Ashley Brown is an American singer and actress who is best known for playing the titular character in the United States national tour and Broadway productions of Mary Poppins. She was born on February 3, 1982, in Gulf Breeze, Florida, and graduated from the University of Cincinnati’s conservatory of music program. She made her Broadway debut in 2005 as Belle in Beauty and the Beast, and then originated the role of Mary Poppins on Broadway in 2006. She reprised the role in the US national tour and returned to Broadway for a limited engagement in 2011.

Brown has also appeared in other musicals, such as The Sound of Music, Limelight: The Story of Charlie Chaplin, and Show Boat. She has performed with symphony orchestras around the world and recorded her first solo album of American songbook standards in 2010. She has also appeared on television shows such as All My Children, The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien, and The Sound of Music Live!. She is married to Daniel Wisler since 2011 and has one child.

Brown is widely praised for her vocal talent, charm, and versatility. She has won several awards and nominations for her performances, including a Kevin Kline Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical for The Sound of Music. She is regarded as one of the most successful and beloved Disney stars of her generation.

Mary Poppins is a musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the 1964 Disney film of the same name. It features original music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, and new songs and additional music and lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. The book is by Julian Fellowes. The musical tells the story of a magical nanny who comes to the Banks family in London and changes their lives with her whimsical adventures and lessons.

The musical premiered in London’s West End in 2004 and ran for over three years. It opened on Broadway in 2006 and ran for over six years. It also had several international productions and tours. The musical received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike, and won several awards, including two Olivier Awards and one Tony Award. It is one of the most popular and successful musicals of the 21st century.

Ashley Brown played the role of Mary Poppins in both the Broadway and US national tour productions. She received rave reviews for her performance, which was praised for being faithful to the original film while adding her own personality and flair. She also sang some of the most iconic songs from the musical, such as “A Spoonful of Sugar”, “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious”, “Feed the Birds”, and “Anything Can Happen”. She was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical for her role.

Ashley Brown is not only a star of the stage, but also a star of the screen. She has appeared in several television shows and movies, both as herself and as a character. Some of her notable appearances include The Young and the Restless, I’m with Her, Half & Half, Zoey 101, and The Sound of Music Live!. She has also performed on various talk shows and award shows, such as The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien, The 61st Annual Tony Awards, and The 79th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Brown is also a talented singer and recording artist. She has performed with many symphony orchestras around the world, such as the Boston Pops, the New York Philharmonic, the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, and the Tokyo Philharmonic. She has also released her own solo album in 2010, titled Speak Low. The album features her renditions of classic American songs by composers such as Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, George Gershwin, and Rodgers and Hammerstein. The album received positive reviews from critics and fans alike.

Ashley Brown is a versatile and accomplished performer who has achieved success in various fields of entertainment. She is an inspiration to many aspiring artists who dream of following in her footsteps. She is also a devoted wife and mother who balances her personal and professional life with grace and joy. She is truly a shining example of what it means to be a Disney star.