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Entr’Acte Theatrix Finds a New Home!
Mary Poppins will be the company’s first production
in their new venue
A Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical!
A delightful theatrical experience for the entire family!
For Immediate Release
Contact: Carol Kassie
carol@carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244
October 9, 2026
LAKE WORTH, FL: Entr’Acte Theatrix has performed in venues up and down Palm Beach County for many years – from The Studio at Mizner Park, to the Willow Theatre, to the Crest Theatre at Old School Square and the Kravis Center, to the PGA Arts Center and the William G Skaff Center, just to name a few! But now, the peripatetic theatre company – which produces at least two family-friendly musicals a year, as well as some edgier fare – has finally found a permanent home of their own.
The company will take up residence once again in Lake Worth at 805 Lucerne Avenue and their first production, Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s Mary Poppins – The Broadway Musical will open there on November 13th and run through November 22nd.
“We are absolutely thrilled to make this announcement,” says Entr’Acte Theatrix founder and Executive Producer Vicki Halmos. “We have wandered around the County for far too many years; although we have been very lucky – our audiences have followed us wherever we’ve been – a permanent theatre of our own – that’s been our dream. This space, in the heart of Lake Worth, is just perfect for us. It’s small but extremely flexible, and it will allow us to expand in so many ways – rehearsal space will no longer be an issue, nor will performance days, times, and the length of our runs.
“We also intend to run classes, and to host other companies in when appropriate – there are too many theatre groups and far too few venues in in Palm Beach County; we hope we will be able provide some of our smaller local companies with performance space when we can,” Halmos says.
Entr’Acte Theatrix is an off-shoot of Vicki Halmos’ original theatre company, Palm Beach Principal Players, which was launched at the Creative Stage on Lucerne Avenue in 1999, so Entr’Acte has now come full circle and is back in Lake Worth. The company was developed to give young actors and theatre makers a chance to experience theatrical life – onstage and backstage. As the youngsters aged out, but wanted to continue, Entr’Acte evolved.
Mary Poppins, one of the most popular Disney movies of all time, captured the hearts of theatre audiences of all ages immediately when it opened as Mary Poppins – The Broadway Musical at the New Amsterdam Theatre in 2006. The show ran for over 2600 performances and received nominations for seven Tony Awards (and nine Olivier awards during its London run).
Based on the beloved books by P.L. Travers, the story focuses on young Jane and Michael Banks, who have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she teaches the entire Banks family how to value each other again.
“I am so happy to take on the challenge of directing one of the most beloved stories in existence,” says the show’s director Carlo Sabusap. “Mary Poppins is about a family finding itself, finding its place in the world, about a father learning the importance of being a part of his family and not just the head of it, and realizing that his wife and children are more than just cogs in the clock. Mary Poppins comes in as a sort of mystical being who both challenges their dynamic and helps bring them closer to each other. I want to make sure that these characters are living breathing people – and that the audience will be fully immersed in their lives.
“Audiences will be close to the action and perhaps may even participate in some of it,” he continues. “I also want to make sure the show has a very hand-made feel. Everything seen on stage will be made with human hands, and in this age of generative A.I. taking away the creativity and thoughtfulness of what we see and consume these days, I feel it is important that the “brush strokes” of the artists in this production are evident, whether it be the individual choices of the performers on stage, or the props and sets. In fact, we pride ourselves on providing our audiences with an intimate, interactive and immersive theatrical experience.”
Sabusap has assembled a talented cast to create Mary Poppins’ magic: Carly Graefe will play Mary Poppins, and Elijah Rey will play Bert. Arabella Kostecki and Thalia Rodriguez are Jane and Michael Banks, and Greg Halmos and Jennifer Pedraza will take on the roles of George and Winnifred Banks. Other cast members include Sarah Glass as Katie Nana, Annie, and Ensemble, Nik Rosa as Robertson Ay and Neleus, Devra Seidel as Mrs. Brill and Mrs. Corry, Heidi Salonia as Mrs. Andrews and The Bird Woman, Ennalls Berl as The Bank Chairman and Admiral Boom, Alex Gomez as The Police Man, Mr. Von Hussler, and Ensemble, Luis Acosta as The Park Keeper, Mr. Northbrook, and Ensemble, and Alessia Prenda as Mrs. Lark, Valentine, and Ensemble. Shannon Harrell will understudy Mary Poppins.
Along with director Sabusap, the Mary Poppins production crew includes Music Director Aaliyah Hirt, Choreographer Nicole Dikun, Stage Manager Milo O’Connor, Technical Director Elizabeth Southwell, Sound Technician Noah Rubio, and Costume Coordinator Ennals Berl. The show’s producers are Vicki Halmos and Greg Halmos.
Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s Mary Poppins – The Broadway Musical will run from November 13 – 22 at Entr’Acte Theatrix’ brand new venue at 805 Lucerne Avenue in Lake Worth (33460). Tickets range in price from $25 – $50 and are on sale now. They can be purchased online at https://palmbeachtheatre.org. (Please note: tickets purchased at the door will be $5 more).
For more information about Entr’Acte Theatrix and/or Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s Mary Poppins – The Broadway Musical, to speak with someone involved in the production, or to arrange to see a performance, please contact Carol Kassie at carol@carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244.
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Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s Mary Poppins – The Broadway Musical
Original Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman
Book by Julian Fellowes
New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by Anthony Drewe and George Stiles
Co-created by Cameron Mackintosh
November 13 – 22
Tickets:
Front Row Immersive Seating – $45 online, $50 at the door
Standard View Seating – $35 online, $40 at the door
Value View Seating – $25 online, $30 at the door
Groups of 10 or more get 10% off the total order
For tickets: www.palmbeachtheater.org
Performance Days/Times:
Friday, November 13th at 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 14th at 2:00 PM & 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 15th at 2:00 PM & 7:30 pm
Friday, November 20th at 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 21st at 2:00 PM & 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 22nd at 2:00 PM & 7:30 pm
All performances will take place at
805 Lucerne Avenue
Lake Worth, Florida 33460
