Winds from the east have blown everyone’s favorite nanny straight from Philadelphia to Columbus, bringing with her the magic of the Tony Award-winning musical “Mary Poppins.”
The national tour opened in Boston Feb. 17, moved to Philadelphia March 23, and opened at the Ohio Theatre last night. The enchanting story of Mary Poppins is set to continue entertaining audiences in Columbus until May 8.
Eleven-year-old Camille Mancuso, who plays Jane Banks in the musical, is particularly excited for the national tour’s stop in Columbus because it means she’s coming home.
This is Mancuso’s fourth national tour, and while she has enjoyed the opportunity to visit cities all over the country, she said she is happy to have a chance to spend some time in her hometown of Columbus.
“I’m going to get to see all my friends and they can come to the show so I’m really excited,” Mancuso said.
Steffanie Leigh, who plays Mary Poppins in the musical, remembers watching the classic Disney film and imagining herself as the famous nanny.
Leigh said it is “a literal dream come true” to be playing the iconic role.
Both Mancuso and Leigh said “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” is one of their favorite parts of the show.