Tackling a sequel to a beloved classic is difficult for a writer or director, but imagine the responsibility of composing new songs to an iconic musical that has wowed generations for over 50 years?  That was the job Marc Shaiman and Scott Whitman signed on for when they began working with Rob Marshall on “Mary Poppins Returns,” but despite the fearsome responsibility, there are some gigs you simply can’t say no to.

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