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Lauren Stevenson Yacina
Dan Luner
Mainstage at Upper
Darby Summer Stage proudly presents, “Disney’s Mary Poppins.”
The
Broadway-style musical is an exciting, mystical and upbeat take on the Disney
family-favorite.
July 16, 2014 - Drexel Hill, PA. Upper Darby Summer Stage proudly
presents its crown jewel of the 40th season, the mainstage
production, “Disney’s
Mary Poppins” on July 31 and August 1, 7 and 8 at the
Upper Darby Performing Arts Center.
The full-length production with live orchestra is full
of moments that audience members will recognize from the
famous Disney film. Featuring more adventures from the books of P.L Travers,
the stage show presents a new take on the story. Audiences should expect to
enjoy the familiarity of the subject matter, but also be wowed by exciting new
developments in the plot. With magic, flying and every form of dance
imaginable, the mainstage production will be an experience audiences won’t
forget soon.
Performances will take place on July 31, August 1, 7 and
8 at 7:30 p.m. with matinee performances on August 1 and 8 at 1:30 p.m. Tickets
are $10-16 and may be purchased online at www.udpac.org
or by calling the box office: 610.622.1189. All shows take place at the Upper
Darby Performing Arts Center, 601
N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill, PA. The facility is
wheelchair accessible and parking is free. The show runs approximately two and
a half hours with intermission and is recommended for ages eight and up.
The mysterious narrator, Bert (Ronnie Keller
of Conshohocken) introduces us to the troubled Banks family and while young
Jane (Lucy Criscuolo of Rosemont) and Michael (Dylan Rooney of Springfield) have
sent many a nanny packing before, Mary Poppins (Katie Horner Wayne) arrives on their doorstep
up for the task at hand. With a spoonful of sugar, she must teach the family
how to value each other and the world around them.
Director
Marcus Stevens is a New York based
actor, writer and director. As an actor, he has starred in Manhattan's renowned
Forbidden Broadway and can be heard on the
two of the original cast albums. Marcus has also worked at many of country's
premiere regional theaters, including the Walnut Street Theater, The Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera and The Sacramento Music Circus and Casa Manana. A Richard Rodgers
award-winning writer, Marcus has had his plays produced in Philadelphia,
Pittsburgh, Fresno, Toronto and New York City. His musical “Yo, Vikings” was
just recently published by Samuel French Inc.
Stevens said, “From
my point of view, the show is about the existence of mystical, positive forces
in the universe (Mary and Bert) helping us find our way.”
He added, “The Banks family learns that
though life is never easy, you can't let it crush you. You must do your best to
enjoy every little moment with the people you love.”
Upper Darby Summer Stage’s mainstage program offers
young adults up to the age of 28 the opportunity to collaborate in a
professional atmosphere while presenting audiences with top-notch productions
that include professional level sets, lighting, costumes and are accompanied by
a live orchestra.
The Upper Darby
Performing Arts Center is jointly sponsored by the Upper Darby School District
Board of School Directors and Upper Darby Township Mayor and Council through
the Department of Recreation and Leisure Services.
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