In 2004, Julie Andrews appeared in the Disney animated short "The Cat That Looked At A King". The film is sort of a sequel to "Mary Poppins", since it is based on a scene from the book "Mary Poppins Opens The Door". The film takes place today and centers on two children, which are taken on a journey by a woman, played by Julie Andrews.
From 2004 until 2008, a "Mary Poppins" musical was staged at the Prince Edward Theatre in London. The musical was based on the film but also included scenes from the book mentioned above. It was also staged in other cities