As you probably know from the last post, we had gotten tickets from a concierge at Holiday Inn. Later after dinner, we walked a few blocks to go to the theatre district. It had so many theatres and adds for performances: Wicked, Zarkana, Anything Goes, Spider Man: Turn off the dark, and, of course, Mary Poppins. It was awesome.
As most of you know, Broadway is a DISTRICT not just one theater. Upon entering the theater, I thought it was the latter. I was later corrected.
The New Amsterdam Theatre was very classic. It had dark green trim and decoration, based upon the early 2oth century design. There were many statues in on the columns and many other places. It was pretty unique. After finding our seats, (and sitting down in them) we looked at the playbill for awhile. There were 2 acts, both being pretty short (for musicals). As I was reading about the different characters, the show began.
The show was pretty much like the movie equivalent, except for a few changes. For instance, they bring in another character from George Bank's (the father) youth. The character is Ms. Andrews, the evil nanny of Banks who made him a strict father.
Also in the musical, is a few new songs and reprises. All in all, they kept the same story.
It was spectacular! So cool! Best musical I've ever seen! Truly high flying! (pun, because Poppins flies on a umbrella).
She actually flew! It was so cool! Also she went up the stairs on the railing! And she also made a bed out of thin air! Finally, she took things out of her little bag that could never fit in it! Theater magic!
I really loved the musical. I will be coming back to Broadway. My hope is that next time I will be coming back as a participant, not a part of the audience.
It was very amazing, and I won't forget the experience!
I also know how to spell Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.
Supercalifragi... oh forget it,
Andrew.
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