Laura Michelle Kelly "MARY POPPINS" Gavin Lee 2004 Bristol World Premiere Flyer

Description

This is a rare advertising herald (flyer) promoting the Pre-London tryout and WORLD PREMIERE engagement
of the JULIAN FELLOWES, RICHARD M. SHERMAN and ROBERT B. SHERMAN musical "MARY POPPINS"
at London's Prince Edward Theatre beginning September 28th, 2004
. (The Original West End production would begin previews on December 6th, 2004
at London's Prince Edward Theatre
, officially open October 15th, 2004 and close January 12th, 2008 after more than 1250 performances. The
Original Broadway production would
open November 16th, 2006
at the New Amsterdam Theatre in New York City
and close March 3rd, 2013 after 2619 performances.) ..... Based on the stories of P. L. TRAVERS and the Walt Disney film, the musical starred LAURA MICHELLE KELLY (winner of the 2005 Olivier Award for "Best Actress in a Musical") in the title role, GAVIN LEE as "Bert", DAVID HAIG as "George Banks" and LINZI HATELEY as "Winifred Banks" and featured ROSEMARY ASHE, JENNY GALLOWAY and JULIA SUTTON ..... CREDITS: Original Music and Lyrics by
RICHARD M. SHERMAN and ROBERT B. SHERMAN ("Over Here!", "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang")
; Book by
JULIAN FELLOWES ("Downton Abbey")
based
on the stories of P. L. TRAVERS and the Walt Disney film
; New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by GEORGE STILES and ANTHONY DREWE; Co-created by CAMERON MACKINTOSH; Sets and Costumes designed by BOB CROWLEY; Choreographed by MATTHEW BOURNE and STEPHEN MEAR; Directed by RICHARD EYRE; Produced by CAMERON MACKINTOSH and DISNEY THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS
..... DETAILS: Advertising handbills (heralds) were distributed or inserted into the playbills of other productions to help generate ticket sales for upcoming shows. This six panel, bi-fold herald measures 4" X 8 1/4" inches and includes wonderful graphics on the front, promotional text and production credits on the inside pages, list of musical numbers on the inside flap and ticket prices, performance dates and booking information on the back panel ..... CONDITION: This flyer is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any musical theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.