Bert

A "diamond in the rough", Bert is a jack-of-all-trades with no magical talent, yet he has somehow made a friend of the most magical nanny herself. He rotates occupations like most of us would rotate our clothes, making him the perfect narrator to observes the goings-on at Number 17 Cherry Tree Lane. He also has a major crush on Mary Poppins, though who can blame him.

Gavin Lee
  • The original London, original Broadway and original US tour Bert.
  • Performed the role at the Prince Edward Theatre from 15 September 2004 to 25 July 2006.
  • Nominated for Olivier award for Best Actor in a Musical for this performance.
  • Travelled to New York where he originated the same role in the Broadway production. Played the role from 14 October 2006 to 5 October 2008.
  • For his performance, nominated for Tony Award (Best Actor in a Musical) and won a Drama Desk Award (Featured Actor in a Musical) and Theatre World Award (Outstanding Broadway Debut).
  • Began playing the role for the US tour on 11 March 2009.
  • Has played Bert to three Marys: Laura Michelle Kelly, Scarlett Strallen and Ashley Brown.

Gavin Creel
  • The second and final London Bert.
  • Performed the role from 26 July 2006 to 12 January 2007.
  • Is an American actor brought over to London on the Actor's Equity program.
  • Has played Bert to two Marys: Scarlett Strallen and Lisa O'Hare.
  • Other notable roles: Jimmy Smith in Thoroughly Modern Millie (Broadway), La Cage aux Folles (Broadway).
  • External link: Official website.

Daniel Crossley
  • The UK tour Bert.
  • Performed the role from 4 June 2008 to 18 April 2009.
  • Other notable roles: Sailor in Anything Goes (original London revival, Royal National Theatre), Court Clerk in Chicago (original London revival cast), and ensemble in Fosse.

Adam Fiorentino
  • The second Broadway Bert.
  • Started performing the role on 9 October 2008.
  • Other notable roles: Tony Manero in Saturday Night Fever (original Australian production and London production), Young Ben in Follies.
  • External link: Official website

Magnus Borén
  • The Swedish Bert.
  • Performed the role at the Göteborg Operan from 18 October 2008 to 14 March 2009.
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Twist and turns, ups and downs, one moment smiles, next moment frowns. - Bert