[dmbroadwaybound]

So I read on broadway.com that Ashley Brown who is playing Mary Poppins in Mary Poppins on broadway is leaving broadway for the National Tour. What Im wondering is that did disney find someone better to paly Mary Poppins on broadway (highly doubt it) or did she just want to go on the tour you know see new places and people (which im thinking is the answer). If anyone knows the reason why could you let me know? thanks! Im just curious because if you have seen Ashley Brown then you know that she is amazing!

[shakalakababy]

this actually makes me happy because that would mean i'd actually get to see her.

[AllThatJazzHands]

^^Me too! I love her!

[Apples2for10]

I'm glad she's finally leaving; she's a great talent and deserves better than this mediocre show. I tell you, it's amazing to me that Grey Gardens closes, yet Poppins is still there!

[Luc]

[dmbroadwaybound]

I think its a good show but really Ashley Brown makes the show.

[AllThatJazzHands]

Not only is Ashley leaving to do the tour, but so is Gavin Lee!!

http://www.broadway.com/Gen/Buzz_Story.aspx?ci=565966


For someone that won't have the opportunity to see on B'way, I am uber-excited! I hope it comes to my area next year!!

[Sweeney Hyde]

[shakalakababy]

[dmbroadwaybound]

[Mazz]

[lovewell]

i adore the show, so i know a lot of you will stop reading right here
ashley's really improved a lot since the show's debut, i believe.
her accent had gotten a great deal more genuine the last time i saw it.

i think she's a wonderful talent and the tour's very lucky to have her and gavin.

[the_life_of_performing_Fi]

I saw Mary Poppins on Broadway and thought it was actually good, no matter what many think. However, I do agree that it is mostly due to the actors. Hopefully they will find great replacements for Mary and Bert. Just for the record, the children (there are 3 casts) who play Jane and Michael are wonderful too.