The original Supernanny has arrived in Auckland - Mary Poppins, the musical, premieres at the Civic Theatre tonight.
Based on the beloved books by P.L. Travers and the 1964 Walt Disney film, Mary Poppins is one of the biggest stage musical successes to emerge from London or New York in recent years. Worldwide audiences have totalled more than 10 million.
American leading lady of musical theatre Rachel Wallace stars as Mary and Matt Lee plays Bert. Kiwi theatre star Delia Hannah plays the The Bird Woman in the Auckland production, which runs for a limited season.