Comments on: Mary Poppins Blows Out of Town

By: Sarah F.

Sarah F. — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:11:33 +0000

You are right — I did love this post. As a HUGE mary poppins fan, I’ve long been convinced that Mr. Banks’ trajectory is what makes the movie what it is. I can’t really imagine your dad shouting “what’s all this? What’s all this?!?” (every George Banks’ lover’s favorite moment) and yet I can definitely see why he reminds you of the character. thank god Mary Poppins — I mean, Sophie — has given him the ability to loosen up and enjoy life at last!

By: starrlife

starrlife — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 13:16:37 +0000

That was a wonderful post Amy on so many levels. I’ve always been touched by Mary Poppins and my daughter adores the movie. You are so lucky to have it close by as a play. We have to go to NYC, considered it but not following through yet! The part about your Dad was beautiful.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:32:35 +0000

Ooh…Daddy issues still make me cry, too. Seems like we just get over our own, than have to relive them again with the next round.

By: maya

maya — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:51:05 +0000

Beautiful Amy, just beautiful.

And I’ve had my morning cry!

By: emilypeacock

emilypeacock — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:19:44 +0000

What a wonderful memory and thank you for the story of your father. That was my father too and I think many fathers of that particular generation.

I recently saw Mary Poppins on Broadway with family who have two very young daughters. They were mesmerized for the entire performance as were we adults. It was one of the most magical shows I have ever seen. It was completely breathtaking when Mary flies over the audience up to the rafters at the end. I’ll never forget it!