Mamma Mia!
Even if you aren't a fan of ABBA, you'll be a fan of Mamma Mia! Make sure to see it before it slips through your fingers in this farewell tour.
DC Metro Theatre Arts
Why see Mamma Mia!?
The 25th Anniversary Tour!
It's time to break out the platform shoes and feather boas - Mamma Mia is BACK! With 25 years since this sunshine-filled show redefined the concept of the jukebox musical for the new century. It's a bittersweet yet hilarious story of single mother Donna, struggling to cope with her young daughter's impending marriage on a picturesque Greek island. Throw into the mix three lovers from her past, any of whom could be the father of her daughter. Sparks are sure to fly!
Originally the brainchild of British producer Judy Cramer and playwright Catherine Johnson, the two were inspired to use the band's hits in a theatrical setting after meeting with two of the band's founding members, Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus. The show finally premiered in London's West End in 1999 and has spawned numerous international productions as well as inspiring the global smash hit movie starring Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried.
This blockbuster musical contains all of the band's most famous hits, including 'Super Trouper', 'Lay All Your Love On Me', 'Dancing Queen', 'Waterloo', plus less well-known but equally touching songs such as 'Slipping Through My Fingers' and 'Our Last Summer'.
What is Mamma Mia! about?
On the sunny Greek island of Kalokairi, Sophie is feverishly planning her forthcoming wedding to the handsome and idealistic Sky, but is saddened that her mother Donna has never told her the identity of her father. After poring secretly over Donna's diary, she identifies three potential candidates; adventurer Bill, stockbroker Sam and ex-rocker Harry and secretly invites them to the island, hoping to find out once and for all, who will walk her up the aisle as her father.
Needless to say, when all three men arrive at the same time, Donna is thrown into an emotional quandary, as old feelings long forgotten all stir up to the surface. With the help of her two best friends and ex-bandmates of their glam rock outfit Donna and the Dynamos, Donna takes a trip down memory lane. At the same time, Sophie and Sky are facing doubts of their own, with Sophie feeling obligated to help her mother refurbish their ramshackle hotel, but Sky yearning for adventure away from the island.
A hedonistic joint bachelor party for both youngsters winds up with surprising confessions and confrontations that threaten the wedding. Donna must face her ex-lovers and deal with the tumult of emotions running havoc through her. As the day of the wedding dawns, will Sophie ever discover who her father is? And will Donna finally lay the past to rest and follow her heart?
Key Information
Audience
Run Time
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Cast
Christine Sherrill as Donna Sheridan
Alisa Melendez as Sophie Sheridan
Carly Sakolove as Rosie
Jalynn Steele as Tanya
Victor Wallace as Sam Carmichael
Rob Marnell as Harry Bright
Jim Newman as Bill Austin
Grant Reynolds as Sky
With
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.
Creative
Music and Lyrics by Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus
Book by Catherine Johnson
Produced by Judy Craymer and Richard East
Directed by Phyllida Lloyd
Choreography by Anthony Van Laast
Lighting by Howard Harrison
Sound by Andrew Bruce and Martin Koch
Awards
2002 TONY AWARDS
Nominations
Best Musical
Best Book of a Musical (Catherine Johnson)
Best Orchestrations (Benny Andersson, Bjrn Ulvaeus, Martin Koch)
Reviews
Customer reviews
elise stelling
Mamma Mia
Carrie Baker
Ten thumbs up!
Anonymous
FUN FILLLED