“Mary Poppins Returns” opened this month, and given its cast — British actress Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda of “Hamilton” musical fame — it’s going to be catnip for many theatergoers, just as ...

McAlester Theatre will bring Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s “Mary Poppins” to life June 26-29 at the S. Arch Thompson. “Mary Poppins” is an adaptation of the book series by P.L. Travers and the ...

Everyone’s favorite childhood classic film is Mary Poppins! Based on the writings of P.J. Travers, the story underwent significant development and creating thanks to the work, not just of ...

Travers wrote 18 books, signing them P.L. Travers, ‘‘hoping people wouldn’t bother to wonder if the books were written by a man, a woman or a kangaroo.’’ In 1934, the first of six ‘‘Mary Poppins’’ ...