The musical "Mary Poppins"

The musical "Mary Poppins" opened at the Tokyu Theatre Orb with a preview performance on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
The masterpiece musical that captivated Japanese audiences in 2018 and 2022 is back!
The film is based on the novel by P.L. Travers and Walt Disney's timeless classic film, "Mary Poppins."
Cameron Mackintosh (Les Misérables, Miss Saigon) and Disney (The Lion King, Aladdin) have teamed up to cast a spell on Japan once again with magical stage sets, exhilarating songs, and breathtaking dance scenes.
"With Mary Poppins by your side, everything is perfect! What true family love is, as taught to us by her and her wondrous friends—" A masterpiece fantasy musical that everyone should see at least once, so don't miss it!
This time, I had the opportunity to see the preview performance held on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

■ Story
In 1910 London, the Banks family lives on Cherry Tree Lane. Unable to find a nanny to stay, Mary Poppins descends upon their home. The children are delighted by Mary's magical powers—cleaning rooms with her magic and pulling anything from her bag—and by the chimney sweep, Bert. Meanwhile, their father, George, finds himself in dire straits after a loan at the bank. However, this event leads the Banks family to rediscover their happiness, and after witnessing this, Mary returns to the heavens.

*Stage photos are from open rehearsals.

A top-notch fantasy musical, enveloped in dreams and magic ~A student's theater review~

From the moment the curtain rose, I was enveloped in magnificent staging and overwhelming singing, and the emotion never faded until the very end. I was captivated by the theatrical effects throughout, amazed by the magic Mary Poppins performed one after another, and filled with excitement wondering what kind of magic I would see next!
What particularly moved me was how each family member grew internally as their relationships changed. The powerful message that "you can do anything if you try," repeated throughout the play, resonated directly with me because it was expressed through music and dance.
And for all the students reading this article, there's a system I'd really like you to know about. This performance offers a special ticket called "Sky Young Seat," which allows those under 25 to see the show at a discounted price. Take advantage of your student years, a time full of possibilities, to experience genuine art and enjoy a world that can only be experienced in the theater!
(Ayatsuki Sakakura, 3rd year student at Tokyo Metropolitan University)

The world I had once seen in a movie years ago unfolded vividly before my eyes. What surprised me most was the fusion of cutting-edge technology and classic stage effects. One after another, strange phenomena occurred on stage, making me feel as if magic truly existed.
What was particularly impressive was the masterful use of the backgrounds. There was absolutely no sense of incongruity in the scene transitions, creating an immersive experience as if you were moving through the streets of London yourself. The energy that can only be conveyed through a live performance, and the pure excitement I felt as a child, filled my heart.
It was a superb piece of entertainment that instantly transformed my everyday college life. The moment the curtain fell, I was still buzzing with excitement and decided to see it again.
(Yuna Yamamoto, 3rd year student at Keio University)

■ Performance overview

~Regarding Sky Young Seats (same-day exchange tickets for those 25 years old and under)~

The musical "Mary Poppins" is supported by Sky Co., Ltd. as a special sponsor, and a special ticket called "Sky Young Seat (exchangeable on the day of the performance for those 25 years old and under)" has been set up to support the next generation.
Sky Young Seats (same-day exchange tickets for those 25 and under) are for customers 25 years old or under on the day of the performance. Please exchange your ticket for a reserved seat ticket at the venue's [same-day exchange counter] starting one hour before the performance begins, upon presenting identification that verifies your age. You cannot choose your seat. These tickets are only available on specific dates, and sales will end once the maximum number of tickets for each performance has been reached.
https://marypoppins2026.jp/special.html

●Tokyo performance　
Preview performances: March 21st (Sat) - March 27th (Fri), 2026
2026/3/28 (Sat) - 5/9 (Sat)
Venue: Tokyu Theatre Orb (11th floor of Shibuya Hikarie)

● Osaka performance
March 2026th (Thursday) -April 5th (Saturday), 21
Venue: Umeda Arts Theater Main Hall

● Official website:https://marypoppins2026.jp/index.html
https://horipro-stage.jp/stage/marypoppins2026/

【draft】
P.L. Traverse

[Original Music / Lyrics]
Richard M. Sherman
Robert B. Sherman

[Screenplay]
ジュリアン・フェローズ

[New Song / Additional Lyrics & Music]
George Styles
Anthony Drew

[Co-production]
Cameron Mackintosh

【translation】
Keiko Tsunoda

[Translated lyrics]
Ako Takahashi

[Special Sponsorship: Sky Co., Ltd.]

[Planning and Production: Horipro / Toho]

[Organized by: Musical "Mary Poppins" Production Committee]

[Sponsored by: Disney★JCB Card]

[Sponsored by: TBS Radio]

• Appearance
Mary Poppins… Megumi Hamada / Rena Sasamoto / Manato Asaka
Bart... Yusuke Onuki / Ryunosuke Onoda / Kazuya Kamikawa
George Banks... Ryosei Konishi / Seiji Fukushi
Winifred Banks... Hanayo Kimura / Rina Chinen
Birdwoman/Miss Andrew... Kaho Shimada / Sakiho Juri
Admiral Boom/President... Kong Kuwata / Motomu Anzaki
Mrs. Brill... Rinko Urashima / Maki Kubota
Robertson Ay... Arata Ishikawa / DION
Jane Banks… Ichikawa Momoko / Kusumi Sora / Tsuji Nonoka / Murooka Seia (in alphabetical order)
Michael Banks... Hao-Ichi Cho / Yukari Nakanishi / Yuku Nakagomi / Osamu Fukazawa (in alphabetical order)
North Brook... Tsuyoshi Ishikawa
Mrs. Corley... Arisa Kojima
Katie Nana... Miho Fukumitsu
Von Hassler... Ryosuke Kobayashi
Nereus... Takahashi Jisei
Miss Lark... Reina Yoshida
Valentine... Kazuki Higashima
Swing… Wakana Ito, Aya Kudo, Shingo Saito, Ikumi Takase, Mina Takada, Yuuki Takayama, Kei Mizushima
Takashi Iwashita, Sakura Ogata, Saho Kumazawa, Akino Konno, Sakura, Ren Shimizu, Hiroki Shirayama, Hirotaka Terui, Ayatsuki Nakahara, Senmei Nagasawa, Minori Nishimura, Kiichi Hirose, MAOTO, Jimu Yoshioka (in alphabetical order)

Student Newspaper Online, March 22, 2026 Interview with Yuna Yamamoto, 3rd year student at Keio University / Ayatsuki Sakakura, 3rd year student at Tokyo Metropolitan University