London : Lisa O'Hare will become the third actress to play the title role in the London production of Mary Poppins . She will take over the role from Scarlett Strallen on November 6th.
O'Hare starred in the original company of the musical covering for Laura Michelle Kelly. She also appeared as Eliza Doolittle in the national tour of My Fair Lady .
Also joining the cast on the 6th will be:
Rebecca Thornhill as Mrs. Banks
The musical currently stars Scarlett Strallen, Gavin Creel, Aden Gillett, Eliza Lumley, Diane Langton, Sarah Flind, and Louise Gold.
Mary Poppins opened at The Prince Edward Theater on December 12, 2004 to fantastic reviews. Directed by Richard Eyre and Matthew Bourne, the musical has a book by Julian Fellows, music by Robert and Richard Sherman with additional songs by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, and choreography by Matthew Bourne and Stephen Mear.
Based on the classic Disney film about the pratically perfect nanny who takes care of two children whose parents are occupied with other manners, Mary Poppins was nominated for nine 2005 Olivier Awards and took home two, one for original Mary, Laura Michelle Kelly and one for Best Choreography.
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