April 24, 2009

 

 

“Sing-A-Long Mary Poppins,” now an interactive movie experience combining audience participation with the beloved Disney classic, comes to the Michigan Theater for two shows only, Sunday, May 24 and Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day). Show time is 3:00 pm each day.

For this special engagement, a restored 35mm print of the classic 1964 film has been customized with on-screen lyrics so that audiences can join in the fun by singing along with some of the best-known and most beloved songs in motion picture history.. “Sing-A-Long Mary Poppins” allows audiences to celebrate the golden age of movies by enjoying this Oscar®-winning film in the fashion in which it was meant to be seen ­ in a grand theatrical setting ­ fully restored with a state of the art sound system.

"Sing-A-Long Mary Poppins” invites audiences of all ages to step back in time with Mary, Bert and the gang. A movie host will introduce the film and lead the crowd through audience participation suggestions like yelling “boom” when the Admiral fires the cannon and barking when dogs appear. Every audience member will receive a free prop bag including special gifts that will enhance their enjoyment of the movie.

To complete the “Sing-A-Long Mary Poppins” experience, audience members are encouraged to dress as their favorite Mary Poppins character ­ or in a costume inspired by the movie. The Movie Host will invite everyone in costume to march on stage in the costume parade.

“Mary Poppins” premiered in August 1964. "Practically perfect in every way," it earned 13 Academy Award nominations and became Disney's biggest box office success to date. It was Julie Andrews’ film debut and she nabbed the Oscar®, beating out Audrey Hepburn for Best Actress. After 45 years, “Mary Poppins” continues to pull lasting magic from its cinematic carpet bag of tricks, while reminding new generations how a simple gift of kindness costs merely tuppence.

Tickets are $12 for adults; $9.50 for children, students and seniors, and $7 for Michigan Theater members. Tickets are on sale now at ticketweb.com.

Because this event falls on Memorial Day weekend, all US Veterans and active military personnel will be admitted free. This program is made possible by a generous grant from the Merton & Regina Allen Memorial Fund.