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Read and discuss the books that inspired Broadway musicals, enriching understanding and enjoyment of both!
Mary Poppins was written by P.L. Travers and first published in 1934. It tells the tale of mysterious, stern, but magical Mary Poppins who arrives on the east wind just in time to take over as nanny for the Banks family of London. It was followed by a series of books published for over 50 years. It was also most famously adapted into a Disney movie musical of the same name in 1964 starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke.
Mary Poppins the musical premiered in London in 2004 and on Broadway in 2006. It incorporates plots from both the original book and film adaptation, as well as original songs and songs from the film. Music and lyrics were written by the Sherman Brothers, George Stiles, and Anthony Drewe, with the book written by Julian Fellowes. It ran for over 2,600 performances on Broadway, closing in 2013.
We typically meet the fourth Thursday of the month at the Northeast Neighborhood Library at 6:30pm in the Mezzanine Conference Room. This month, we will meet Thursday, March 26, 2026. Please click "Register" or email Jeff at jeffrey.gluckman@dc.gov if you are interested in attending!
Copies of Mary Poppins are available at the Northeast Library and can also be placed on hold from the DC Library catalog. The original London cast recording of the musical can also be listened to on Spotify.
