
Mary Poppins: From Page to Stage
Documentary · Music
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Ashley Brown
Ashley Brown
Self
Ashley Brown
Self


Bob Crowley
Bob Crowley
Self
Bob Crowley
Self


Walt Disney
Walt Disney
Self (archive footage)
Walt Disney
Self (archive footage)
Anthony Drewe
Anthony Drewe
Self
Anthony Drewe
Self


Kelsey Fowler
Kelsey Fowler
Self
Kelsey Fowler
Self


Gavin Lee
Gavin Lee
Self
Gavin Lee
Self


Cameron Mackintosh
Cameron Mackintosh
Self
Cameron Mackintosh
Self


Thomas Schumacher
Thomas Schumacher
Self
Thomas Schumacher
Self


Richard M. Sherman
Richard M. Sherman
Self
Richard M. Sherman
Self
George Stiles
George Stiles
Self
George Stiles
Self
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