Mary Poppins

Yes, you read right, Mary Poppins is the title of the post. It's been a while since we've written so I figured we were due for an update. Besides painting and working and trying to make it to the gym on a regular basis, we haven't been up to much. Well, I've been baking, but I'll save that for another post.

Anyway, I went to New York yesterday with my mom to see Mary Poppins on Broadway. What a delightful show! When I agreed to go, it was more to spend time with my mom and sister and less about the show (I figured it might be a little juvenile). My sister decided not to go (her big loss) and I've always liked Broadway shows - and my mom - so I knew I'd still have a good time. Well, it was a super show in every way, and it was enjoyed by people of all ages in the theater. The sets were amazing, and the actors did a phenomenal job (Mary is played by the woman who played Belle in the Broadway version of Beauty and the Beast; Bert is played by the man who orignated the role in London), including the two children actors who play Jane and Michael Banks. I think most people know the stories and songs of Mary Poppins, so it was a fun trip down memory lane to hear tunes like Feed the Birds and Chim Chim Cheree and A Spoonful of Sugar.

The show was still in previews, so there were a few minor "whoops" moments, but most people didn't even catch those ever-so-slight mistakes. If you are thinking of this show, or if you love the story, I'd highly recommend making the trip to see it. Tickets aren't cheap, but it was absolutely worth every penny. I loved it, and it re-sparked my desire to see more shows, both in New York and here at home in Philly. There's no excuse for us to miss shows that are in Philly, since they're only a few blocks away from our house!

That's it for now. I head to Indy this week, and Markus leaves for a meeting in Harrisburg the day I get home - it'll be a busy week for both of us. I'll post again when I have something - or bake something - worth writing about. Cheers!