Rainbow Stage’s practically perfect production of arrived Thursday night, with the perennial crowd-pleaser proving sweeter than a spoonful of sugar. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * Rainbow Stage’s practically perfect production of arrived Thursday night, with the perennial crowd-pleaser proving sweeter than a spoonful of sugar. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? Rainbow Stage’s practically perfect production of arrived Thursday night, with the perennial crowd-pleaser proving sweeter than a spoonful of sugar.
Last mounted here in 2013, the latest staging at the now-70-year-old theatre is smartly led by longtime choreographer Alexandra Herzog, marking her Rainbow directorial debut. It boasts an embarrassment of casting riches, headlined by the incomparable Colleen Furlan in the prim ‘n’ proper title role. She’s joined by Joema Frith — whose kilowatt smile could light up an entire night sky — as her “jack-of-all-trades” friend Bert, with the Banks family portrayed by Kevin Klassen (father George); Heather McGuigan (mother Winifred), and two rising stars, Isla Horner (daughter Jane) and Davison Gee (son Michael), both 11 years old.
ROBERT TINKER PHOTO Colleen Furlan (right) is perfectly cast as Mary Poppins, as are rising stars Isla Horner and Davison Gee who play the Banks children Jane and Michael. For those pining for the glory days of 1964, this is not the original .