O

n Thursday, August 2, Pensacola Little Theatre 
hosted famous Broadway star, Ashley Brown, on the 
night that the theatre presented their very own Mary 
Poppins. Mary Poppins happened to be Ashley’s 

Broadway debut and even more importantly, Ashley is a local to 
Pensacola and was happy to come back home to the theatre she 
started from. She called Gulf Breeze her childhood growing up and 
did many things like Pensacola Children’s Chorus and other plays 
to fulfill her dreams of becoming a Broadway star. 

Pensacola Little Theatre had the entire cast of Mary Poppins 

at the meet and greet for Ashley plus the guests who attended. 
The event included meeting Ashley Brown, picture taking, and a 
question and answer hour. The room was filled with Mary Poppins 
themed artwork, made by local artists and the cast, which was 
for sale that night. Attendees enjoyed their evening that included 
snacks, beverages, and a peaceful atmosphere with a local star. 
After the questions were answered, the guests and crowd enjoyed 
watching the play Mary Poppins in the theatre and it certainly 
brought some nostalgia for the great star Ashley Brown while she 
was back home in Pensacola.

photos & story by

 Alex Mason

   VIP Pensacola at 

the Pensacola Little Theatre  

Dana Hahn & Dave Clark

Dr. Nicklaus & Sid Williams-Heath

Natalie, Charlotte & Beth Akin

Allen & Susan Pote, Michael Dennis

Ashley Brown & Molly Williams

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An Evening with Ashley Brown

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