Disney’s Mary Poppins

Penguins, spoonfuls of sugar, and “jolly ’olidays” – if that’s all you remember about Mary Poppins, then let Summer Stock Austin’s production of the Disney musical based on P.L. Travers’ beloved kids book set you straight. It’s really the story of a magical nanny who goes where she’s needed, and Poppins is definitely needed to help save the Banks’ family from a life stymied by corporate ambition, where joy and charity are regarded as weaknesses. Of course, there’s also all those unforgettable songs courtesy of the Sherman brothers. Now, deep breath, chin up, mouth wide, and one, two, three, four – Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! – Richard Whittaker Through August 10