'Mary Poppins' Comes to Life on Stage in Hinsdale

Submitted by Stage Door Fine Arts.

Hinsdale, IL - Mary Poppins is set to fly over the rooftops of London and onto The Community House stage on Jan. 29 through Feb. 7.

This family musical features the delightful songs from the cherished Disney film including “A Spoonful of Sugar,” “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” and “Step in Time.”

The show will be presented by Stage Door Fine Arts at The Community House in Hinsdale for two weekends only.

“Audiences are in for smiles, laughs and some tears with Mary Poppins,” said Paula Taylor, Stage Door Fine Arts’ Artistic Director. “I can’t think of a better way to kick off our 2016 season of musicals at The Community House than with a magical, fun show like Mary Poppins. With all of the great characters and songs from the film, with high energy dancing, flying, high tech sets and lighting, and some great new songs, Mary Poppins is more than just a great musical, it is a wonderfully entertaining celebration of finding and loving what you have right in front of you.”

One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical. Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins have delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and received nominations for nine Olivier and seven TONY Awards, including Best Musical.

The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren’t the only ones she has a profound effect upon. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that “Anything can happen if you let it.”

The cast of Mary Poppins features a talented cast ranging from 3rd grade up through adults from all over the Chicago suburbs stretching from Lagrange to Bartlett and every town in between.

“We are thrilled to present a musical that provides awesome opportunities for actors of any age in the community. This is what Stage Door Fine Arts is all about”, said Don Smith, Co-Artistic Director.

Tickets for Mary Poppins are priced at $18. Performances include:

• Jan. 29 at 7:30 p.m.
• Jan. 30 at 2 and 7 p.m.
• Jan. 31 at 2:30 p.m.
• Feb. 4 and 5 at 7 p.m.
• Feb. 6 at noon
• Feb. 7 at 2:30 p.m.

Performances will take place at the Community House in Hinsdale, 415 W. 8th St. For tickets call (630) 323-7500, or visit StageDoorFineArts.com.

The 2016 musical season continues with Annie (June 2016), The Addams Family (June 2016), Schoolhouse Rock Live! (July 2016) and 13 The Musical, (July 2016).

For more information on Mary Poppins and all upcoming events visit StageDoorFineArts.com

About Stage Door Fine Arts

Stage Door Fine Arts, Ltd. is dedicated to enriching the lives of youth and young adults through music, art, and theatre. We strive to give each participant a professional, disciplined experience while allowing for the chance to be creative, gain self-esteem and most importantly, to have fun! Don Smith and Paula Taylor established Stage Door Fine Arts with the goal of providing a theatrical outlet for children of all ages that stretches beyond the average elementary, middle, or high school level. Both share a great passion for arts and education, and have extensive experience in performing and directing throughout the United States. Currently Stage Door Fine Arts offers 5-6 full scale musical productions per year as well as voice lessons, acting classes, piano lessons, musical theatre classes and workshops with Broadway professionals. Stage Door Fine Arts is the resident theatre company at The Community House in Hinsdale, IL