PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Day at the Brand New Palace Theatre's Mary Poppins With Cast Member Kari Baker

Mary and Bert bein’ all cute and stuff #forbiddenlove — PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Day at the Brand New Palace Theatre's Mary Poppins With Cast Member Kari Baker

The Palace Theater, a new professional regional theater in Wisconsin Dells, kicks off its first season with Disney's *Mary Poppins*, directed and choreographed by Marc Robin. Cast member Kari Baker takes us behind the scenes at the new 800-seat venue.
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Good morning Playbill.com...just rolled out of bed

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We’re lucky to have our own in-house barista, Taylor! #Taylorthelatteboy

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Off to rehearsal before another preview in Ben’s car #Tangy

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Our beautiful theatre in the Dells! #tiltsfordays

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Our amazing co-directors Marc Robin & Buddy Reeder #dreamteam

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They also struck this pose as soon as we asked to take a pic #thosepantsthough

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Our gorg costume mistress, Anne! She bedazzled all of our Supercal taps! #mayorofthedells

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The master at work in rehearsal #MarcRobin

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It’s showtime! Gotta sign in

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Chorus girl’s dressing room! #pincurls #makeup #lacefronts

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Here she is, Playbill…our Mary Poppins! The one and only Jessica Lorion! #poppinsprep #ifyoureachforthestars

Kari Baker

We like to do a positivity circle before every show to bring something fresh to the stage! …take note of Mrs. Brill's demon eyes… #positivity

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The happy Banks family and staff!

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Airborne! Poppins mid-flight! #watchoutbanks

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Mrs. Cory with her daughters, Annie and Frannie! #colorfulwigs

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Just your average gay pirate and matador #Supercal

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Intermission abs…Step In Time is coming…

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The show is done, and the cast hits the lobby bar! #DellsPalace

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Based on P.L. Travers’ cherished stories and the classic 1964 Walt Disney film, Mary Poppins features a magical score including “A Spoonful of Sugar,” “Chim Chim Cher-ee,” “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” and “Let’s Go Fly a Kite” by the Academy Award-winners Richard M. and Robert B. Sherman.

The stage production was created, in collaboration with Cameron Mackintosh, by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Julian Fellowes (book), and the Olivier Award-winning team of George Stiles and Anthony Drewe (new songs and additional music and lyrics).

Tickets start at $49.95 (includes dinner). Group rates are available for groups of 15 or more. Please call 608-253-9000 for Groups Sales. To reserve tickets, please call the Palace Theater Box Office at 608-253-4000 or visit www.dellspalace.com for more information.