MARY POPPINS

February 5-8 at MidAmerica Nazarene University’s Bell Center

Original Music and Lyrics by RICHARD M. SHERMAN & ROBERT B. SHERMAN | Book by JULIAN FELLOWES | New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by ANTHONY DREWE & GEORGE STILES | Co-Created by CAMERON MACKINTOSH

One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s Mary Poppins delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and received nominations for nine Olivier and seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us 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.”

Run time of Mary Poppins is approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes with one 15 minute intermission.

Mary Poppins Artistic Team

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Event Details:

Showtimes:

Thursday, February 5, 2026 @ 7 p.m.
Friday, February 6, 2026 @ 10 a.m.
Friday, February 6, 2026 @ 7 p.m.
Saturday, February 7, 2026 @ 2 p.m.
Saturday, February 7, 2026 @ 7 p.m.
Sunday, February 8, 2026 @ 2 p.m.

Theater Address:

School Day Matinee Info

**This performance is SOLD OUT, please contact Chrissi Edwards at chrissi@firstactkc.org to be added to the waitlist.**

Friday, February 6 at 10:00 AM

Call (913) 681-3318 or email chrissi@firstactkc.org to reserve your tickets today!

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