Mary Poppins was very pretty to look at: gorgeous set, good lighting, excellent sound, but the show was somewhat slow and boring. There was nothing new in terms of staging or choreography. The actress playing Mary Poppins was excellent: effortless acting and beautiful voice. She makes it look so easy. The actor playing Bert was engaging, likable, and energetic. However, the supporting cast all seemed to be working very hard and taking their time about it. This made the show seem to drag. Pick up your cues, for goodness sake, and stop playing for laughs.
This would be a good show to take a child to for their first experience in the theater. But, for kids who have seen the Lion King or Beauty and the Beast, this will not impress them.
