![]() ![]() Langdale her nephews Pastor Todd Brown and Brent Langdale her nieces Lisa Brown and Crystal Brown her special cousin Jane Harcum and many great-nieces and -nephews, extended family and friends. Left to cherish Ann’s memory are her loving sisters Betty S. No one left a visit with Ann without feeling a little bit brighter. Her favorite phrase was always, "I prayed for you last night.” She loved singing, especially her favorite song "Jesus Loves Me.” Ann enjoyed coloring, having her nails done, weaving potholders, and collecting purses. When her nieces and nephews were small, she was their favorite playmate. She endured many challenges in life, yet came through them all with her sweet soul and tender nature firmly intact. She loved with all her heart and in turn, was loved back immensely. Ann was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Totuskey Baptist Church.Īnn was truly a gift to her family. Lovingly known by her family and closest friends as Ann, she was the beloved daughter of the late William Alfred Smith and the late Hilda Marie Bell Smith. It is a wonderful family and holiday show.įor more info checkout the Mary Poppins page at theatreinchicago.Virginia Ann Smith, 77, of Richmond, but originally from Warsaw, Virginia, passed away peacefully after a brief illness. Mary Poppins is one of the finest productions in years at Marriott Theatre. Yvon leads the thrilling tap number show stopper “Step in Time.” Yvon deftly guides us through the wonderful world of Mary Poppins as he proves that indeed ‘Anything Can Happen’ if your willing to let it. ![]() But, to this reporter, Bernie Yvon was the ultimate star of the production as he narrates the show, keeps the spirit up with his winning smile. Add the wining work by Rebecca Finnegan as the sweet Bird Woman who haunts us with the lullaby “Feed the Birds” and scares us as the nanny from hell – Miss Andrews and Griffin’s production works nicely.īut the terrific tunes and the thrilling performance by Summer Naomi Smart- who is “practically perfect” in every way make this production a major hit for Marriott Theatre. With fine turns from Susan Moniz and Rod Thomas as Winfred and George Banks and the honest work by Caroline Hefferman and Johnny Rabe as the Banks children together with funny performances by Paula Scrofano and Matthew Crowle as the household staff, this Chicago production is cast superbly. Smart and Yvon anchor this splendid show. We are totally engrossed and richly rewarded having spent a few hours in Poppins’ world where anything can happen if you take a spoonful of sugar. The magic and mystery of Mary Poppins (is she myth or an angel from heaven?) is effectively played by Summer Naomi Smart while Bernie Yvon’s Bert guides us through the journey of the Banks family’s awakening with panache and a warm smile. Mary Poppins, the stage musical isn’t the film (which Pamelia Travers didn’t like) but it does use the outstanding songs by the Sherman brothers with additional songs by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe including the fine “Practically Perfect,” “Playing the Game” and “Anything Can Happen.” Seldom will you witness a more seamless and refreshing hybrid that keeps the best elements of the Travers book, the Disney film with thrilling dancers and funny scenes that become a fresh vibrant show. Terrific catchy tunes-“Chim Chim Cher-ee,” “A Spoonful of Sugar,” “Feed the Birds,” “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” and “Anything Can Happen” with music in the style of early 20th Century British music halls, melodic marches and anthems fantastic staging with spectacular show-stopping dances. Mary Poppins has all the elements of a GREAT musical: excellent book based on P.L Travers’ children’s Mary Poppins books. With the zesty choreography by Alex Sanchez, this heartfelt production wins us from the start. What makes Mary Poppins work so well at Marriott Theatre is the superb staging and casting by Gary Griffin. With Mary Poppins, Marriott Theatre has special problems dues to the low ceiling but the use of video screens to hint at the panoramic setting form the Mary Poppins film and the lush Broadway production. With their theatre in the round with nine rows of seats, Marriott Theatre offers a close-up view of Broadway musicals. That happens because the creatives at Marriott Theatre have a knack for mounting enticing productions of major shows on their intimate stage. Over the years producers have trusted Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire with the first regional rights to their shows. ![]() Terrific first regional production of Mary Poppins is a treat! A Supercalifragilistic Hit! New songs, music & lyrics by George Stiles A musical based on the stories of P.L Travers ![]()
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