Mary Poppins (Chicago)

I saw this with my 10 year old daughter. We both really enjoyed the show. It's a wholesome, family friendly show with a great story line. Would recommend this to anyone!

I loved it when Bert walked up the wall and then tap danced on the ceiling! OUTSTANDING!!

Excellent set, casting and score. Hard to find anything wrong with this one.

What an amazing show! This show was very entertaining and I was amazed at how they were able to illustrate Mary Poppins' magical abilities! I was also impressed with the stage sets and the performers. What a show! I definitely recommend it!!!

We had seen Mary Poppins when it was here in Chicago in 2009 twice . That is why we went again and found this cast to be just as good as that one. The only bad thing we can say is that the children were a little hard to hear at the beginning of the play, but considering is was only the second night of performances there are bound to still be a few bugs here and there. Wouldn't mind seeing this cast again, if we could fit it into our schedule.

Great performance and fun for all. We highly recommend

The Show is amazing, makes you feel like a child again. amazing cast and propping

Mary Poppins was fantastic!! All 4 of us, from a 7 year old to the 40 somethings, thoroughly enjoyed it. I've seen Beauty and the Beast, Lion King and Little Mermaid on Broadway, and this definitely belongs in that company. The theatre was beautiful and very comfortable. I would give it an A!!!

This was a delightful evening of pure fun! The show was great and I am randomly singing Supercalifragalisticexpialidocious all day long!

Definitely relived a lot of childhood memories seeing that performance. Fun cast, but saw it on it's second night, and couldn't understand a word "Jane" said. Second act she slowed down a bit, but she needs work on articulation. Rachel Wallace was stunning and Nicolas Dromard just great. Audience clapped and hooted with pleasure through the finale. Was lots of fun. The best voice of the bunch, Q. Smith. Even tho Rachel is stunningly beautiful and has a wonderful voice, when Q. Smith gets to play Mary Poppins, America will have arrived.

Many of the recent movie-to-stage adaptations take liberties with what was presented on screen when adapting for the stage. With this version of Mary Poppins, it's very evident. That's not to say that what's presented isn't done so very well and with some very memorable theatrics and performances. But if you come expecting all of the music and imagery from the Disney film, you will be in for quite a surprise. There are a number of new songs as well as some very different visual interpretations of the songs that did carry over from the film. Instead of dancing penguins and carousel horses, you have statues come to life. The magical clean-up scene in the bedroom has shifted to the kitchen. And if you love "I love to laugh," be prepared to pull out your dvd when you get home. It isn't in this live version. Differences aside, there are some wonderful sights and performances here. Rachel Wallace looks practically perfect as Mary Poppins and her full warm voice wins as the best vocal performance of the evening. I was left wishing we could have seen a bit more of Mary's warmth and humanity. Her Poppins was, at times, a bit chilly & calculated. Nicolas Dromard was engaging and fun as Bert and his timing & footwork was impressive, especially in his gravity defying tap dance around the proscenium. The rest of the cast was strong with special mention going to Janet MacEwen, who mined vocal and emotional gold from her small part as the Bird Woman. On the second night of the run, there were some technical problems with the amplification which particularly hampered the Jane & Michael. I would think these will be remedied quickly. Overall, my family enjoyed the evening. My daughter loved the show but lamented the absence of some of her favorite songs & scenes (as did I). Therein lies the danger when adapting such a beloved movie for the stage. I only wish Disney Theatrical Productions had used the same inventiveness they brought to the staged Lion King when imagining bringing Mary Poppins from the celluloid to the footlights. The magic that was left out of this production tends to overshadow the magic that was brought in.

I treated my Mom and Sister to this show and we were all amazed with the presentation. The show had great music, set designs, costumes, a combination of all dances steps from tap, ballet to standard along with great singing. This show is a must see and keeps you entertained.

The cast was great. The woman who plays Mary Poppins was unbelievable and without a doubt will be the next big broadway star!

As an adult I was swept away in the magic. Moreover, the six year old girl in front of me could hardly sit in her seat. She was so moved by the whole experience. I truly enjoyed myself.

Several substantial changes in the main storyline and musical numbers would have ruined the play if the intricate sets and ingenious special effects hadn't overcome. Throw out your notions of Mary Poppins before attending and this performance won't disappoint.

Loved it! The dancing! The singing! Fun 4 all ages.

I took my daughter, who is 4, to see this performance. It was absolutely fabulous and I highly recommend it! It was also such a great value with the Thursday nite free kid with adult purchase. I was just sad I didn't take my husband and my son. We'd definitely go again, next time as a family for sure!!!

I attend with my dear friend who had just played Mary Poppins for my daughters' 5th & 7th birthday. Such a great girl's night out to celebrate a successful and amazing party and our love of Mary. I did spend the first act trying to hit reset in my mind from the Disney movie. The second act was pure magic! The musical provides so many answers that are not provided in the movie. Great production of a magical story! We wanted to go back the next day!

This musical is not just for kids. Adults will find themselves whirled back to childhood by this funny, playful, and magical musical. This musical manages to capture the magical essence of the Mary Poppins that many of us grew up with through the use of some amazing effects, props,and sets. The plot of the story is slightly different with some new scenes and songs, but are equally as wonderful as the classics. I would definitely go back and see it again and again.

Just couldn't get engaged. Acting was good, set design was interesting but the entire show just couldn't keep me interested. Disappointed.

The music, cast and theater were all great. It was such a pleasure to watch this show that brought me back to my childhood.

Mary Poppins was amazing! We are really enjoying the return of some of the "classics". I'm really glad I get to share them with my kids. Looking forward to more.

Colorful, fun and upbeat, brings the child in you.

WAY too long for my 5 year old daughter. And for the price of the tickets, we were upset we had to leave before the end. So many added parts/scenes made for an antsy 3 hours!!

I liked the movie so I thought it would be fun to see the show but let me tell you that it was amazing!! the dances, the music, and the performances were out of this world, very entertaining..I can only say it was Practically Perfect haha if you see the show you'll get it.

The special affects were awesome!! The actress/actors performances were superb. All around excellent play.

My mother and grandmother came into town to visit and I took them to this musical, we all loved it! The dancing, singing, costumes, performance, everything was great, very entertaining and exciting. We were all talking about it for days.

This is the first time I had ever gone to a Broadway in Chicago event. This show was truly amazing. It does have its differences from th movie, but all of the favorite songs are included, along with new ones; which were really clever and exciting. The dance sequences were superb, especially Step in Time. That was really amazing...and seeing Mary fly into the audience is something I will never forget. This cast was amazing. I would have gone back to see it multiple times if I could.

I have never seen a broadway musical live this was my first, And I loved every minute. I would recommend seeing this play. Mary poppins was very unforgettable, The woman playing mary poppins was awesome she did everything like mary poppins. The whole entire cast was so good. People go see this play i really recommend this,

Great Musical!! Enjoyed very much. Dance numbers were awesome.

This truly is an amazing show! The dancing was spectacular, with tap and ballet being especially good. The two child actors were energetic and easy to understand, not to mention adorable! The familiar songs in a new setting really bring a new life to this show! I would recommend this to people with kids, all the way up to senior citizens. All will love it just the same!

The show was fabulous. The energy and music was so professional! Loved the setting and how they all flowed. The special effects with Mary flying and the chimney sweep walking around the stage frame was awesome!

The show was awesome! Definitely made the old movie I grew up with come to life. Many changes from the actual Disney adaptation though. Some things added, some omitted (especially songs). Awesome singing and choreography (most notable for Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious).One added scene was when they jumped into the chalk drawing. Instead of cute penguins, there were dancing statues. Excellent ballet, but the costumes were inappropriate (nude)... not in line with the Disney rendition. On another note, they did a GREAT job of making Mary Poppins fly through the sky! The actors who played Mary & Bert did a fantastic job... speaking, singing, and dancing just as expected! Everyone spoke so quickly in that well-loved British accent, and the scenes changed rapidly from one to the next. So fun to watch!

This is a show you will never forget...and will be telling your experience over, over, and over... My favorite Broadway show is lion king ...but, this is the closest thing to that..

It was a great family show and an excellent adaptation of the original movie. The Mary Poppins actress was excellent.

I had this huge grin on my face the entire performance. Even if you're not a kid, you'll be smiling like one. The set is amazing (Mary Poppins actually FLIES!), acting was superb and the music is so catchy! The funny moments are balanced by excellent character development and serious themes. There's not enough good to say about it. It is a must-see!!

Mary Poppins exceeded expectations. No matter if one is an adult or child who has seen the movie many times or never, this was truly remarkable. Please bring it back to Chicago again.

The directing, choreography and special effects were once again superb. I saw the play last year and was amazed. This time I brought my kids and amazed them. I noticed, however, that they used a number of understudies. In particular, the lead male was very personable and fine for the children, but was less physically talented than the actor I saw last time. For example, the first time I saw the play the actor's dancing was splendid--he danced in full throttle up and down the walls (not to mention the ceiling). This fellow was more tentative, less Dick Van Dyke and more run of the mill. That said, the kids were still amazed overall, liked the actor(s), and really enjoyed the show.

Great entertainment, brought back pleasnat childhood memories.

A very delightful rendition of this timeless classic. Excellent production values and surprising visual effects. Wonderful.

Awesome show. The whole family enjoyed it. Terrific set, singing, acting, dancing, special effects, costumes. We had a wonderful time.

Awesome show!!! I've not been to many Broadway shows, but am a huge Mary Poppins fan and this show did not disappoint.

BROADWAY IS JUST AMAZING, THE LIGHT, THE COLORS, THE PERFORMING, EXCELENT!!!

I am not a huge Mary Poppins fan, but I took someone who is. This show was surprisingly good. Not completely true to the movie, but a nice reincarnation. I was very pleased with the sets and the acrobatics. Good show and a great time.

Special effects were awesome! Sound was just ok. Performers were very good.

Fabulous Show....so entertaining....I loved the twist on the story!

Heard a lot about the show and they were all true. If you like the movie you will like this show. The premise is the same asthe movie but the storyline is a bit different. Don't expect that the Show is just a live version of the movie.

Mary Poppins was really well put to together, very professional, very easy to watch and being english I knew all the words to the songs too. Even my 13 year old enjoyed it although he would not admit it his foot was tapping and he was clapping with the rest of them at the end.

Amazing show! We enjoyed all the music and it took me back to my childhood!

What a great, magical show! Made me feel like a kid. So much fun. So much talent.

This rendition of the Mary Poppins story is a much closer, more intense look at the development of human tolerance, forgiveness, and understanding than the movie version. The story is darker, less happy, and less comedic. But ultimately, the triumph of the human spirit displayed in the production is much more affecting. The character of the father is so much deeper, and given a beautiful treatment. Men are so often portrayed as buffoons, and not important. Not so here. The lessons to be learned in this stage production are universal, and incredibly important for any child's development. As such, the lessons are also a great reminder to adults of the role they can play in shaping traits of kindness and acceptance of the other. A great story.

My 10 year old son and I loved it! We left the theatre singing the songs and smiling the whole way home. Great experience!

We took our 5 year old granddaughter and she sat on the edge of her seat in awe the entire play! we ALL LOVED IT!!!

I loved Mary Poppins! Went with my husband and we had a great time! The acting was spectacular and the musical portions were delightful! Our favorite is "Step In Time." We had seen this two and a half years ago when it was in Chicago, and it was just as good the second time!

I thought it was great. Mary Poppins is not my favorite Disney movie but found the musical highly entertaining.

The show was as good as I anticipated it to be. Theatrics, vocals, and choreography were all amazing. I didn't care for the actress that played Jane. Other than that the entire experience was unforgettable.

I took our 8 year old little girl, to see this show and was really looking forward to it as we watch the movie often with her and our 2 older girls. They all know all the songs and usually sing along. That was the problem. They used some of the same music but changed the words to virutally every song. Our daughter was very disappointed, and honestly, so was I. The acting was great, the dancing was great, the scenery and technical aspects were outstanding! BUT WHERE WERE THE SONGS? That decision ruined the show. I'm guessing that they didn't want to pay the royalties for the real lyrics and the rest of the songs. but without them, what's the point?

Mary Poppins was amazing. The theater is beautiful. All of the actors were wonderful and so was all the music. It made me feel like a kid again!

A must see. So much better than I ever imagined. The production was even more impressive that the talent of the cast.

If like us, you expected a light-hearted paly that is similar to the beloved movie. Forget it. The show skipped many of the classic scenes from the movie (that wonderful penguin dance comes to mind) and instead focuses on the dark reasons why Mr. Banks is such a grump. And how many times can you re-do "A Spoonful of Sugar?" It's one thing for we as adults to be discouraged, but when you spend all that money and the kids hated it, that says it all.

There really wasn't much to love about this misguided musical. Way too much spectacle, way too little "special." Jane and Michael Banks mumbled their way through the entire show; I couldn't make out at least half of what they said. Mary Poppins was unimpressive; not a pleasant singing voice to listen to. The musical is over-long by at least 30 minutes. The show had a darkness that was definitely found in either the original movie or the books on which it was based. Very, very disappointing. I couldn't wait for it to end.

Everything from the acting and singing to the sets and props were wonderful.

was a fun play, kids were very quiet, had a great time!

show was very well done. well acted great music, super surprises built in. Mary and Bert were amazing

Costumes and sets were great. We had great seats, but the sound was only OK. Had some difficulty understanding what was being sung. Changes made to the original story were at best OK...would have preferred to have seen the original story/score.

My sisters and mom went with me to see this play and were very delighted to attend. The character Mary Poppins reminded me of Julie Andrews and the chimney cleaner reminded me of Dick Van Dyke who are two of my favorite actors so I thoroughly enjoyed their performance. The nanny who later replaced Mary Poppins was fantastic and her voice was totally unforgettable!!! This was a wonderful play!!!!

It was a Jolly Holiday with Mary & Burt. The Musical was the deffanition of Broadway & Musical magic. I have seen many musicals in my life and this one is at the top of my list of favorites. What was great about the show is that it was different than the film, though I did miss my penguins & the laughing song. the Musical was something that I feel everyone should see. The set for the musical was ahmazing and the house how it folded out and in was something that I had never seen before on stage. More than the set the cast was wonderful. The children who play Jane and Michael- I give props to any chid that young who can keep up with the dance moves that the elder dancers were doing. Mary Poppins looked and soudned teh way i feel that she should. Also i loved the way Burt narratived the show. There were many jaw dropping moments & it was great to have these moments while sitting in the theater and getting goosebumps as you watch Burt tap dance and sing on the ceiling. This show should be seen by those all young and old it makes you realize the importance of family, that money isnt everything and that you need to have faith and anything can happen.

Awesome! Choreography, music and performances were all exceptional.

We had a great time at the event. The theatre is beautiful, the experience was fantastic.

A little long 1st act but the 2nd act is tight and has some of the best numbers

We like the movie better, but seeing Mary Poppins fly in the theater was pretty cool.

Very good show and performance. Recommended for all adults.

Great Play, great Acting, Great Stage. Overall, Great, Great, Great!!

I wanted to see it since last year, one day before i decide to buy the tickets for two. i take my mom with me and she enjoy and love it like me. i was singing and dancing in my seat. I didn't like the accent for the little girl but other than that i was surprised to find than it was truly magical!! an excellent musical.

Great family entertainment! Left with a smile on our faces. Thought the cast and staging was fantastic. Did not care for the charity pitch at the end...

Thsi is the second time I have ssen the play. This time the kids came along. We all loved what a great time

Not as fabulous as some shows I have seen in the city but overall very good, the Cadillac Theater was very very nice.

The set design was extraordinary! Mary poppins, Bert and esemble chourus were wonderful! My one complaint had to be the young Jane. I know this child is talented but she needs to lower her reactions several nothces to match the other cast members. She was a complete distraction! The director should have given her notice to take it down several notches! Also, there was an audience member texting during the performance. Perhaps the ushers should keep a look out for these rude theater goers. I suspect they are amateur theater goers.

My husband and I treated our 10 year old niece to this magical evening! The dancing, singing, production & sets were everything we had expected...plus more! The entire team creating this production is, simply put, Genius!!

Loved watching my young grandgirls of 2 and 4 take in their first experience with an onstage musical. They have watched the movie often and have all the song words memorized. My only regret is the character of Jane was not so sweet as in the movie. The girls really like the kids in the movie and I was disappointed that Jane's character didn't come across more innocently.

I loved Mary Poppins the first time that I saw it and knew I wanted to take my 8 year-old granddaughter to see it. She was mesmerized by the show! It was her first time seeing a live performance and she loved it! It is wonderful family entertainment that doesn't come very often. I would highly recommend it for every age!

Mary Poppins was a pleasant surprise. I saw some reviews that weren't flattering, and so was a little hesitant to buy tickets; but am so glad we went! The lead, Mary, was excellent..as was Bert. The children did very well also. The stage setting and props were top-drawer! The sound was a little off at times...sort of shrill, but the music was still such fun! It was great!

This play was one of my most favorite productions to see. The musical numbers, costumes, and set designs were so amazing and completely had me smiling the whole way through. I felt like a kid again watching it.

My family had a very enjoyable evening at Mary Poppins. We took our (2) teenage boys and we were uncertain how they would react. It was nice to look over near the end and see them smiling and clapping. A nice Family entertainment show.

We took our two six-year-old granddaughters to see Mary Poppins. They were captivated by the show. Wonderful special effects with the rain, lightning and , of course, Mary Poppins rising off the stage. Everything about the play was perfect - loved the children's singing voices too. Asked the granddaughters what did you like best about Mary Poppins and they replied "everything!"

This performance was unbelievable in every way - vocals, dancing, orchestra, costumes, and choreography! I was completely captivated and enjoyed every minute of this show!

Mary Poppins was a good choice to introduce children to theate.

Took my 4 year old grand daughter and she was completely mesmerized. Great props and music!

Mary Poppins is the best show I have seen! I took my two young daughters and they LOVED it as much as I did! It was magical! The choreography and props are amazing. I would definitely recommend this show to anyone

Amazing, entertaining, true musical extravaganza. All three generations of our family throroughly enjoyed. Our Dress Circle right row CC seats were great it felt like our own little balcony yet close to the stage to feel the excitement.

This was such a great show. The scenery and choreography was superb!

It was great experience. Wonderful performers and awesome choreography. Definitely worth seeing.

THE PLAY WAS GREAT AND WE DID ENJOY IT. THE GIRL IN THE PLAY WAS HARD TO UNDERSTAND AT SOME POINTS . NOT SURE IF IT WAS HER MIC OR JUST DIDN'T HAVE THE VOICE TO PROJECT THE WORDS. OTHER WISE IT WAS VERY ENJOYABLE. I TOOK MY MOTHER AS A CHRISTMAS GIFT. SHE ALSO ENJOYED IT .. SHE DID SAY THE SAME ABOUT THE LITTLE GIRLS VOICE..

Great show for the whole family. Not a bad seat in the house. Take advantage of the theatre in Chicago.

The show was delightful. The actors were entertaining and the songs were well sung. I thought the play would mimic the movie a bit more but it didi not. It was enjoyable none the less. My 8 year old daughter enjoyed it as well.

I went with my great aunt and I was s wonderful play! I was kind of nervous becuase our seats were far away but we could still see and hear it all!!

This was the best event I had ever seen. Would recommend to everyone. Fabulous!

I loved it! The play was long but it seemed like minutes and it was over. I didn't want it to end. I am older and thought it was great so the kids would absolutely be spellbound. I would recommend it to all ages. It was wonderful!!!!

I had a really great time at this show (minus the nit-wits sitting in front & behind me). Loved the house prop & seeing Mary fly & seeing Bert walking the stage's edging. I still have some of the songs popping up in my head almost daily (Fly A Kite mostly - thank god). The seats were great had the older lady in front of me not been so "antsy & fidgity." I've seen kids sit still longer that the woman in front of me. Kept moving around & then I'd have to move to see the stage. I guess this is why I generally buy the first row seats of sections so I have no one blocking my/our view(s).

The show itself was excellent, though the pace seemed a bit rushed during the first half. I was very disappointed with our seats. When I purchased 3 seats in Section DCIR, I didn't realize that this section has a very low, enormous ceiling (balcony above) that blocks the view of anything above the stage. There are also speakers that hang down on the end that are a bit distracting. For some shows this probably isn't an issue, but in this case, we missed a couple of key moments/set features... very unfortunate. We would have enjoyed the show more from the far corners.