This is a beautiful advertising postcard promoting the Original West End production of the JULIAN FELLOWES, RICHARD M. SHERMAN and ROBERT B. SHERMAN musical "MARY POPPINS" at London's Prince Edward Theatre. (The London production began previews on December 6th, 2004, officially opened on December 15th, 2004 and closed January 12th, 2008 after more than 1250 performances. The Original Broadway production would open November 16th, 2006 at the New Amsterdam Theatre in New York City and close March 3rd, 2013 after 2619 performances.) ..... Based on the stories of P. L. TRAVERS and the Walt Disney film, the musical starred SCARLETT STRALLEN in the title role, GAVIN LEE as "Bert", ADEN GILLETT as "George Banks" and REBECCA THORNHILL as "Winifred Banks" and featured ZEE ASHA, ROMY BASKERVILLE and LOUISE GOLD with JORDANA BELAICHE, OLIVIA GRIFFITHS, AMY PALMER, ISABELLA SEDGWICK and JODIE WELCH alternating in the role of "Jane Banks" and DANIEL BARBER, TOM BARKER, LAURENCE BELCHER, SAM COX, ROBERT MADGE and CHRISTOPHER THOMAS alternating in the role of "Michael Banks" ..... CREDITS: Original Music and Lyrics by RICHARD M. SHERMAN and ROBERT B. SHERMAN ("Over Here!", "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"); Book by JULIAN FELLOWES ("Downton Abbey") based on the stories of P. L. TRAVERS and the Walt Disney film; New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by GEORGE STILES and ANTHONY DREWE; Co-created by CAMERON MACKINTOSH; Sets and Costumes designed by BOB CROWLEY; Choreographed by MATTHEW BOURNE and STEPHEN MEAR; Directed by RICHARD EYRE; Produced by DISNEY and CAMERON MACKINTOSH ..... DETAILS: The postcard measures 4 1/8" X 5 7/8" inches, is printed on a glossy card stock and includes wonderful graphics and promotional text on the front and an excerpt from the "New York Daily News" review, eight production photos and booking information on the correspondence side ..... CONDITION: This rare postcard is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any musical theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.