Mary Poppins

Disney & Cameron Mackintosh's

Mary Poppins


Oct. 6 to Oct. 29, 2017
McColl Family Theatre

Recommended for ages 6 and older


A musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film
Original Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman
Book by Julian Fellowes
New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe
Co-Created by Cameron Mackintosh
Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.www.MTIShows.com

 Approximate length: 2 1/2 hours (intermission)

 Sensory-Friendly Performance: Saturday, Oct. 21 at 11 a.m.
 ASL Sign-Interpreted Performance: Saturday, Oct. 28 at 3 p.m.
Winds in the east, mist coming in. Like somethin’ is brewin’ and ‘bout to begin.
 
One of the most popular Disney stories of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a “Practically Perfect” musical! Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Mary Poppins delighted audiences on Broadway. Now, the mysterious nanny flies into Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, where she’ll use a “spoonful of sugar” and a little magic to help the troubled Banks family come together again. Mary Poppins turns England upside down with the help of Burt, Mrs. Corry, park statues and other friends. Join us and the Banks family for a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious time!
Booking notes:
  • School performances are for student groups of 20 or more.
  • Tickets range from $9 to $10 per person, tax included.
  • Adults, including teachers, must purchase a ticket and be included in the total reservation.
  • No children 3 years of age or younger are permitted to attend school performances

For more booking details, see our School Performances FAQs or call School Performance Coordinator, Arlethia Hailstock at 704-973-2829.

Mary Poppins

Disney & Cameron Mackintosh's

Mary Poppins


Oct. 4 to Oct. 27, 2017
McColl Family Theatre

Recommended for first grade and older


A musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film
Original Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman
Book by Julian Fellowes
New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe
Co-Created by Cameron Mackintosh
Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.www.MTIShows.com

 Approximate length: 2 1/2 hours (intermission)
Winds in the east, mist coming in. Like somethin’ is brewin’ and ‘bout to begin.
 
One of the most popular Disney stories of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a “Practically Perfect” musical! Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Mary Poppins delighted audiences on Broadway. Now, the mysterious nanny flies into Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, where she’ll use a “spoonful of sugar” and a little magic to help the troubled Banks family come together again. Mary Poppins turns England upside down with the help of Burt, Mrs. Corry, park statues and other friends. Join us and the Banks family for a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious time!

School performance schedule
  • Wednesday,  Oct. 4 at 9:45 a.m.
  • Thursday, Oct. 5 at 9:45 a.m.
  • Friday, Oct. 6 at 9:45 a.m.
  • Wednesday,  Oct. 11 at 9:45 a.m.
  • Thursday, Oct. 12 at 9:45 a.m.
  • Friday, Oct. 13 at 9:45 a.m.
  • Wednesday,  Oct. 18 at 9:45 a.m.
  • Thursday, Oct. 19 at 9:45 a.m.
  • Friday, Oct. 20 at 9:45 a.m.
  • Wednesday,  Oct. 25 at 9:45 a.m.
  • Thursday, Oct. 26 at 9:45 a.m.
  • Friday, Oct. 27 at 9:45 a.m.
Sensory-Friendly Performance
Saturday, Oct. 21 at 11 a.m. Buy tickets

Children's Theatre of Charlotte offers a sensory-friendly performance for each of our Mainstage productions, modified for families and friends with children or adults who are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder or other sensitivity issues.

Children's Theatre of Charlotte trains all staff to meet the needs of those attending. Before attending the performances, families can walk through virtual tours online and get to know ImaginOn’s public space including the interior of the McColl Family Theatre and the Wells Fargo Playhouse. Parents can download a variety of resources to help them prepare their family for the show.

At the performance, theatre lighting and sound will be softened and the house lights will dim but stay on. Guests will also have extra room in the house to move around as needed during the performance. Quiet spaces, fidgets and headphones will also be available.

Virtual Tour

ASL Sign-Interpreted Performance
Saturday, Oct. 29 at 3 p.m. Buy tickets

Children's Theatre of Charlotte offers a sign language interpreted performance for each of our Mainstage productions. These shows are interpreted by a professional ASL interpreter who has read the script and had early access to the show to ensure that their interpretation is accurate.

Mary Poppins

Storytime in Spangler Library Tuesday, Oct. 3 10:45 a.m.
Demonstration
 | How does the actor fly during the show?
Saturday, Oct. 7 after 3 p.m. show
Education Night
 | Backstage Tour, Workshop, and Cast Meet & Greet
Friday, Oct. 13 6:30 p.m.
Workshop Saturday, Oct. 14 2 p.m.
Sensory-Friendly Performance Saturday, Oct. 21 11 a.m.
Cast Meet & Greet Friday, Oct. 27 after 7:30 p.m. show