If you say it loud enough, you'll always sound precocious....
I took Nylin to her first ever show at the Fabulous Fox Theatre, Mary Poppins.
It just so happens that Mary Poppins was/is my favorite movie of ALL TIME. When I heard it was coming to my city, I just knew it was the perfect show for Nylin and I to see together.
We also took my mom for her birthday present from us and Lori and Jake also joined us. We had a spectacular time! Who wouldn't have a grand time with Mary Poppins???
I have to say- I did not expect to love it as much as I did. I mean Mary Poppins without Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke??
It happens a lot with movies you love and then you see the play- it just isn't the same. It was not the same at all. Of course the most popular songs and most of the storyline was the same but you just cannot do somethings on stage that you can in a movie. You also can not do things in a movie (and expect greatness) like you can in a play. There was some super cool things that would not have made Mary Poppins the movie great but it sure made Mary Poppins the play AWESOME! I hear that the play actually follows the book more closely than the movie.
I have no idea why I never thought to look for Mary Poppins THE BOOK. I always read the book! After a little googling I have found that there are actually 8 children's books that feature Mary Poppins. I will be starting this series (reading it with Nylin!) after I am done with the current series I am reading- Sookie Stackhouse, a way different type of book, but a welcome change!
Original Cover Art for the 1st Mary Poppins book by P.L.Travers
The props in this production were amazing. The transitions happened right there on stage, curtains open and lights on. Nylin loved this. Seeing the living room turn into a kitchen in a few spins was exciting for her!! She was asking questions about it and talking about how cool it was all night (and all day today). I am so glad she payed attention and noticed things like this.
Of course my favorite part and Nylin's are one in the same. They had a scene where the chimney sweeps were tapping all over the place. About midway through the song Bert (played by actor Gavin Lee) started tapping up the side of the stage wall, when he reached the top he tapped all the way across the top of the stage, then back down the other side. Amazing. This is the only way I can describe this scene. Just amazing.
Of course we all enjoyed Mary Poppins flying into the audience at the end of the show. It was GREAT. All in all I had a great night, watched a great show and spent it with great people. I am so happy that Nylin enjoyed herself. She acted like such a little lady. It is a great compliment when people stop you to tell you how amazingly beautiful and well behaved your child is. We were actually stopped 3 times, each time complimenting Nylin. It is just heart warming.
Nylin and Jake, both first timers at The Fox!
Nylin giving her first ticket at The Fox. I wish they would have let me keep my camera out so I could show you the amazed look on her face when we walked in, the ornate ceiling and columns had her mesmerized.
Posing out front
My attempt at being creative. I like it, but I am not in love with it.
