The Rising Stars winter production for 2022-2023 will be Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins JR, based on one of the most popular Disney movies of all time and the Broadway musical that played for over 2,500 performances and received multiple Olivier and Tony Awards nominations. 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 members 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 upon whom she has a profound effect. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that "Anything can happen if you let it."
Four Performances will be March 24-26 at the College Grove Artsitorium in College Grove, Tennessee. Performances will be 7pm on Friday, 2pm and 7pm on Saturday, and 2pm on Sunday.
Note: The 2pm performance on Saturday, March 25th will be a sensory/family friendly performance. This performance will include:
· Lower sound level
· Reduction of loud, startling or jarring sounds
· House lights on at a low level in the theatre during the performance
· A reduction of stage lighting and special effects lighting on stage and on the audience
· Patrons are free to talk and move around during the performance
· Please feel free to bring comforting objects, such as fidget toys and weighted stuffed animals or lap blankets, as well as noise-reducing headphones.
· This is a great opportunity for those with sensitivity to sensory input and young children to attend the show in a more comfortable setting.
Blandina Vergara-Cruz is the director.
Disney’s and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International, New York, NY. Mtishows.com
