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Julie Andrews has had a slew of memorable roles as a star of the stage and the screen over a seven-decade career.But, arguably, none of them are more iconic than Mary Poppins, the Walt Disney film directed by Robert Stevenson, with songs written and composed by the Sherman Brothers.The 1964 film, which combines live-action and animation, was actually Andrews' first feature film of her career, which ended up winning her the Academy Award for Best Actress.In a new interview with Vanity Fair, the Surrey, England native revealed that it was the music that first grabbed her attention and drew her to the role. Music to her ears: Julie Andrews, 86, revealed that it was the music of Mary Poppins, which was written by the Sherman Brothers, that first drew her in to want to play the iconic role'It was a brand new thing in my life that I'd never done before.

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Emmys In Memoriam Tribute Honors Betty White, Anne Heche & More, Plus Stars That Were Snubbed

John Legend took the stage at the 2022 Emmy Awards to honor all the stars that are now gone. The In Memoriam segment was one of the highlights of the night with the EGOT winner performing his new song “Pieces.”

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Julie Andrews Reveals What First Drew Her To The 'Mary Poppins' Role

Julie Andrews is known for many of her roles, but there’s none more iconic than Mary Poppins.

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Tony Walton (1934–2022), award-winning set designer

Tony Walton was a legendary British set and costume designer who won an Oscar for his work on “All That Jazz.”Tony Walton started his legendary career as a costume and set designer on Broadway. He would go on to win three Tony Awards for his work on “Pippin,” “Guys and Dolls,” and “House of Blue Leaves.” He won an Oscar for “All That Jazz” and an Emmy for art direction on the 1985 TV-movie “Death of a Salesman,” starring Dustin Hoffman. He was nominated for an Oscar for the film “Mary Poppins,” which starred his then wife Julie Andrews.

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Julie Andrew Pays Tribute to Late Ex-Husband Tony Walton: 'I Will Miss Him More Than I Can Say'

Julie Andrews is remembering her late ex-husband Tony Walton.

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Julie Andrews Opens Up About Death Of Childhood Sweetheart Tony Walton: ‘I Will Miss Him More Than I Can Say’

Julie Andrews cherishes her time with Tony Walton.

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‘Will miss him more than I can say’ Julie Andrews breaks silence on ex Tony Walton's death

“He was a Titan of the Arts.

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Julie Andrews' ex-husband Tony Walton dies from stroke aged 87 their daughter confirms

Tony began his career working on stage before Walt Disney hired him for Mary Poppins.Over the years, he also worked on Fahrenheit 451, Petulia, Equus and Regarding Henry.His most recent work was on stage for The Sleeping Beauty and A Tale of Two Cities in 2007.Tributes have begun pouring in for the star following the news of his death.Actress Judy Kuhn tweeted: "Oh Tony Walton. I am so so sad to hear of his passing. He was so brilliant and so kind."A true gentleman.

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Tony Walton dead at 87 – Oscar winner & Julie Andrews’ ex husband dies after legendary set designer suffered stroke

LEGENDARY Broadway costume designer Tony Walton has died after suffering complications from a stroke. The 87-year-old passed away in his New York apartment on Wednesday.

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Acclaimed designer, director and Julie Andrews' childhood sweetheart Tony Walton dies

died aged 87 from stroke complications. The Oscar winning director enjoyed a career spanning five decades in film, television and the stage and was famous for his work on Broadway in the US.His death was announced on Facebook by stepdaughter Bridget LeRoy.

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Tony Walton Dies: Oscar- And Tony-Winning Set & Costume Designer Was 87

Tony Walton, one of the most prolific, honored and celebrated designers of sets and costumes on Broadway and in Hollywood, has died. He was 87.

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David Rockwell-Designed Civilian Hotel Opening in New York’s Theater District, Hopes to Attract Broadway Stars and Fans

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorA new hotel is popping up in the heart of New York’s Theater District that’s inspired by and hopes to amplify Broadway. Civilian, from Sixty Collective hotelier Jason Pomeranc and designed by Tony-winning David Rockwell, has 27 stories and 203 rooms and is chock-full of theatrical memorabilia.