Mary Poppins: The Live Cast Recording [Cast Recording]

Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 5, 2011)
• Original Release Date: 2011
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Cast Recording
• Label: Walt Disney Records
• ASIN: B004M20YPI
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Music
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #45,343 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. ACT ONE PROLOGUE/CHIM CHIM CHER-EE Bert

2. CHERRY TREE LANE Part 1 George and Winifred Banks, Jane and Michael, Mrs. Brill and Robertson Ay

3. THE PERFECT NANNY Jane and Michael

4. CHERRY TREE LANE Part 2 George and WinifredBanks, Jane and Michael, Mrs. Brill and Robertson Ay

5. PRACTICALLY PERFECT Mary Poppins, Jane and Michael

6. JOLLY HOLIDAY Bert, Mary Poppins, Jane and Michael, Neleus and the Statues

7. LET'S HOPE SHE WILL STAY George and Winifred Banks, Jane and Michael

8. A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR Mary Poppins, Jane, Michael, Robertson Ay and Winifred Banks

9. PRECISION AND ORDER The Chairman and the Bank Clerks

10. FEED THE BIRDS Bird Woman and Mary Poppins

11. SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS Mary Poppins, Mrs. Corry, Bert, Jane and Michael, Fannie, Annie and Customer

12. PLAYING THE GAME Valentine, William, Mr. Punch, the Doll and other toys

13. CHIM CHIM CHER-EE (Reprise) Bert and Mary Poppins

14. ACT TWO ENTR'ACTE: RUN AWAY The Orchestra

15. BRIMSTONE AND TREACLE Part 1 Miss Andrew

16. LET'S GO FLY A KITE Bert, Park Keeper, Jane and Michael

17. GOOD FOR NOTHING/BEING MRS. BANKS (Reprise) George and Winifred Banks

18. BRIMSTONE AND TREACLE Part 2 Mary Poppins and Miss Andrew

19. STEP IN TIME Bert, Mary Poppins, Jane, Michael and the Sweeps

20. A MAN HAS DREAMS/A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR (Reprise) George Banks and Bert

See all 24 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Mary Poppins is bringing its own brand of Broadway magic to theaters across the country, which has Variety raving, This is the rare touring production that over-delivers on every level Featuring the irresistible story and unforgettable songs from one of the most popular Disney films of all time, plus brand- new breathtaking dance numbers and spectacular stage-craft, Mary Poppins is everything you could ever want in a hit Broadway show! So get swept up in the fun of this high-flying musical the New York Post gives 4 out of 4 stars and calls a perfect piece of musical theater.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars It's the new definitive recording April 10, 2011

By Christopher Baldock

Format:Audio CD

Although I agree that it's terrible that it is not mentioned here that this is the Australian Cast Recording, it is important to note that Disney and Sir Cameron do consider this to now be the definitive recording as it incorporates all the changes made to the show since it originally opened in London. Most importantly it has Playing The Game which replaced the much darker Temper Temper.

But for musical theatre fans in the know, the best thing about it is that Philip Quast plays Mr Banks. Mr Quast is considered one of, if not the best Javert (see the 10th Anniversary concert of Les Mis and the International Cast Recording) and is a multi-Olivier award winning actor (Sunday In The Park With George). It also features Debra Byrne who is Fantine on the International Cast Recording of Les Miserables. Having seen it, I can confidently say this production of Mary Poppins is superb and it is a shame that it is misrepresented here and not promoted on its own merits.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great live recording! April 5, 2011

By Steve P.

Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase

This recording captures the Mary Poppins broadway experience in such a fantastic way! My only few reservations are that the Original Broadway Cast was not used for the recording. I much prefer Ashley Brown and Gavin Lee over the Mary and Bert on this recording, among others. Overall, if you want to have the Mary Poppins broadway experience captured, then this is your CD!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely, but still not complete May 20, 2011

By Emy B.

Format:MP3 Music

It's nice to have an updated recording of the show. There's a few new transitions and an entirely new song ("Playing the Game", but after seeing the show live last night, I was disappointed to learn that this is still not a complete recording of the beautiful score. Compared to the British cast album, this one is a bit more brassy and uptempo. Since it is live, you do get to hear the audience applause which may bother some people, but it isn't bad. If I had to pick between this or the original British cast, I would have to go with the original. If you're a big fan of the show like me, you'll likely be happy to own both.