Mary Poppins Returns Sing-Along

About Mary Poppins Returns Sing-Along

Marking the return of everyone's beloved mysterious and magical nanny, "Mary Poppins Returns Sing-Along" offers viewers the opportunity to join in on the film's delightful songs. Set in 1930s London, decades after her original visit, the film follows Mary Poppins as she comes back to help the now-grown Banks siblings and Michael's three children navigate a major hardship and rediscover joy and wonder in their lives.

Making / Production

Building on the cast of memorable characters and unforgettable music from the original film, "Mary Poppins Returns" was produced by Walt Disney Pictures and directed by Rob Marshall. The screenplay was written by David Magee, who seamlessly integrates new adventures while still honoring the spirit of the original P.L. Travers' books.

Actors

• Emily Blunt as Mary Poppins: Blunt expertly recaptures the character's unique blend of whimsy and discipline, infusing her performance with wonderful singing and dancing skills.
• Lin-Manuel Miranda as Jack: Miranda brings energy and charm to his role as the lamplighter Jack, including an impressive display of his own song and dance talents.
• Ben Whishaw as Michael Banks: Playing the now-adult Michael Banks, Whishaw captures the character's quiet despair and eventual rediscovery of joy.
• Emily Mortimer as Jane Banks: Mortimer brings a bright and spirited performance as Jane.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This film marked the return of Mary Poppins to the silver screen after 54 years, making it one of the longest gaps between film sequels in history.
• Despite the gap, Dick Van Dyke makes a special appearance in the film, having also appeared in the original 1964 film.

Quotes

• "Everything is possible, even the impossible." - Mary Poppins
• "We're on the brink of adventure, children. Don't spoil it with too many questions." - Mary Poppins

Music, Soundtrack

• Original score composed by Marc Shaiman, who collaborated with Scott Wittman on new songs like "Can You Imagine That", "The Place Where Lost Things Go", and "Trip A Little Light Fantastic".
• The score in the movie harmoniously blends fresh original compositions with a nod to the classic soundtrack of the first film.