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North american tour launching fall 2023 check back for updates, a mother. a daughter. 3 possible dads. and a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget.

Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits of ABBA. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited decades ago.

For nearly 25 years, people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story, and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show.

(L to R) L’Oréal Roaché (Lisa), Alisa Melendez (Sophie Sheridan), and Haley Wright (Ali) Photo by Joan Marcus

Christine Sherrill (Donna Sheridan), and the Company of MAMMA MIA! 25th Anniversary Tour Photo by Joan Marcus

(L to R) Jim Newman (Bill Austin), Victor Wallace (Sam Carmichael), and Rob Marnell (Harry Bright) Photo by Joan Marcus

(L to R) Jalynn Steele (Tanya), Carly Sakolove (Rosie), and Christine Sherrill (Donna Sheridan) Photo by Joan Marcus

Grant Reynolds (Sky), and the Company of MAMMA MIA! 25th Anniversary Tour Photo by Joan Marcus

(L to R) Jalynn Steele (Tanya), Christine Sherrill (Donna Sheridan), and Carly Sakolove (Rosie) Photo by Joan Marcus

The Company of MAMMA MIA! 25th Anniversary Tour Photo by Joan Marcus

Patrick Park (Pepper), Jalynn Steele (Tanya), and the Company of MAMMA MIA! 25th Anniversary Tour Photo by Joan Marcus

(L to R) Alisa Melendez (Sophie Sheridan), and Christine Sherrill (Donna Sheridan) Photo by Joan Marcus

(L to R) Grant Reynolds (Sky), and Alisa Melendez (Sophie Sheridan) Photo by Joan Marcus

Alisa Melendez (Sophie Sheridan), and the Company of MAMMA MIA! 25th Anniversary Tour Photo by Joan Marcus

Creative Team

JUDY CRAYMER ( Original Producer / Co-Creator ) graduated from the Guildhall School of Music in 1977 and has since worked extensively in the theatre, film, television and music industries. Judy originated the idea of MAMMA MIA! and, in 1996, formed Littlestar Services Limited with Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Richard East to produce the stage musical in London. Since then, she has produced 50 productions of MAMMA MIA! in 16 languages around the world. In 2002, Judy was presented with a Woman of the Year Award in recognition of her international success with MAMMA MIA! In the Queen’s birthday honours list of 2007, she was honoured with an MBE for her contribution to the music industry. In 2008, Judy produced “MAMMA MIA! THE MOVIE,” starring Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan. That same year, she was honoured with the Women in Film ITV Achievement of the Year Award. “MAMMA MIA! THE MOVIE” also garnered Golden Globe and Bafta nominations, and Judy was personally nominated by Bafta for the Carl Foreman Award for Special Achievement. In 2010, The Breast Cancer Research Foundation presented Judy with its Humanitarian Award for her commitment to raising breast cancer awareness and research funding around the globe with MAMMA MIA! and through the sale of the specially created Rock Chick Supremo T-shirts. Ten years after “MAMMA MIA! THE MOVIE” grossed more than $600 million around the world, Judy produced an all-new movie musical based on the songs of ABBA for Universal Pictures. “MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN,” written and directed by Ol Parker, and featuring Cher, Andy Garcia and Lily James alongside the returning cast  of the original movie, was released in July 2018. Judy has a passion for all things equestrian and is an Ambassador to British Showjumping. Judy also produced VIVA FOREVER! , an original musical based on the songs of The Spice Girls. Judy was awarded a CBE on the Queen’s Birthday honours list in 2020 for her services to theatre and charity. From September 2021 to January 2023 Judy served as Chairman of the Board and Independent Non-Executive Director of Universal Music Group. In 2022 she was honoured with the Variety Club Silver Heart Award for Outstanding Global Achievement in Cinema, Theatre and Music. Judy is co-executive producer of the new entertainment show “MAMMA MIA! I HAVE A DREAM” produced by Thames (a Fremantle label) and Littlestar, launching later in 2023 on ITV1 and ITVX.

RICHARD EAST ( Producer ) is an originating producer of MAMMA MIA! , having been involved since its inception. A Tony nominee, he has worked in the entertainment business for 35 years in Australia, London and the U.S.

BESPOKE THEATRICALS ( US Executive Producer ) Partners Amy Jacobs & Devin Keudell executive produce and general manage Broadway musicals, plays, and tours and served as the general managers for all US AEA Productions of MAMMA MIA! from 2000-2015. Other current productions include:  MJ The Musical, A Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Musical, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, Back to the Future the Musical  and  Harry Potter and the Cursed Child . Bespoke Theatricals has also supplied executive producer and general management consulting services to a variety of international productions including  MAMMA MIA!  on the Royal Caribbean, in Mexico, Brazil and Argentina and  After Midnight  on NCL Cruises.  General managers in the firm include David Roth, Danielle Saks, and Kate Egan. 

BJÖRN ULVAEUS ( Music & Lyrics ) 1945 Björn was born on 25 April in Gothenburg. When he was six years old, the family moved to the small town of Västervik, and this is where Björn grew up. In the mid-Fifties, Björn fell in love with rock’n’roll and skif e. By the early Sixties, he was a member of a folk group called the West Bay Singers. 1963 The group entered a talent contest arranged by Swedish radio. This led to discovery by songwriter and publisher Stig Anderson and his partner, Bengt Bernhag. Stig and Bengt had recently started a record company called Polar Music. The band acquired a new name, the Hootenanny Singers, and quickly became one of Sweden’s most popular groups of the Sixties. 1966 Björn had a chance meeting with Benny Andersson, himself a member of Sweden’s number-one pop group, The Hep Stars. They hit it off and wrote their rst song together, ‘Isn’t It Easy to Say’. Björn recorded a couple of solo singles in the late Sixties, at which point he also started concentrating more on his collaboration with Benny Andersson. 1970 Björn and Benny started releasing records as a duo and also staged a cabaret show together with their fiancées, Agnetha Fältskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. 1971 Björn and Agnetha married on 6 July. 1972-82 ABBA. 1982 Björn and Benny started writing the musical Chess with lyricist Tim Rice. 1984 A concept album for Chess was released in the autumn. 1986 The musical opened in London’s West End in May. 1988 Chess received its Broadway premiere. A reworked version of the musical opened in Stockholm, Sweden, in 2002. 1990 Björn and Benny decided to write a new musical. This time, they wanted to write exclusively in Swedish, and they chose the Emigrants novel series by author Vilhelm Moberg as the basis for their work. 1995 The resulting musical, Kristina från Duvemåla (Kristina from Duvemåla), opened in October. The show ran for three and a half years at various theatres in the Swedish cities of Malmö, Gothenburg and Stockholm. Björn and Benny’s most recent musical is Hjälp sökes (Help Wanted), a collaboration with playwright Kristina Lugn and Kristina director Lars Rudolfsson. Björn writes many of the lyrics for the Benny Andersson Orchestra, and has involved himself in the stagings of MAMMA MIA! . 2008 MAMMA MIA! THE MOVIE was released. 2016 MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY opened in Stockholm in January, with Björn as one of the producers. 2018 MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN was released.

BENNY ANDERSSON ( Composer ) 1946 Benny was born on 16 December in Stockholm. 1952 He received accordion lessons from his father and grandfather. 1964-68 Benny was a member of the Hep Stars, Sweden’s most popular rock band in the Sixties. During this time, he began composing music. ‘Sunny Girl’ and ‘Wedding’ were huge hits for the Hep Stars. 1972-82 ABBA. 1982-84 Benny composed the music (together with Björn Ulvaeus and Tim Rice) for the musical Chess . 1987 He began collaborating with Orsa Spelmän and recorded three albums rooted in Swedish folk music: Klinga Mina Klockor, November 1989 and Fiolen Min. 1990-95 Working with Björn, Benny composed the music to Kristina från Duvemåla, which premiered in October 1995. 1995 Benny received the title of professor from the Swedish government. 2001 His collaboration with Orsa Spelmän led to the formation of Benny Andersson’s Orchestra, a 16-man constellation with vocalists Helen Sjöholm and Tommy Körberg. Thus far, this has resulted in seven CD albums and several summer tours. 2007 Benny was inducted in to the Royal Swedish Academy of Music. 2008 He was appointed Honorary Doctor of the College of Humanities at Stockholm University, and at Luleå University of Technology in 2012. Benny Andersson is married to former TV producer Mona Nörklit. They have one child, Ludvig Andersson. Benny also has two children from a previous marriage, Peter Grönvall and Helene Odedal. He has six grandchildren: Charlie, Felix, Fabian, Malin, Viola and Leonard.

CATHERINE JOHNSON ( Book ) Theatre includes: Rag Doll, Renegades, Suspension (Bristol Old Vic), Too Much Too Young (Bristol Old Vic and London Bubble), Boys Mean Business, Dead Sheep, Little Baby Nothing (Bush Theatre, London), Shang- a-Lang (Bush Theatre and UK tour) and MAMMA MIA! (worldwide). Also Through the Wire and A Letter to Lacey (NT Connections). Film includes: Catherine wrote the screenplay for “MAMMA MIA! THE MOVIE,” released in July 2008. Television includes: “Casualty,” “Byker Grove,” “Love Hurts,” “Gold,” “Linda Green,” original screenplays for “Rag Doll and Where’s Willy?” (HTV) and “Sin Bin” (BBC), the series “Love in the 21st Century” (Channel 4) and “Dappers” (BBC3). Other work includes: Creative Consultant on ABBA the Museum, Stockholm. Awards include: Catherine has won the Bristol Old Vic/HTV Playwriting Award, Thames Television’s Writer-in-Residence Award and Thames Television’s Best Play Award and was nominated in 2002 for a Tony Award for Best Musical Book for MAMMA MIA! .

PHYLLIDA LLOYD ( Director ). Theatre includes: Her stage productions of MAMMA MIA! and Tina: The Musical have been globally successful, and critically acclaimed – receiving Olivier and Tony nominations. In London’s West End she directed the all-female Shakespeare trilogy: The Tempest, Julius Caesar and Henry IV (The Donmar Warehouse) – all of which were seen in New York, where she has previously directed The Taming of the Shrew (Joe’s Pub at the Public, a transfer from the Bush). Also for the Donmar Warehouse, Phyllida directed Mary Stuart which transferred to the West End and Broadway. She has also worked at the Royal Court Theatre, National Theatre and the RSC. Opera includes: Her work in opera has garnered an International Emmy, a FIPA d’Or and the Royal Philharmonic Society Award. Her productions include works for the Royal Opera House, English National Opera and Opera North. Film includes: The Oscar Award-winning "The Iron Lady", starring Meryl Streep and Jim Broadbent, "Herself" which premiered at Sundance Film Festival, and "Gloriana" for the BBC. After the success of the stage show of MAMMA MIA! , Phyllida went on to direct the film for Universal Pictures. In 2010, Phyllida was awarded a CBE for her services to drama.

ANTHONY VAN LAAST ( Choreographer ) Theatre credits include: Tina The Musical – worldwide (Tony Nomination and Outer Critics Circle Award); MAMMA MIA! – worldwide (Dora Mavor Moore Award) ; Sister Act – worldwide (Olivier Award nomination); Side Show – Broadway (Hayes Award nomination); Hair – Old Vic (Olivier Award nomination); Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Song and Dance – worldwide (Green Room Award); Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat – worldwide (Olivier Award nomination, Dramalogue Award); Bombay Dreams – London, Broadway (Tony Award nomination); Candide – Old Vic (Olivier Award for best musical). He has made shows for many performances including Cher, Kate Bush, Sarah Brightman, Elaine Paige, Barry Humphries (Dame Edna), Mika, Ant and Dec and in Las Vegas Siegfried and Roy and Michael Crawford. Film includes: "Beauty and the Beast;" "MAMMA MIA! Here We Go Again;" "MAMMA MIA!;" "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1;" "Never Say Never Again;" "Excalibur; Hope and Glory." In 1999 he was awarded the MBE and in 2019 he was awarded the CBE both from HM The Queen and both for services to dance and choreography.

MARK THOMPSON ( Production Designer ) Prominent set and costume designer. Mark’s work in the theatre has been recognized with two Critics’ Circle, five Olivier awards and nominated for six Tony awards including most recently the Tony for Best Scenic and Costume Design for Tina: The Musical . His work on the stage productions of MAMMA MIA!, Tina: The Musical and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat , have garnered international critical acclaim and been global hits. His productions for the London West End and Broadway include God of Carnage (Ralph Fiennes), Bombay Dreams , Art (with Tom Courtney, Albert Finney, Ken Stott), La Bete (with Mark Rylance), One Man, Two Guvnors (with James Corden), The Blue Room (with Nicole Kidman). His iconic production of Alan Bennett’s The Wind in the Willows was a National Theatre favourite that was brought back for several years. His theatrical credits include productions at the Royal Court Theatre, The Bridge, The National Theatre. He has also worked in the most prominent opera houses across the world, including the MET, La Scala, Sidney Opera House and the Royal Opera House. After the success of the stage show of The Madness of George at the National Theatre, Mark went on to design costumes for the film "The Madness of King George III," directed by Nick Hytner.

HOWARD HARRISON ( Lighting Designer ) For the Donmar: City of Angels (and West End) – Olivier Award for Best Lighting Design,  Measure for Measure, The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, Saint Joan  (also broadcast in partnership with NT Live),  Anna Christie  – Knight of Illumination Award, Tales From Hollywood, To The Green Fields Beyond, The Fix, Guys and Dolls, Privates on Parade, The Vortex . Theatre includes: Ravens: Spassky Vs Fischer (Hampstead Theatre) King Hedley (Stratford East) Blithe Spirit (and West End), Stones in his Pockets, God of Carnage (Theatre Royal Bath) South Pacific, Shadowlands, Mack and Mabel, A Damsel in Distress (Chichester Festival Theatre) An Ideal Husband (Vauderville)  The Gronholm Method  (Menier) The Lie  (Menier) Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead  (Old Vic and NT Live);  MAMMA MIA!  (Worldwide);  The Wind in the Willows  (Palladium);  The Truth  (Menier);  Impossible!  (Noël Coward);  Mary Poppins  (Prince Edward/New Amsterdam, NY);  Ragtime  (Piccadilly);  The Witches of Eastwick  (Drury Lane);  Cat on a Hot Tin Roof  (Lyric);  Private Lives  (NT);  Neville’s Island  (Duke of York’s); The Pajama Game  (Shaftesbury);  Dirty Rotten Scoundrels  (Savoy); The Importance of Being Earnest  (Vaudeville); Harvey  (Haymarket);  Macbeth  – Olivier Award for Best Lighting Design, Love Story, Mack and Mabel, A Damsel in Distress, An Ideal Husband, The Music Man, Shadowlands , (Chichester). Dance includes:  Nutcracker!, Edward Scissorhands, Swan Lake  (Shanghai Ballet )ENB at the Royal Albert Hall);  Hamlet  (Shanghai Ballet);  Strictly Gershwin  (Queensland Ballet). Opera includes:  The Barber of Seville  (Lyric, Chicago);  Nabucco  (Metropolitan, NY).

ANDREW BRUCE ( Sound Designer ). began his theatre career at Glyndebourne Festival Opera in 1968 and was appointed Head of Sound at the Royal Opera House in 1971. A year later, he co-founded Autograph Sound Recording, a leading British sound design and equipment rental company, now responsible for numerous productions worldwide. He was Associate Designer on several landmarks of British musical theatre such as Evita, Cats and Starlight Express. Original design credits include: Song & Dance, Abbacadabra, Little Me, Les Misérables, Chess, Follies, Into the Woods, The Card, Miss Saigon, Children of Eden, City of Angels, Martin Guerre, The Fix, The Witches of Eastwick, The Secret Garden, Alice in Wonderland, MAMMA MIA!, Sweeney Todd, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Mary Poppins . His latest work includes Seven Deadly Sins, Isadora and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland for the Royal Ballet and Mother Courage and her Children for the NT.

BOBBY AITKEN ( Sound Designer ) has been involved with Theatre Sound for over 30 years. Theatre includes: Notable/recent work includes: Mackie Messer – Salzburg Festival, VIVA FOREVER! (London), Ghost (London, Broadway and worldwide), Dirty Dancing (London and worldwide), MAMMA MIA! (London, Broadway and worldwide), We Will Rock You (London and worldwide), Grease (London and worldwide), Lennon (Broadway), Return to the Forbidden Planet (London, USA, Japan and Australia) and Five Guys Named Moe (London and tours), Apollo (US tour), The Divide (Old Vic), The Nutcracker (Royal Albert Hall). Regional work in the UK: Includes productions at The Belgrade Theatre Coventry, Derby Playhouse, Sheffield Crucible, Manchester Royal Exchange, Palace Theatre, Watford Leicester Haymarket and The New Wolsey. Olympic Ceremonies: Bobby was the Sound Designer for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games. He has also served as a Consultant for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics and 2016 Opening Ceremony in Rio. Opera includes: For the past few years, Bobby has been working to create techniques to deliver credible sound reinforcement for large-scale, in-the-round opera production. Credits include: Carmen, Madame Butterfly, Aida, Tosca, La Bohème, Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci.

MARTIN KOCH ( Musical Supervisor, Additional Arrangements and Materials ) runs a successful music production company and recording studio with colleague Nick Gilpin, which undertakes television, film, CD and DVD projects. Currently working on the film Consider Yourself for Mob Films and PTL, a musical written by Sir Elton John. Training: Royal College of Music (Scholar). Theatre includes: London (Musical Director): Chicago (Cambridge Theatre), Pirates of Penzance (Theatre Royal, Drury Lane), The Boy Friend (Albery), Blondel (Aldwych) and Follies (Shaftesbury). International (Musical Supervisor): Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, Oliver!, MAMMA MIA! and Billy Elliot the Musical . Orchestrations include: Just So, Moby Dick, Which Witch, Tutankhamen, MAMMA MIA!, Jerry Springer the Opera, Billy Elliot the Musical, Bad Girls, Kombat Opera, Shoes and VIVA FOREVER! . Also for Shirley Bassey, Charles Aznavour, Jennifer Rush, Michael Ball, Sir Elton John, Anastasia, Denise Van Outen, Jamelia, John Barrowman, Emeli Sandé, Lesley Garrett, Vanessa Mae, Will Young, Beverley Knight, Birdy and John Newman. Recordings include: More than 30 albums including: Les Misérables (original cast and symphonic), Miss Saigon, Oliver!, Hey, Mr Producer!, MAMMA MIA!, Jerry Springer the Opera, Billy Elliot the Musical, Bad Girls, John Barrowman – The Album and Shoes . Film includes: “Sam,” written and directed by Nick Brooks. Television includes: “The Olivier Awards” 1993-2001 (Composer, Arranger, Musical Supervisor), “The Royal Variety Performance” 2002, 2004, 2006 and 2008 (Composer, Arranger and Musical Supervisor), “Baftas” 1995-2003 (Composer, Arranger and Musical Supervisor), “Sports Personality of the Year” 2006-2014 (Composer, Arranger and Musical Supervisor), “Kombat Opera” (five mini operas for BBC TV – orchestrator) and “Music Live” (Composer, Arranger and Musical Supervisor). Conducting includes: London Philharmonic, Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, Metropole Orchestra, SWF German Radio Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra and The London Symphony Orchestra. Other work includes: Music Supervisor for Cameron Mackintosh Ltd 1988-1999, Eurovision Song Contest 1998 (wrote the opening and closing titles, and Music Supervisor), Commonwealth Games Handover in Delhi 2010 (Composer, Orchestrator and Music Supervisor), London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Ceremonies (Music Supervisor to all four ceremonies and Composer to the Paralympic Opening). Awards and nominations: Grammy and Tony Award nomination 2002 for MAMMA MIA! , Tony and Drama Desk Award winner 2009 for Billy Elliot the Musical .

MARTHA BANTA ( Resident Director ) Associate Director MAMMA MIA! Broadway, National Tour, Las Vegas. Original Associate Director of RENT Broadway,Tour, London. Director ROCK OF AGES 10th Anniversary Tour. NYC: Public Theater, Rattlestick, New York Theater Workshop, Cherry Lane, Lincoln Center. Regional: Portland Center Stage, Cincinnati Playhouse, Pittsburgh Public, PCLO, Ordway, St. Louis Rep, Capital Rep., Berkshire Theater. Adirondack Theatre Festival’s founding Artistic Director of several premieres.

DAVID HOLCENBERG ( Associate Music Supervisor ) was the original music director of  MAMMA MIA!!  and is thrilled to be back on the island! Other recent Broadway:  MJ  (Tony and Grammy nominations, Drama Desk Award),  Groundhog Day, Matilda, Rocky and Ghost . Other credits include the world premiere of  Newsies , the US premiere of  Ragtime ,  The Radio City Summer Spectacular  starring the Rockettes and  MAMMA MIA!!  at the Hollywood Bowl.

JANET ROTHERMEL ( Associate Choreographer ). Broadway: MAMMA MIA!, Sister Act, Side Show, Joseph...Dreamcoat . TV: “Dancing With the Stars,” Tony Awards, Miss USA/Universe. Film: “Beauty and the Beast” (2017), “Mamma Mia!” (2008).

MATTHEW CROFT ( Music Director/Keys 1 ) Broadway: The Illusionists: Turn of the Century (MD/Keys 2). Touring: Jesus Christ Superstar (AMD/Keys 2, Assoc. Music Supervisor); Beetlejuice, Something Rotten!, Motown: The Musical, The Producers, Guys & Dolls . Thanks to our amazing cast, creative team, crew, and our incredible orchestra. All my love to my partner, Aubrey - F&A. matthewcroftmusic.com .

DAVID PATRIDGE ( Associate Sound Designer ) has been involved with MAMMA MIA! since 1999 and has participated in creating 12 different productions of the show. He has worked in theater for 42 years and considers his time working on MAMMA MIA! some of the most memorable! Currently David can be found working at Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway.

ED McCARTHY ( Associate Lighting Designer ) Over 80 Broadway, Off-Bway and regional shows. Associate Lighting Designer for all companies of MAMMA MIA! in the Western Hemisphere since 2000. Television: 23 Tony Awards (7 Emmy nominations) Live from Lincoln Center, Grammys, Prairie Home Companion, and more. Graduate of, and teacher at, NYU Tisch School of the Arts.

MICHAEL AARONS ( Music Contractor ) Broadway: Harmony, How To Dance In Ohio, & Juliet, Moulin Rouge, Hamilton, Aladdin, Little Shop of Horrors . Upcoming Broadway: Boop! The Wiz, Heart of Rock & Roll . Current tours: Hamilton, Aladdin, Frozen, Company, MAMMA MIA!, Moulin Rouge!, Jagged Little Pill . Aarons founded M² Music with Michael Keller. www.m2music.nyc

LARRY SMIGLEWSKI ( Production Stage Manager ) Broadway:  Kiss Me, Kate . National Tours:  TINA: The Tina Turner Musical, Ain’t Too Proud, School of Rock, White Christmas. Off Broadway: Cagney, Sex Tips…, All Is Calm . Regional: The MUNY, Theatre Under the Stars, Dallas Summer Musicals, Baltimore Center Stage, etc. For Nettie & Smigs.  @LarrySmigs .

ALEXANDER PIERCE ( Stage Manager ) National Tours: TINA the Tina Turner Musical, Ain't Too Proud, Jesus Christ Superstar 50th Anniversary Tour, RENT, MAMMA MIA! (Farewell Tour). Regional: The Kennedy Center (Guys and Dolls), Walnut Street Theatre, Arden Theatre Co., Philadelphia Theatre Co., Delaware Theatre Co,, Huntington Theatre Co., and Ogunquit Playhouse. Graduate of Emerson College.

ANGELA DOGANI ( Assistant Stage Manager ) is thrilled to be working on Mamma Mia! As a proud graduate of Boston University, she has had the opportunity to work on a host of productions, from shows on Broadway to live podcasting events. She is immensely grateful for all the friends and family who support her.

MICHAEL SANFILIPPO ( Company Manager ) Broadway and National Tours include Into The Woods, Jagged Little Pill, A Christmas Carol, Ain’t Too Proud (Pre-Bway), Summer, Something Rotten, Motown, Dreamgirls, The Color Purple, The Lion Kin (LA), Aida (Broadway), Beauty and The Beast (LA), The Phantom of The Opera (LA & SF), Five Guys Named Moe (Bway) and Les Misérables (LA & SF).

WORK LIGHT PRODUCTIONS ( General Management ) Formed in 2005, WLP has since grown into a full service producing, investment, general management, and technical supervision company. Current and past productions: Olivier Award winning production of Jesus Christ Superstar (North America, UK Tour), Ain’t Too Proud (Broadway, North America, West End), Clue (North America), Cluedo (UK), and the North American tours of Mrs. Doubtfire, MAMMA MIA!, Company, RENT, An Officer and a Gentleman, Motown, Something Rotten!, Bandstand, R&H’s Cinderella, White Christmas, American Idiot, In The Heights  and Avenue Q . Produced Julie Andrews, The Gift of Music. WLP is led by founding partners Stephen Gabriel and Nancy Gabriel.  worklightproductions.com .

PORT CITY TECHNICAL ( Production Management ) is based in Charleston, S.C. Also referred to as “Work Light South,” PCT was initially started in 1993 as Technical Theater Solutions by Rhys Williams. TTS worked with WLP on many shows, including  American Idiot, In the Heights  and  Avenue Q . Since the conception of PCT, tours with WLP have included  Rent, An Officer And A Gentleman, Motown, R&H’s Cinderella, Something Rotten!, Bandstand, White Christmas  and the pre-Broadway  Ain’t Too Proud: The Temptations Musical . Current tours include  Ain’t Too Proud, Clue, Company, MAMMA MIA!, Mrs. Doubtfire , and  Jesus Christ Superstar .

TARA RUBIN CASTING ( Casting Director ) Selected Broadway and National Tours: The Outsiders, Back To The Future, Here Lies Love, Bad Cinderella, Bob Fosse’s Dancin’, KPOP, Mr. Saturday Night, SIX, Ain’t Too Proud . Selected Off-Broadway: Sing Street, Trevor, Between the Lines, Clueless . Film: "Here Today". Regional: Paper Mill Playhouse, La Jolla Playhouse, The Old Globe, Goodspeed.

THE BOOKING GROUP ( Tour Booking Agency ) Current tours include  Hamilton, The Book of Mormon, Come From Away, Funny Girl, Hadestown, MAMMA MIA!, Mean Girls, MJ, Six, Tina, To Kill A Mockingbird, The Wiz, Chicago, Hairspray . Future tours:  A Wonderful World, Parade, Peter Pan Goes Wrong, Some Like It Hot , and Sweeney Todd .

ALLIED GLOBAL MARKETING (Tour Marketing and Press) Current tours:  Ain’t Too Proud; Beetlejuice; The Book of Mormon; Funny Girl; Hadestown; MAMMA MIA!; Mean Girls; Mrs. Doubtfire; Pretty Woman; Wheel of Fortune LIVE!; A Wonderful World . Upcoming tours: Back to the Future; The Hip Hop Nutcracker; The Kite Runner; New York, New York; Some Like It Hot .

CHRISTINE SHERRILL ( Donna Sheridan ) last enjoyed the role of Donna during her residency with the Las Vegas company of MAMMA MIA! Other national credits include Kiss me Kate (Kate); Next to Normal (Diana); Guys and Dolls (Adelaide); Sunset Boulevard (Norma Desmond) which earned her the Joseph Jefferson award. TV/Film/Video: "FBI most Wanted," "Prophet," "Red Dead Redemption," "Landline."

ALISA MELENDEZ ( Sophie Sheridan ) is honored and overjoyed to be your mamma mija Sophie! Broadway: Almost Famous (u/s Penny Lane, swing). Regional: Rent (Mimi Marquez, Paper Mill), Almost Famous (Old Globe). Pace MT. Thank you Justin, Ross, CC, and the good Lord above. Mi familia, I LOVE YOU. For the dancing queens! @alisamelendez

CARLY SAKOLOVE ( Rosie ) Carly played Rosie in MAMMA MIA’s 2013/14 National Tour and on Royal Caribbean! Off Broadway: The Book of Merman (Ethel), NEWSical the Musical, The Marvelous Wonderettes (Betty Jean). TV: “The Watcher”(Netflix) Film: Joanna Gleason’s “The Grotto.” Singing Impressionist Headliner on Celebrity Cruises. Boston Conservatory graduate. Instagram: @carlysakolove . For my family!

JALYNN STEELE ( Tanya ) is thrilled to tour with MAMMA MIA! Broadway: The Lightning Thief (Sally & Others). Off Broadway: Sistas (Dr. Simone). National/International Tours: Fosse (Star). Regional Theater: Rock of Ages (Justice), Joseph (Pharaoh) & Mary Poppins (Mrs. Corry). Television: “Titanique The Musical: Livestream” (Ensemble) & “Sesame Street.” Love to my family & friends. @Jalynn_The_Entertainer

ROB MARNELL ( Harry Bright ) Broadway: TINA: The Tina Turner Musical (OBC), Beautiful (Gerry Goffin u/s), Gettin’ the Band Back Together (Joe Perry). Other: Jersey Boys (Bob Gaudio in Las Vegas, Joe Long in Clint Eastwood film), Rock of Ages (Stacee Jaxx). B.F.A. Elon University. Original comedy & music: www.robmarnell.com. Endless love to Laurel & our baby boy. For Elliot. @robmarnell

JIM NEWMAN ( Bill Austin ) Broadway: Hands on a Hardbody, Curtains, Minnelli on Minnelli, Steel Pier, Sunset Boulevard, Tommy . 1st National Tours: Kiss Me Kate, Big, Joseph...Dreamcoat . Film/Television: “Succession,” “And Just Like That,” “The Equalizer,” “FBI Most Wanted,” “Daddyhunt,” “After Forever,” “Love is Strange,” “Hiding in Daylight.” The Cowboy in Village People.

VICTOR WALLACE ( Sam Carmichael ) B’dway: Sam Carmichael in MAMMA MIA! final cast. Off-B’dway: Far From Heaven at Playwrights Horizons (Cast Recording). Tours: The Phantom of the Opera (Buquet, Phantom u/s), Les Misérables (Enjolras). Las Vegas: MAMMA MIA! (Sky) at Mandalay Bay Casino. Regional: Fun Home (Bruce Bechdel) at Coachella Valley Rep, Dragone’s Carmen (Escamillo) at La Jolla Playhouse.

GRANT REYNOLDS ( Sky ) is so excited to be making his Broadway National Tour debut with this beautiful company. Credits: The Muny’s Sweeney Todd , The Color Purple , Billy Porters directorial debut, “Anything’s Possible” on Amazon Prime. He is thankful to God, his fantastic family and his amazing team. For Grandma & Grandpa. @grantreynoldss

LOUIS GRIFFIN ( Eddie, u/s Sky ) Off-Broadway: We Are The Tigers . Tour: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella . Favorites: Miss Saigon, Newsies (Casa Manana), Joseph…Dreamcoat (The New Theatre), How To Succeed… (Maltz Jupiter). TV/Film: “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon”, “The Big Pitch.” Endless love and thanks to Elizabeth, family, friends, and the DGRW team. For Dad. @louisthegriffin

PATRICK PARK ( Pepper, Ensemble ) Broadway: KPOP . Regional: Mythic, The Louder We Get (Segal Centre). TV/Film: “Best Sellers,” “Appelles-Moi Si Tu Meurs.” Big gratitude to my family, friends, Tara Rubin Casting and everyone at ART Agency! @patrickpark

L'ORÉAL ROACHÉ ( Lisa, Ensemble ) ) is overjoyed to continue this epic ABBA legacy! Recent credits: Jesus Christ Superstar (Soul Singer, u/s Mary), SIX (Anne Boleyn), Aida (Aida). "God has brought me and will continue to bring me!" @loreal_roache

HALEY WRIGHT ( Ali, Ensemble ) Prior to this tour, Haley had been to only a handful of US states, so getting to travel AND do what she loves is just an absolute treat. Love and thanks to all her people! @haleyleft

SARAH AGRUSA ( Swing ) is thrilled to be making her professional debut in Mamma Mia! She is a proud graduate of CAP 21/Molloy University, and would like to thank her family/friends for their love and support! Instagram: @sarah_agrusa

GABE AMATO ( Ensemble, u/s Pepper, u/s Eddie ) Natl Tour: Cinderella (’17-’18) Regional: Gypsy (Goodspeed Opera House), West Side Story (MUNY), Cabaret (Asolo Rep). All the love to my family, friends and Take3Talent @gabe_c_amato

CARO DAYE ATTAYEK ( Ensemble, u/s Lisa ). Nat’l tours: Disney’s Aladdin, Hairspray . Select regional: Signature Theatre, The REV, Arts Center, New London Barn. Elon B.F.A. MT ’19. “Love to my parents, grandparents, family, friends, Pete, Tara Rubin Casting and Hybrid!” @caro_daye

ADIA OLANETHIA BELL ( Ensemble u/s Ali, u/s Lisa ) National Tour debut! Regional Favs: The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy, Capital Rep), The Comedy of Errors (u/s Luciana, Chicago Shakes). BFA: The University of Arizona. Rep: Gray Talent Group. I LOVE YOU MOM! IG: @adia_bell

DEAN CESTARI ( Swing ) is stoked to join the MM! family. Recent: Great Comet (Anatole; Shanghai), Sound of Music (Paper Mill), Kinky Boots (NSMT). TV: AHS. Thanks to the creative team, Tara Rubin Casting, HKA & my family. @deancestari

XAVI SOTO BURGOS ( Ensemble, u/s Sky ) National tour debut! Previous credits: Aladdin in Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular (Disney Cruise Line), Christopher in Cinderella: Enchanted Edition (Flat Rock Playhouse). Thanks to the real ones who believed in me. Bronx Proud! @xavi.s

EMILY CROFT ( Ensemble, u/s Donna, u/s Rosie ) National tour: Rock of Ages 10th Anniversary. TV/Film: “Law & Order: Organized Crime.” Other: Disney World, Disney Cruise Line. BFA SUNY Buffalo. Thanks to ATB, Martha & Janet. Love to my family & Josh. @emlurrr

MADISON DEADMAN ( Ensemble, u/s Sophie ) BFA graduate of CCM, performed in regional productions of Cabaret, Les Misérables , and Rock of Ages , and appears in TV & film. Stay tuned @mjdeadman and https://www.madisondeadman.com . Much love to Connor, her parents, and TTH agents.

JORDAN DE LEON ( Ensemble, u/s Pepper ) National Tour: The Prom . Select Regional: The Muny, PCLO, Seattle Rep, Fulton Theatre, DCPA, Pasadena Playhouse, The 5th Avenue Theatre. CCM. Rep: The Price Group. For my family and Blake IG: jordan_deleon_

NICO DiPRIMIO ( Ensemble, u/s Eddie ) Tours: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory , Jimmy Buffet’s Escape to Margaritaville, Elf, Charlie Brown Christmas Live . Regional: MAMMA MIA!, The Little Mermaid, Guys and Dolls . Love to his whole family! Thanks to Tara Rubin Casting, UIA, JHA! @nicoo_d

PATRICK DUNN ( Ensemble, u/s Bill, u/s Harry ) Recently seen leading the National Tour of Les Misérables as Valjean. Other credits include Phantom of the Opera (Phantom u/s), Waitress (Pie Eater), Candide (@Lincoln Center), A Christmas Carol (@MSG) - TCB. @ThePattyDwagon www.PatrickHDunn.com 0 Tonys.

STEPHANIE GENITO ( Ensemble, u/s Donna, u/s Tanya ) is over the moon to be making her tour debut! Regional: If/Then ; Rent ; A Chorus Line ; American Idiot . Gratitude to the TPG team, my family, the TGIF crew, my bestest Bear. For my Dancing Queen.

DANNY LOPEZ-ALICEA ( Swing/Dance Captain, u/s Father Alexandrios ) is thrilled to be back on the road with MAMMA MIA! National Tours: MAMMA MIA! , Something Rotten! Cruises: Kinky Boots (NCL), Priscilla (NCL) Regional: In the Heights (Engeman), The Producers (ACCC), La Cage (ACCC), WSS (Palace Theatre) @d.lopez580

MAKOA ( Swing ) is overjoyed to be making his debut with the National Tour of MAMMA MIA! A Native Hawaiian of Hilo, Hawai‘i and a graduate of NYU Tisch (‘22). Mahalo Ke Akua! Kūlia i ka nuʻu! @makoanyc @thekananaka

FAITH NORTHCUTT ( Swing, u/s Ali ) she/her. Faith is so pumped to be joining MAMMA MIA! Tours: Hairspray . Sending love and thanks to the whole MAMMA MIA! team and to friends and family. Proud FSU graduate. IG: @faithnorthcutt , faithnorthcutt.com

JASMINE OVERBAUGH ( Ensemble, u/s Tanya, u/s Rosie ) is aware of the power of live theatre and grateful to provide such a gift. Point Park '17. Notable credit: RENT 20th Anniversary! Overwhelming gratitude to Don and Eieshia. Support single moms by donating momsformomsnyc.org ( @jasminemoverbaugh )

GRAY PHILLIPS ( Swing, Assistant Dance Captain ) Touring: Tina, Legally Blonde . Regional: North Shore Music Theatre, Gateway, Engeman, Theatre By The Sea. Pace MT’19. For my family and Jacob. Thank you to Janet, Tara Rubin and the whole island fam! @grelph_

BLAKE PRICE ( Ensemble, u/s Sam, u/s Harry, u/s Bill ) National Tour: Monty in A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder . TV/Film: “FBI: Most Wanted,” “Awkwafina is Nora From Queens.” Thank you to The Price Group, my family and my future wife, Kat!

DORIAN QUINN ( Ensemble, u/s Bill, u/s Sam ) as an Oklahoma native and UCO alumni, Dorian is thrilled to be making his tour debut! Credits: Jersey Boys, Xanadu . Love and thanks to Dorian’s family and friends. Glory to God! @dairyquinn22 , @dq_drawingss www.DorianQuinn.org .

AMY WEAVER ( Ensemble, u/s Sophie ) Favorite credits: Jersey Boys National Tour (Francine), Hong Kong Disneyland (Merida) WKU alum. Special thanks to Kevin-Metzger Timson and Tara Rubin Casting, Bloc, my incredible family and God! Believes in mermaids and magic! @dreamweaver90210

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Songs music by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus ; lyrics by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus (Unless otherwise noted) Act 1 Sung By Honey, Honey Sophie Sheridan, Ali and Lisa Money, Money, Money Donna Sheridan, Ali, Rosie, Pepper and Company Thank You for the Music Sophie Sheridan, Sam Carmichael, Harry Bright and Bill Austin Mamma Mia (lyrics by Stig Anderson , Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus ) Donna Sheridan and Company Chiquitita Tanya, Rosie and Donna Sheridan Dancing Queen (lyrics by Stig Anderson , Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus ) Tanya, Rosie and Donna Sheridan Lay All Your Love on Me Sky, Sophie Sheridan and Company Super Trouper Donna Sheridan, Rosie, Tanya and Female Ensemble Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! Female Ensemble The Name of the Game (lyrics by Stig Anderson , Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus ) Sophie Sheridan and Bill Austin Voulez-Vous The Company Act 2 Sung By Under Attack Sophie Sheridan and Company One of Us Donna Sheridan S.O.S. (lyrics by Stig Anderson , Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus ) Donna Sheridan and Sam Carmichael Does Your Mother Know Tanya, Pepper and Company Knowing Me, Knowing You (lyrics by Stig Anderson , Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus ) Sam Carmichael Our Last Summer Harry Bright and Donna Sheridan Slipping Through My Fingers Sophie Sheridan The Winner Takes It All Donna Sheridan Take a Chance on Me Rosie and Bill Austin I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do Sam Carmichael, Donna Sheridan and Company I Have a Dream Sophie Sheridan
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Theater Review: MAMMA MIA! (25th Anniversary Tour)

by Dan Zeff on November 8, 2023

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The theater-going public may never get enough of Mamma Mia! Since the Swedish musical opened in London in 1999 there have been 50 productions throughout the world and the international audience now exceeds 65 million. The ABBA-based musical is playing a one week visit to San Diego and judging by the reaction from the full house yesterday, November 7 at the San Diego Civic Theatre , the show has lost none of its appeal, especially for the many groups of young female viewers who cheered every song from “Chiquitta” to “Voulez-Vous.”

For those who have been out of touch with musical theater for the last quarter of a century, Mamma Mia! unfolds on a Greek island. American expatriate Donna Sheridan operates a small taverna on the island while raising her daughter, Sophie. The narrative revolves around Sophie’s attempt to identify her real father. From reading her mother’s diary, Sophie discovers that her father could be one of three men who had relationships with Donna nine months before Sophie’s birth. Sophie invites the three men — Bill Austin, Harry Bright, and Sam Carmichael — to her wedding, hoping to discover which one is her true dad.

Agreed, this is a tenuous storyline on which to erect a full-length musical, but book author Catherine Johnson has done a noble job of injecting 22 ABBA songs by Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson into her tale. Although all the songs were written separately, Johnson makes them fit naturally into the story. The unaware spectator could easily accept that the songs were actually composed as a cohesive score specifically for the show.

The ABBA hits are all there, from the title song to “Waterloo,” “Thank You for the Music,” “Money, Money, Money,” “The Winner Takes It All,” “SOS,” and “Take a Chance on Me.” The megahit of the score is “Dancing Queen,” first sung during the opening act and then as the major number in the star-spangled finale. “Dancing Queen” drew a frenzied reaction from the 1999 opening night London audience and immediately cemented Mamma Mia! as a musical that would be around for a long, long time (it is now the sixth longest-running show in West End history).

What really elevates this production into a genuine must-see show are the performances by Christine Sherrill as Donna and Alisa Melendez (a native of nearby Carlsbad) as Sophie. Both have expressive, powerful voices and strong acting chops and their mother-daughter conflict near the end of the show is stirring and credible. As the three men in Donna’s past, Rob Marnell (Harry Bright), Jim Newman (Bill Austin), and Victor Wallace (Sam Carmichael) do what they can with paper thin roles.

I had difficulties with Jalynn Steele and Carly Sakolove as Donna’s girlfriends Tanya and Rosie respectively. Granted the characters are in the show primarily for comic relief, but they would be funnier and if they took their feet off the slapstick pedal and just let the comedy flow naturally.

The show’s motor is driven by Anthony Van Laast’s choreography, a rousing series of production numbers executed with inexhaustible enthusiasm and precision by the youthful chorus. Howard Harrison’s lighting designs created a series of stunning visual images. A seven-piece band laid down a solid soft rock accompaniment. Phyllida Lloyd is the director, Mark Thompson is the production designer, and Andrew Bruce and Bobby Aitken are the sound designers.

I have been an unapologetic Mamma Mia! idolator since I first saw the show almost 20 years ago. I have always been impressed with how much more ambitious artistically it was than it needed to be. The production could have coasted solely on the ABBA music and tossed Brown’s story, but then I suspect it wouldn’t have lasted 25 years and counting.

photos by Joan Marcus

Mamma Mia! National Tour ends November 12 at the San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 3rd Ave for tickets ($39-$169), visit Broadway SD tour continues; for dates and cities, visit Mamma Mia! The Tour for worldwide dates and cities, visit Mamma Mia!

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Your home for information about the touring broadway productions in north america, ‘mamma mia’ 25th anniversary tour cast announced.

Judy Craymer , creator and producer of Mamma Mia! , the ultimate feel-good show based on the songs of ABBA, is thrilled to announce the cast for the upcoming 25 th Anniversary North American Tour.

Leading the tour as Donna Sheridan is Christine Sherrill who last enjoyed the role of Donna during her residency with the Las Vegas company of MAMMA MIA! She will be joined by rising star Alisa Melendez as Sophie Sheridan, who was recently seen on Broadway in Almost Famous .

Joining Sherrill and Melendez are MAMMA MIA! alumni, Carly Sakolove as Rosie and Victor Wallace as Sam Carmichael. Principal casting also includes Jalynn Steele as Tanya, Rob Marnell as Harry Bright, Jim Newman as Bill Austin, and Grant Reynolds as Sky.

Rounding out the cast is Louis Griffin , Patrick Park , L’Oréal Roaché , Haley Wright , Gabe Amato , Adia Olanethia Bell , Xavi Soto Burgos , Emily Croft , Madison Deadman , Jordan De Leon , Nico DiPrimio , Patrick Dunn , Stephanie Genito , Tassy Kirbas , Danny Lopez-Alicea , Makoa , Faith Northcutt , Jasmine Overbaugh , Gray Phillips , Blake Price , Dorian Quinn , and Amy Weaver .

The celebrated and beloved musical will open with The Denver Center for Performing Arts this October before continuing on to play 35+ cities across North America. Full list of cities can be found at www.mammamiathetour.com .

Since premiering in London in 1999 and on Broadway in 2001, the irresistible musical has captured the hearts of millions around the globe. The sunny, funny tale of a mother, a daughter and three possible dads on a Greek island paradise, all unfolding to the storytelling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs, has now been seen live on stage by 65 million people across the world and turned into two record-breaking movies – MAMMA MIA! The Movie and MAMMA MIA! Here We Go Again .

With music & lyrics by Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus , MAMMA MIA! is written by Catherine Johnson , directed by Phyllida Lloyd and choreographed by Anthony Van Laast . The production is designed by Mark Thompson , with lighting design by Howard Harrison , sound design by Andrew Bruce & Bobby Aitken , and musical supervision, additional material & arrangements by Martin Koch .

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ROB MARNELL ( Harry Bright ) Broadway: TINA: The Tina Turner Musical (OBC), Beautiful (Gerry Goffin u/s), Gettin’ the Band Back Together (Joe Perry). Other: Jersey Boys (Bob Gaudio in Las Vegas, Joe Long in Clint Eastwood film), Rock of Ages (Stacee Jaxx). B.F.A. Elon University. Original comedy & music: www.robmarnell.com . Endless love to Laurel & our baby boy. For Elliot. @robmarnell

GRANT REYNOLDS (Sky) is so excited to be making his Broadway National Tour debut with this beautiful company. Credits: The Muny’s Sweeney Todd , The Color Purple , Billy Porters directorial debut, “Anything’s Possible” on Amazon Prime. He is thankful to God, his fantastic family and his amazing team. For Grandma & Grandpa. @grantreynoldss

LOUIS GRIFFIN (Eddie, u/s Sky) Off-Broadway: We Are The Tigers . Tour: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella . Favorites: Miss Saigon, Newsies (Casa Manana), Joseph…Dreamcoat (The New Theatre), How To Succeed…( Maltz Jupiter). TV/Film: “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon”, “The Big Pitch.” @louisthegriffin

L’OR É AL ROACH É (Lisa, Ensemble) is overjoyed to continue this epic ABBA legacy! Recent credits: Jesus Christ Superstar (Soul Singer, u/s Mary), SIX (Anne Boleyn), Aida (Aida). “God has brought me and will continue to bring me!” @loreal_roache

HALEY WRIGHT (Ali, Ensemble) Prior to this tour, Haley had been to only a handful of US states, so getting to travel AND do what she loves is just an absolute treat. Love and thanks to all her people! @haleyleft

GABE AMATO (Ensemble u/s Pepper & Eddie) Natl Tour: Cinderella (’17-’18) Regional: Gypsy (Goodspeed Opera House), West Side Story (MUNY), Cabaret (Asolo Rep). All the love to my family, friends and Take3Talent @gabe_c_amato

ADIA OLANETHIA BELL ( Ensemble u/s Ali, u/s Lisa) . National Tour debut! Regional Favs: The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy, Capital Rep), The Comedy of Errors (u/s Luciana, Chicago Shakes). BFA: The University of Arizona. Rep: Gray Talent Group. I LOVE YOU MOM! IG: @adia_bell

MADISON DEADMAN (Ensemble, u/s Sophie) BFA graduate of CCM, performed in regional productions of Cabaret, Les Misérables , and Rock of Ages, and appears in TV & film. Stay tuned @mjdeadman and https://www.madisondeadman.com . Much love to Connor, her parents, and TTH agents.

JORDAN DE LEON (Ensemble, u/s Pepper) National Tour: The Prom. Select Regional: The Muny, PCLO, Seattle Rep, Fulton Theatre, DCPA, Pasadena Playhouse, The 5th Avenue Theatre. CCM. Rep: The Price Group. For my family and Blake IG: jordan_deleon_

NICO DiPRIMIO (Ensemble, u/s Eddie) Tours: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory , Jimmy Buffet’s Escape to Margaritaville, Elf, Charlie Brown Christmas Live. Regional: MAMMA MIA!, The Little Mermaid, Guys and Dolls . Love to his whole family! Thanks to Tara Rubin Casting, UIA, JHA! @nicoo_d

PATRICK DUNN ( Ensemble, u/s Bill, u/s Harry ) Recently seen leading the National Tour of Les Misérables as Valjean. Other credits include Phantom of the Opera (Phantom u/s), Waitress (Pie Eater), Candide (@Lincoln Center), A Christmas Carol (@MSG) – TCB. @ThePattyDwagon www.PatrickHDunn.com 0 Tonys.

STEPHANIE GENITO (Ensemble, u/s Donna, u/s Tanya) is over the moon to be making her tour debut! Regional: If/Then; Rent; A Chorus Line; American Idiot . Gratitude to the TPG team, my family, the TGIF crew, my bestest Bear. For my Dancing Queen.

TASSY KIRBAS ( Ensemble, u/s Lisa, u/s Ali ). Tassy is a proud Wright State grad who’s beyond thrilled to experience their first National Tour! Credits: onstage swing, The Who’s Tommy (Goodman Theatre). Sally Bowles, Cabaret (Woodstock Playhouse). Charity, Sweet Charity (WSU).

DANNY LOPEZ-ALICEA ( Swing/Dance Captain) is thrilled to be back on the road with MAMMA MIA! National Tours: MAMMA MIA!, Something Rotten! Cruises: Kinky Boots (NCL), Priscilla (NCL) Regional: In the Heights (Engeman), The Producers (ACCC), La Cage (ACCC), WSS (Palace Theatre) @d.lopez580

MAKOA (Swing) is overjoyed to be making his debut with the National Tour of MAMMA MIA! A Native Hawaiian of Hilo, Hawai‘i and a graduate of NYU Tisch (‘22). Mahalo Ke Akua! Kūlia i ka nuʻu! @makoanyc @thekananaka

FAITH NORTHCUTT (Swing) . Faith is so pumped to be joining MAMMA MIA! Tours: Hairspray . Sending love and thanks to the whole MAMMA MIA! team and to friends and family. Proud FSU graduate. IG: @faithnorthcutt, faithnorthcutt.com

JASMINE OVERBAUGH (Ensemble, u/s Tanya, u/s Rosie) is aware of the power of live theatre and grateful to provide such a gift. Point Park ’17. Notable credit: RENT 20th Anniversary! Overwhelming gratitude to Don and Eieshia. Support single moms by donating momsformomsnyc.org (@jasminemoverbaugh)

GRAY PHILLIPS (Swing, Assistant Dance Captain) Touring: Tina, Legally Blonde . Regional: North Shore Music Theatre, Gateway, Engeman, Theatre By The Sea. Pace MT’19. For my family and Jacob. Thank you to Janet, Tara Rubin and the whole island fam! @grelph_

BLAKE PRICE (Ensemble, u/s Sam, u/s Harry ) National Tour: Monty in A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder . TV/Film: “FBI: Most Wanted,” “Awkwafina is Nora From Queens.” Thank you to The Price Group, my family and my future wife, Kat!

AMY WEAVER (Ensemble, u/s Sophie) Favorite credits: Jersey Boys National Tour (Francine), Hong Kong Disneyland (Merida) WKU alum. Special thanks to Kevin-Metzger Timson and Tara Rubin Casting, Bloc, my incredible family and God! Believes in mermaids and magic! @dreamweaver90210

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Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship, and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of ABBA. Sophie’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings her mother face to face with three men from her distant romantic past on the eve of a wedding they’ll never forget.

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A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits of ABBA. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited decades ago. MAMMA MIA! is the ultimate feel-good show.

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For nearly 25 years, people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story, and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show.

Recommended for age 10 and up.

(L to R) L’Oréal Roaché (Lisa), Alisa Melendez (Sophie Sheridan), and Haley Wright (Ali) Photo by Joan Marcus

Christine Sherrill (Donna Sheridan), and the Company of MAMMA MIA! 25th Anniversary Tour. Photo by Joan Marcus

(L to R) Jim Newman (Bill Austin), Victor Wallace (Sam Carmichael), and Rob Marnell (Harry Bright) Photo by Joan Marcus

(L to R) Alisa Melendez (Sophie Sheridan), and Christine Sherrill (Donna Sheridan) Photo by Joan Marcus

Alisa Melendez (Sophie Sheridan), and the Company of MAMMA MIA! 25th Anniversary Tour. Photo by Joan Marcus

(L to R) Jalynn Steele (Tanya), Christine Sherrill (Donna Sheridan), and Carly Sakolove (Rosie) Photo by Joan Marcus

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Christine Sherrill celebrating 25th anniversary tour of 'Mamma Mia!' in a familiar role

The show stars the veteran chicago actress in a role she’s performed more than 2,000 times, in a musical built around the music of abba..

Christine Sherrill (Donna Sheridan), and the Company of MAMMA MIA! 25th Anniversary Tour perform on stage.

Christine Sherrill (starring as Donna Sheridan, center) and the company of “Mamma Mia!”

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Christine Sherrill is certainly not “only 17” any longer — but she’s still having the time of her life as a dancing queen in the ABBA-infused hit show, “Mamma Mia!”

And Sherrill’s character’s name isn’t officially “dancing queen” — it’s Donna Sheridan — but it’s probably a title she deserves after performing, by her estimate, more than 2,000 times in the musical, arriving this week at the James M. Nederlander Theatre as part of a 25th anniversary tour.

“Clearly, I can’t go out with the kids in the show,” said Sherrill of how she paces herself for the demanding role. “I practice a lot of yoga. I can’t drink. I can’t talk excessively after the show or socialize.”

There has to be some socializing in Chicago, for a woman whose theater life kicked off here. You may have seen Sherrill, who attended Streamwood High School and Northern Illinois University, at Drury Lane Theatre, the Goodman Theatre, Northlight Theater, Marriott Theatre, and on a host of other local stages.

Sherrill name dropped Sean Allan Krill, a Chicago acting veteran in town to star in “Sunday in the Park with George” at the Studebaker Theater in May. The two have recently been comparing notes, she said, on what it’s like as a more mature actor to handle the nightly rigors of the stage life.

Christine Sherrill

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For those who don’t know the show, “Mamma Mia!,” which was also made into a 2008 movie starring Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth among many others, is about a young woman who invites three middle-aged men to her Greek island wedding in hopes of learning which one is actually her father. Long-buried emotions surface as Donna, Sherrill’s character and the bride’s mother, confronts her past. And what better way to unleash those emotions than with the immortal words of Swedish super band, ABBA?

Sherrill said she’s often asked if she’s grown tired of a musical that she’s been connected to, off and on, since 2006, including a Las Vegas residency production in the early 2000s at the now-defunct Tropicana resort. No, she reveals, because this version of the show feels “completely different” — even though little about what happens on stage has changed.

“It’s the resurgence of ABBA and the disco venue in younger generations,” she said. “So we’re meeting a lot of young kids who have not even been to musical theater, but they are coming for the ABBA music.”

"Cabaret" at the Marriott Theatre. Christine Sherrill as Fraulein Kost in 2014.. | PHOTO BY PETER COOMBS

“Cabaret” at the Marriott Theatre starred Christine Sherrill as Fraulein Kost in 2014.

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“Mamma Mia!” encourages audience participation. On this latest tour, audiences have been much more “assertive” than in the past, Sherrill said. From time to time, ushers have had to tell audience members during the show to sit down.

“We may have had one female audience member storm the stage to sing. She didn’t make it …. She was really enamored by Sam (Carmichael, one of Donna’s former flames and played in the show by Victor Wallace),” Sherrill said.

As she prepares to take the stage here in Chicago, Sherrill said she’s grateful for the opportunities she had here that helped launch her career, including being cast as Norma Desmond in the 2012 Drury Lane Theatre production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Sunset Boulevard,” for which she won a Jeff Award.

Christine Sherrill stars as Norma Desmond in "Sunset Boulevard" at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace in 2013.

Christine Sherrill won a Jeff Award for her portrayal of Norma Desmond in “Sunset Boulevard” at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace in 2013.

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“It brought me into a new career of playing leading ladies; prior to that, I found myself playing a lot of comic relief, ... a certain kind of role that was dim,” she said.

She credits former Drury Lane artistic director Bill Osetek with (as the ABBA song goes) taking a chance on her.

“It was a challenge for me, and I felt like he took a risk,” she said.

As for what she’s particularly looking forward to now that’s back in her early theatrical home, Sherrill said: “I’ve already made my Mother’s Day reservations for Petterino’s (restaurant).”

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MAMMA MIA! International Tour

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Shanghai Culture Square, Shanghai

1 - 16 May 2024

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Grand Theatre, Hangzhou

21 - 26 May 2024

Tianqiao Art Centre, Beijing

31 May - 6 June 2024

Jiangsu Centre, Nanjing

11 - 16 June 2024

Zhengzhou Grand Theater, Opera Theater

21 - 27 June 2024

Zhuhai Huafa & CPAA Grand Theatre

2 - 7 July 2024

Orange Theatre, Shenzhen

12 - 21 July 2024

Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong

26 July - 15 August 2024

Taipei National Theater, Taiwan

28 August - 1 September 2024

3Arena, Dublin

25 - 29 September 2024

Grimaldi Forum, Monaco

9 - 13 October 2024

Theatre 11, Zurich

16 October - 3 November 2024

Deutsches Theater, Munich

6 - 24 November 2024

Wiener Stadthalle Halle F, Vienna

27 November - 8 December 2024

Porsche Arena, Stuttgart

11 - 15 December 2024

Theater am Potsdamer Platz, Berlin

18 December 2024 - 5 January 2025

Metropol Theater, Bremen

15 - 19 January 2025

Festhalle, Frankfurt

22 - 26 January 2025

DNB Arena, Stavanger

13 - 15 February 2025

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Oslo Spektrum, Oslo

20 - 23 February 2025

Rockhal, Luxembourg

7 - 9 March 2025

Théâtre de beaulieu, Lausanne

19 - 30 March 2025

Politeama Rossetti, Trieste

23 - 27 April 2025

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30 April - 11 May 2025

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Carlsbad native leads national tour of ‘Mamma Mia!’

L’Oréal Roaché, left, Alisa Melendez and Haley Wright in "Mamma Mia!" national tour.

Alisa Melendez, who plays Sophie in the production arriving next week at the San Diego Civic Theatre, has loved the ABBA jukebox musical for most of her life

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When Alisa Melendez was growing up in Carlsbad, she decorated the walls of her bedroom with pictures of the singers, actors and theater productions she loved most — including a photo of Sophie, the 20-year-old central character in her family’s favorite musical: “Mamma Mia!”

Now it’s Melendez who could end up on someone’s bedroom wall someday. She’s starring as Sophie in the just-launched North American touring production of “Mamma Mia!” which will arrive at the San Diego Civic Theatre on Tuesday for a six-day run.

Melendez can’t believe she’s lucky enough to be starring in “Mamma Mia!” and bringing it home to San Diego County where family and friends will be able to see her perform.

The Carlsbad native found her passion for singing in church and at Tri-City Christian School in Vista and the Coronado School of the Arts. After graduating from an arts high school in Orange County, she earned her bachelor’s degree in musical theater from New York’s Pace University in 2020. She’s been working ever since, including making her Broadway debut last year in the Old Globe-born musical “Almost Famous.”

San Diego is the second stop on the 25th anniversary “Mamma Mia!” tour, which launched last week in Chicago. It’s scheduled to visit more than 35 cities in 2024.

“Mamma Mia!” is one of the most popular jukebox musicals of all time. Launched in 1999, it features the songs of ABBA members Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus wrapped around the multi-generational love story. Sophie is the soon-to-be-married daughter of single mom Donna, who runs a taverna on a Greek island. Sophie wants her father to walk her down the aisle, but she’s never met him. Donna had flings with three men who briefly visited the island as tourists 20 years ago and she never saw them again. Secretly, Sophie invites all three men to the island under the guise of Donna, and when they arrive, unexpected sparks fly.

Melendez recently answered some questions about her theater journey and her love for “Mamma Mia!” from the road.

Q: How has the “Mamma Mia!” tour been going, and what does it feel like to be starring in the show during its San Diego visit next week?

A: It’s been an incredible process, with an incredible team. I cannot wait for the world to see the magic this cast has been bringing to this show daily! We have our first preview in Elmira, New York, tonight and it is sold out. All of our performances here are at full capacity and I hear that’s becoming the norm for our upcoming stops as well. So get your tickets! The energy is already incredibly high, and I am elated to be able to share this with so many more people, including my hometown.

To return to San Diego as Sophie in “Mamma Mia!” is a blessing and a dream that I can’t believe is now my reality. This is for my home, my city that helped support and blossom me. My performance in this show will be a small but beautiful gift I can give to my home in return for loving me so well.

Jalynn Steele, Christine Sherrill and Carly Sakolove in the national touring production of "Mamma Mia!"

Q: I read that you’ve loved “Mamma Mia!” since you were in your tweens. What do you love about the musical?

A: I mean, it’s ABBA. I was obsessed. I grew up with ABBA and “Dancing Queen” blasting through the house on the weekends. When my parents came back from seeing their first Broadway show in New York City, “Mamma Mia!,” they brought back that cast album and it was on repeat. I thought it was incredible to give a certain life and story to the words of ABBA. It highlights love, joy, and freedom in such a beautiful way. I couldn’t help but get up and dance. I couldn’t help but sing every song. I couldn’t help but fall in love.

Q: When did you catch the acting bug and did you perform in theater in your elementary and middle school years?

A: I grew up singing in church where I played my first role ever as Mary in the Nativity scene and boy did I take that seriously! I did every show I could at my little Tri-City Christian school and community theater. I loved being onstage. I loved telling stories. I was inspired and encouraged to pursue acting at a very young age. That passion grew and flourished though middle school into high school, where I attended Coronado School of the Arts before transferring to Orange County School of the Arts to study musical theater.

Q: One of our reporters interviewed your mom, Lorraine, back in 2015 about your long daily commute by train to Santa Ana to attend the Orange County School of the Arts. Can you explain why it was important to you to make that sacrifice at such a young age?

A: I knew what I wanted. I knew what I was good and my family did, too. To have parents that supported my dream and what it took to pursue it is something I am forever grateful for. The importance of that sacrifice is so high to me because I think it created a foundation of what hard work felt like and the pay-off that came with it. That part of my life has always just put into perspective what this means to me — making each goal that I am blessed to achieve feel so extraordinary.

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Q: You appeared in the pre-Broadway tryout of “Almost Famous” at the Old Globe, then made your Broadway debut as a swing/understudy in the cast. Was achieving your Broadway dream as special as you hoped it would be?

A: Making my Broadway debut with “Almost Famous” was the ultimate dream come true, and then some. I never thought I would have the honor to debut as an understudy/swing and feeling that extra special sense of electricity and love from the cast and audiences every moment. Saving the show and bringing a whole new energy to the show is truly an honor, and to be carried by a cast full of so much joy and support is something I will never forget.

Q: When you’re not on the road, do you live in New York City? If so, where? And what do you love about living in the city?

A: Uptown, baby! I love living in Manhattan and the community, diversity and spontaneity that New York City brings to my life every day.

Q: I read a story that you grew up in a family of chiropractors. How old were you when you realized you didn’t want to join the family business?

A: I grew up at my parents’ practice, Gold Coast Chiropractic in sunny Cardiff-by-the-Sea, and have witnessed the magic that they do there my whole life. My brothers, too, who have gone on to also practice chiropractic with both of their spouses. I am so proud of them and the work that my family of six chiropractors do. Never have I ever considered joining the family business in any role other than biggest cheerleader. And they are my biggest cheerleaders, too. Always have been!

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Mamma Mia! Broadway First North American National Tour

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Mamma Mia! Broadway First North American National Tour on October 26 2023-Currently

Currently Playing:

James M. Nederlander Theatre, Chicago, IL
April 30 2024-May 19 2024

Current and Running:

Civic Center Music Hall, Oklahoma City, OK
May 21 2024-May 26 2024
Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne, IN
May 28 2024-May 29 2024
Morris PAC, South Bend, IN
May 31 2024-June 2 2024
Peace Center, Greenville, SC
June 4 2024-June 9 2024
Schuster Center, Dayton, OH
June 11 2024-June 16 2024
Belk Theater, Charlotte, NC
June 18 2024-June 23 2024
Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, FL
June 25 2024-June 30 2024
Bass Performance Hall, Fort Worth, TX
July 9 2024-July 14 2024
Orpheum Theatre, Memphis, TN
July 16 2024-July 21 2024
DPAC, Durham, NC
July 30 2024-August 4 2024
Academy of Music, Philadelphia, PA
August 6 2024-August 11 2024
Opera House, Washington, DC
August 13 2024-September 1 2024
Aronoff Center, Cincinnati, OH
September 3 2024-September 15 2024
Tanger Center, Greensboro, NC
September 17 2024-September 22 2024
Opera House, Boston, MA
September 24 2024-October 6 2024
Ed Mirvish Theatre, Toronto, ON
October 2024–November 2024
PPAC, Providence, RI
November 12 2024-November 17 2024
Auditorium Theatre, Rochester, NY
November 19 2024-November 24 2024
DeVos Performance Hall, Grand Rapids, MI
November 26 2024-December 1 2024
Fox Cities PAC, Appleton, WI
December 17 2024-December 22 2024
Jacksonville Center, Jacksonville, FL
January 7 2025-January 12 2025
Dr. Philips Center, Orlando, FL
January 14 2025-January 26 2025
Straz Center, Tampa, FL
January 28 2025-February 2 2025
Hayes Hall, Naples, FL
February 4 2025-February 9 2025
Arsht Center, Miami, FL
February 18 2025-February 23 2025
Fox Theater, Atlanta, GA
February 25 2025-March 2 2025
Chrysler Hall, Norfolk, VA
March 4 2025-March 9 2025
TPAC, Nashville, TN
March 18 2025-March 23 2025
BJCC Concert Hall, Birmingham, AL
March 28 2025-March 30 2025
Majestic Theater, San Antonio, TX
April 1 2025-April 6 2025
Hobby Center, Houston, TX
April 8 2025-April 13 2025
Music Hall, Dallas, TX
April 15 2025-April 27 2025
Segerstrom Center, Costa Mesa, CA
May 13 2025-May 18 2025
Centennial Hall, Tucson, Tucson, AZ
May 20 2025-May 25 2025
ASU Gammage, Tempe, AZ
May 27 2025-June 1 2025
Paramount Theatre, Seattle, WA
June 10 2025-June 15 2025
First Interstate Center, Spokane, WA
June 17 2025-June 22 2025
Buell Theatre, Denver, CO
June 25 2025-June 29 2025
Fisher Theatre, Detroit, MI
April 23 2024-April 28 2024
Hippodrome Theatre, Baltimore, MD
April 16 2024-April 21 2024
Shea's PAC, Buffalo, NY
April 9 2024-April 14 2024
Hershey Theatre, Hershey, PA
April 2 2024-April 7 2024
Benedum Center, Pittsburgh, PA
March 26 2024-March 31 2024
Overture Center, Madison, WI
March 19 2024-March 24 2024
Ohio Theatre, Columbus, OH
March 12 2024-March 17 2024
Music Hall, Kansas City, MO
March 5 2024-March 10 2024
Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis, IN
February 27 2024-March 3 2024
Marcus Center, Milwaukee, WI
February 20 2024-February 25 2024
Fabulous Fox Theatre, St. Louis, MO
February 13 2024-February 18 2024
Orpheum Theatre, Minneapolis, MN
February 6 2024-February 11 2024
Connor Palace, Cleveland, OH
January 30 2024-February 4 2024
Des Moines Civic Center, Des Moines, IA
January 23 2024-January 28 2024
Wharton Center, East Lansing, MI
January 16 2024-January 21 2024
Orpheum Theater, Omaha, NE
January 9 2024-January 14 2024
Eccles Theater, Salt Lake City, UT
December 19 2023-December 24 2023
Center for the Performing Arts, San Jose, CA
'December 12 2023-December 17 2023
Golden Gate Theatre, San Francisco, CA
December 5 2023-December 10 2023
Pantages Theatre, Los Angeles, CA
November 14 2023-December 3 2023
Civic Theatre, San Diego, CA
November 7 2023-November 12 2023
Buell Theater, Denver, CO
October 31 2023-November 5 2023
Clemens Center, Elmira, NY
October 26 2023-October 27 2023

Friday,May 3 2024-7:30pm-James M. Nederlander Theatre, Chicago, IL

At This Performance

(in order of appearance)

Anna....................................................................Donna Sheridan

Snow White....................................................................Sophine Sheridan

Rapunzel...................................................................Rosie

Moana....................................................................Tanya

Prince Philip....................................................................Harry Bright

Prince Charming...................................................................................Bill Austin

Kristoff...................................................................................Sam Carmichael

Prince Naveen...................................................................................Sky

Bert...................................................................................Eddie

Mamma Mia! Broadway First North American National Tour Current Cast

Anna as Donna Sheridan

Snow White as Sophine Sheridan

Rapunzel as Rosie

Moana as Tanya

Prince Philip as Harry Bright

Prince Charming as Bill Austin

Kristoff as Sam Carmichael

Prince Naveen as Sky

Prince Florian as Eddie

Li Shang as Pepper,Ensemble

Mirabel Madrigal as Lisa,Ensemble

Pocahontas as Ali, Ensemble

Bert as Ensemble

Princess Elena as Ensemble

Princess Tiana as Ensemble

Aladdin as Ensemble

Jasmine as Ensemble

Ariel as Ensemble

Genie as Ensemble

Panchito Pistoles as Ensemble

Mary Poppins as Ensemble

Baloo as Ensemble

Prince Eric as Ensemble

Belle as Ensemble

Goofy as Swing,Dance Captain

Felix Madrigal as Swing

Asha as Swing

Daisy Duck as Swing, Assistant Dance Captain

Understudies:

Understudy For Donna Sheridan - Jasmine,Mulan

Understudy For Sophine Sheridan - Ariel,Belle

Understudy For Rosie - Jasmine,Mary Poppins

Understudy For Tanya - Mulan,Mary Poppins

Understudy For Harry Bright - Max Goof,Baloo

Understudy For Bill Austin - Max Goof,Prince Eric

Understudy For Sam Carmichael - Baloo,Prince Eric

Understudy For Sky - Prince Florian,Aladdin

Understudy For Pepper - Bert,Genie

Understudy For Eddie - Bert,Panchito Pistoles

Understudy For Ail - Princess Tiana,Asha

Understudy For Lisa - Princess Tiana,Princess Elena

Mamma Mia! Broadway First North American National Tour Original Cast

Minnie Mouse Fifth as Ensemble

Understudy For Ail - Princess Tiana,Minnie Mouse

Understudy For Lisa - Princess Tiana,Minnie Mouse

Entertainment | “Mamma Mia” at the Fisher Theatre still…

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Things to do, subscriber only, entertainment | “mamma mia” at the fisher theatre still makes dancing queens of us all, 25 years later.

And 25 years later the show — at Detroit’s Fisher Theatre through Sunday, April 28 — it still reigns as one of if not the best of its ilk, turning “here we go again” into a rallying cry for anyone with a taste for glitter, sequins, camp, indelible pop songs and a twisted, geometrical love story.

Built around songs from the Swedish quartet’s ABBA, “Mamma Mia” was the first truly successful narrative jukebox musical — not a stage biography but a new story that used that body of established hits a storytelling devices. The shifts into song are still occasionally abrupt, but it’s usually easy to forgive the transition by the time the first chorus hits.

Much of “Mamma Mia’s” enduring charm is in the durability of those tunes; composers Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus aren’t one of the history’s top songwriting teams for no good reason. But Catherine Johnson’s book sometimes gets short shrift; it’s a story that’s hard to get tired of, touching lightly but still resonantly on themes ranging from romance to mortality and aspirations unfulfilled as a Donna Sheridan — feminist pop star turned single working mother — prepares for her 20-year-old daughter Sophie’s wedding on the fictional Greek island of Kalokairi.

When Sophie snoops through her mother’s diary and invites the three men who could possibly be her father to the nuptials, hellacious fun breaks loose — but “Mamma Mia” also finds a bit of poignancy in the characters’ reflections about their lives and the people they’ve grown up to be.

Rest assured that the fun eclipses all that, however, as another nimble cast romps through “Mamma Mia’s” joyful production numbers, whether its Donna and her former Dynamos bandmates donning disco fashions for “Dancing Queen,” a male chorus line high-kicking through “Lay All Your Love on Me” in snorkels and flippers or the three potential dads engulfed by Sophie and her friends in “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight).” The sound mix is hot and the stage sets are even more minimal, but those only contribute to a stripped-down, over-the-top attitude that serves the show ell.

The standout moments come one after the other, although the show-stopper is “Chiquitita,” delivered by Donna (Christine Sherrill), Rosie (Jasmine Overbaugh) and Tanya (Jalynn Steele) as a brilliant physical comedy that borders on farce. Sherrill also eats up the stage during her solo performances of “One of Us” and a diva-caliber “The Winner Takes All,” while she shares affecting duets with Victor Wallace (as former paramour Sam Carmichael) and with Blake Price (as Harry Bright, another past love) on “SOS” and “Our Last Summer,” respectively.

And Overbaugh teams with Jim Newman (Bill Austin, another past…well, you know) for a hilarious vocal and physical exchange during “Take a Chance on Me.”

And then there’s “Mamma Mia’s” encore, well-known enough that nobody in their right mind leaves during the bows. The extra renditions of “Mamma Mia,” “Dancing Queen” and “Waterloo” — the latter with Wallace, Price and Newman sporting their own lurid outfits — sends the audience out on a genuine high. After all these years that’s no spoiler alert, but it’s one of the many joys “Mamma Mia” continues to spoil us with.

“Mama Mia” runs Tuesday, April 23 to April 28 at the Fisher Theatre, 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit. 313-872-1000 or broadwayindetroit.com .

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The production is currently seeking actors for the show's principal roles to begin rehearsals in September 2023 and aims to launch in October of the same year.

According to an Equity casting notice, a new national tour of the hit musical, Mamma Mia!, will hit the road in 2023.

The tour will feature direction and chroreography by original creatives, director Phyllida Lloyd and choreographer Anthony Van Laast .

Catherine Johnson 's sunny, funny story of love, laughter and friendship set to the pop hits of ABBA has been thrilling London audiences for over 10 years. More recently it became the biggest British hit movie of all time when the three women who created the worldwide stage smash hit adapted it for the silver screen. Inspired by the storytelling magic of ABBA's songs, from "Dancing Queen" and "Take A Chance On Me" to "Super Trouper" and "Thank You For The Music," MAMMA MIA!'s enchanting tale of family and friendship unfolds on a Greek Island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past to the island they last visited 20 years ago. Over 40 million people worldwide have been dancing in the aisles to this sensational musical, and London is where it all began back in 1999.

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MANY people have seen and loved the movie, maybe even sung along to the songs of Abba in the romantic-comedy musical. Now get ready for the stage production of Mamma Mia, which comes to the Naparima Bowl, San Fernando, for six shows between May 2-5.

Producer Andrew Seepersad, a Trinidadian now resident in Toronto, Canada, told Newsday this musical represents part of a three-four year journey he has taken to rebuild the south theatre community

In a telephone interview from Toronto, Seepersad, the brother of Justice Frank Seepersad, said growing up in San Fernando, the theatre space used to be vibrant. Post-covid19, his observation is that the theatre industry is still suffering from the after-effects of the pandemic.

His long-term goal, he said, is to revitalise music theatre, which he sees as a key contributor to the performing arts landscape.

Being a southerner and having cut his teeth in the industry through his alma mater Presentation College, San Fernando, and at the Naparima Bowl, he now wants to re-establish the Bowl as the home of theatre in Trinidad and Tobago.

The Broadway musical production is being presented by Proscenium Theatre Company (PTC), headed by Seepersad and Mervyn de Goeas.

PTC, founded in 2010, is best remembered for three of its large-scale musicals – Rent, Little Shop of Horrors, and The Wiz – as well as others including Rabbit Hole and Moon on a Rainbow Shawl.

Seepersad said it is the first time this popular Broadway musical, which debuted in London in 1999 and has become a global phenomenon, is coming to Trinidad.

“I don’t think it has ever been played to audiences in the Caribbean.”

The story is about a young woman named Sophie who wants her father to walk her down the aisle, but does not know who he is.

From the pages of her mother’s (Donna) diaries, she discovered that one of three of Donna’s past lovers – Sam, Bill and Harry – could be her dad. She secretly invites them to her mother’s hotel. Their arrival results in conflict, misunderstandings and reconciliations.

The movie, which starred Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth, is told through the use of Abba’s music such as Dancing Queen, Knowing Me, Knowing You, Take a Chance on Me, Thank You for the Music, Money, Money, Money, The Winner Takes It All, Voulez-Vous, and of course, Mamma Mia.

Seepersad explained while he is not authorised to change the script, the cast would be totally local, with no foreign accents.

It is being headlined by real-life mother and daughter Aurora Tardieu and Michelle Tardieu-Attale, who play mother and daughter Sophie and Donna. The two have been members of the Marionettes Chorale.

The show will also feature actor Cecilia Salazar who plays Tanya, Errol James who is cast as one of the potential fathers – Harry, Stefan Williams as Bill, and Wayne Lee-Sing as the third possible dad, Sam.

On the prohibitive cost of staging a play of this quality, Seepersad, said, “The idea of producing musical theatre is crazy expensive. There are not many people who are able to do it or who are willing to take the risk of doing it.”

Blessed with the finance and passion, Seepersad, an MBA/doctoral candidate in innovation management, has been able to combine his business and artistic acumen before investing.

“I am always very thoughtful (about) how I produce, what I spend money on and how we set up something. I am not going to start a show knowing I am going to lose money.

He and de Goeas take on a lot of do-it-yourself projects to save on costs.

“I always do the sets on design and build and Mervyn almost always does our costuming. We do our own make up and generally do our own marketing. We don’t hire anybody to do things we can do ourselves.”

Nevertheless, Seepersad said any production his team undertakes is done with leaving a lasting memory in mind so audiences will want to come back.

“We don’t have a ready or steady audience. and that is what we are trying to build.”

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The Importance of Being Earnest

By Oscar Wilde

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Public booking opens at midday on Thursday 23 May

A Trivial Comedy for Serious People

Being sensible can be excessively boring. At least Jack thinks so.

While assuming the role of dutiful guardian in the country, he lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy takes on a similar facade.

Unfortunately, living a double life has its drawbacks, especially when it comes to love. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate.

Max Webster (Donmar’s Macbeth ; Life of Pi ) directs a joyful and flamboyant reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke ( Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom ; Doctor Who ) is joined by Ncuti Gatwa ( Doctor Who ; Sex Education ) and Hugh Skinner ( W1A ; Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again ) in this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance.

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Jon Clark is a Tony and Olivier award-winning lighting designer. He has designed extensively in the West End, on Broadway, for the National Theatre, Royal Opera House, Royal Shakespeare Company and with many other companies in the UK and internationally.

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Recent National Theatre includes: Nye (also Wales Millennium Centre), Till the Stars Come Down, The House of Bernarda Alba , Othello , The Crucible (also West End), Blues for an Alabama Sky and The Corn is Green

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