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 ...

“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 ...

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’’ ...

2.After working on adapting the book for two years, P.L. Travers came to Disney Studios and apparently "didn't like anything" that was written. In recordings and sketches from a 1961 meeting, Travers ...

MARY POPPINS THE MUSICAL has its roots in the classic children's books by P.L. Travers, first published in 1934. The magical nanny who brings order and wonder to the Banks household became a cultural ...