
Mary Poppins: From Page to Stage
Seen it?2009 | 48 min | Documentary, Music
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
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Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for people who love a true story told well and music lovers. Expect to bring it up in conversation afterwards. If you loved Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me or The Last Waltz, start here.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves through the story clearly, at 48 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
Behind the scenes look at the creation of the stage musical. Filmed in the UK, France, and the United States, it features a series of conversations with many of the show's creators including producers Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher, composers George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, Richard Sherman (who co-wrote music and lyrics for the original film), and set and costume designer Bob Crowley. The documentary also features a roundtable discussion at Sardi's restaurant between Schumacher and actors Ashley Brown and Gavin Lee, who originated the roles of Mary Poppins and Bert in the Broadway production.
How it earned its rating
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- AudiencesNot counted
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- AwardsNot counted
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- Reach & staying powerNot counted
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
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Cast & crew
- Ashley BrownSelf
- Bob CrowleySelf
- Walt DisneySelf (archive footage)
- Anthony DreweSelf
- Kelsey FowlerSelf
- Gavin LeeSelf
- Cameron MackintoshSelf
- Thomas SchumacherSelf
- Richard M. ShermanSelf
- George StilesSelf