van: The Merry Mutes, which led to steadier work … Continue reading
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Tagged Bye Bye Birdie, Dick Van Dyke, Mary Poppins, Mary Poppins Returns
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2020 Olivier Awards
Last night, performer Jason Manford hosted the 2020 Laurence Olivier Awards at the London Palladium. Manford was scheduled to host the ceremony April 5 at the Royal Albert Hall, but the event was postponed on March 17 due to the … Continue reading
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Tagged Alex Lacamoire, And Juliet, Dear Evan Hansen, Mary Poppins, Matthew Bourne, Miriam-Teak Lee, Olivier Awards, Pasek & Paul, Sam Tutty
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Essential Film Musicals: Mary Poppins
Walt Disney’s daughters fell in love with the Mary Poppins books and made him promise to make a film based on them. He first attempted to purchase the film rights from author P.L. Travers as early as 1938. However, she … Continue reading