The Sherman brothers were struggling Hollywood songwriters when Walt Disney assigned them to his adaptation of “Mary Poppins.” Their tunes helped send the film aloft.

And this is how it goes. Hollywood legend Dick Van Dyke, 99, treated a crowd of fans to something special on Sunday when he sang the classic “Mary Poppins” song ...

(CNN) — Richard M. Sherman, who with his late brother Robert wrote songs for the 1964 Disney classic “Mary Poppins” as well as the song “It’s a Small World,” has died. He was 95. The news was ...

Mary Poppins suggests a spoonful of sugar to help the medicine go down. Rachel Wallace, who plays the title character in the road show of "Mary Poppins," needed rest more than sugar. In mid-April, she ...

Richard M. Sherman, one half of the prolific, award-winning pair of brothers who helped form millions of childhoods by penning the instantly memorable songs for “Mary Poppins,” “The Jungle Book” and ...

Richard M. Sherman, two-time Oscar winner who collaborated with brother Robert B. Sherman on the songs for “Mary Poppins,” “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” and the enduring Disneyland tune “It’s a Small ...

Mary Poppins is bringing its own brand of Broadway magic to theaters across the country, which has Variety raving, “This is the rare touring production that over-delivers on every level!” Featuring ...

Legendary actor Dick Van Dyke, nearing his 100th birthday and book release, reminisced about 'Mary Poppins'. He fondly recalled the opening chimney sweep scene as a favorite and shared amusing ...

Whether writing about spoonfuls of sugar or small worlds, songwriter Richard M. Sherman knew how to dribble magic over a song. The legendary musical force behind more than 200 songs in 27 Disney films ...