Steel River Presenting ‘Mary Poppins’ Through June 8

POTTSTOWN PA – Only “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!” can describe the excitement thatunder way at Steel River Playhouse, 245 E. High St.

The theater is presenting “Disney & Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical” in performances scheduled through June 8 (Sunday).

“Don’t miss the chance to plug into the magic, and enjoy an evening that will light up your imagination and send your spirits soaring!,” the playhouse suggests.

About the Musical

Bert, a jack-of-all trades, introduces the audience “to England in 1910, and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again.”

“Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren’t the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that ‘anything can happen if you let it.’ “

“Through her unconventional methods and whimsical adventures, Mary Poppins challenges traditional norms, and brings attention to the importance of imagination, compassion, and individuality. She highlights how those who embrace their uniqueness can transform the lives of others.”

Tickets Available Now for Purchase

Tickets are now available for purchase online; by calling the Steel River box office at 610-970-1199, or by sending an e-mail to info@steelriver.org. Remaining shows are scheduled on

• Fridays: May 30, and June 6, all at 7 p.m.;
• Saturdays: a May 31 “relaxed performance” at 2 p.m., May 31 at 7 p.m., and June 7 at noon; and
• Sundays: June 1, and June 8, both at 2 p.m.

Tickets cost $29 for adults, $24 for seniors age 65 and older, and $17 for students and children. Performances run for about 2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission.

The May 31 “relaxed performance” is intended as “a welcoming environment for all patrons to enjoy live theater and express themselves freely without judgment,” the playhouse notes. It invites attendance by “individuals with ADD, ADHD, Dementia, Autism, sensory sensitivities, or any patrons who would enjoy a performance where they can freely express themselves.”

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