National touring production of ‘Mary Poppins’ comes to Oklahoma City

University of Oklahoma graduate Con O’Shea-Creal portrays the chimney sweep Bert in the national touring production of the musical “Mary Poppins,” which will be performed in Oklahoma City on Tuesday through Nov. 11.

BY RICK ROGERS Published: November 4, 2012

For those seeking a career in the musical theater, life on the road can be a blessing and a curse. Being cast in a touring production of a Broadway musical means steady work — eight performances a week, a substantial paycheck and per diem that takes care of meals, lodging and other related expenses.

But traveling to a...

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