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Aw, Shucks! Mamma Mia! finished at 5th Avenue Theatre on February 25, 2018

Mamma Mia!

Mamma Mia! at 5th Avenue Theatre

Aw, Shucks! Mamma Mia! finished at 5th Avenue Theatre on February 25, 2018

Why see Mamma Mia!?

You Can dance, You can Jive

Calling all dancing queens! 5th Avenue presents their staging of Mamma Mia!, the Mediterranean-set love story built around the hit songs of Abba. Created by the group's two songwriters Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, alongside British playwright Catherine Johnson, this exuberant jukebox musical is a sunny romantic romp that will have you singing in the aisles to 'Waterloo,' 'Super Trooper,' 'Knowing Me, Knowing You,' and countless other iconic numbers.

Since it premiered in London in 1999, Mamma Mia! has gone onto become one of the most successful musicals of all time, and was adapted for the silver screen with a starry cast including Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan.

What is Mamma Mia! About?

The show revolves around single mother Donna who is planning her daughter Sophie's wedding on an idyllic Greek Island. Unbeknownst to her, Sophie has invited three former lovers from her past to the wedding, hoping to discover which one is her father. Cue romantic shenanigans and sparkly costumes galore.

Key Information

Audience

Recommended for ages 7 and over

Dates

Finished Feb 25, 2018

Creative

Book by Catherine Johnson
Music & Lyrics by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus

Reviews

Customer reviews

10 reviews, average rating: (4.5 Stars)

Jessica

WE LOVED THIS PRODUCTION!

I’m not sure what’s up with some of the man-hating reviews here, but we all loved this show, and thought the men did a great job! Yes, the focus of the show is naturally on Sophie and her two friends – and they were great -- but in no way were the male leads inferior to the women. They each brought a fresh approach, a new interpretation to their characters. Someone else described the choreography as ‘a bit high-school amateurish’. Really? It’s comments like this that makes me wonder if they saw the same show. The choreography was fresh, with dancers and leads interweaving in a series very intricate patterns…hardly ‘amateurish’. And lastly, someone else asked why did the men get the final bows when the show was mainly about the women? I don’t know, but I look at it as a symbolic tribute to the women’s influence on them. It was definitely one of the highlights of a great show, a show that we’ll remember for a long time! ... Read more

Jennie G

Better than the Traveling Broadway version

I saw the traveling Broadway version many years ago and this one is better. Some of the choreography is incredibly clever. Donna and her two friends, Rosie and Tanya, steal the show. Their voices are absolutely incredible and their routines had the whole audience standing, waving their arms, and whooping with pure joy. It was incredible to be swept away by such happiness. The three male leads weren't as strong as the three female leads, but they had much less important roles, so that was okay. Afterall, the most they did was provide sperm and then disappear! So, maybe this is why the three women always featured in the billboards are the three middle-aged women. Yea Baby! This show also highlights how much fabulous talent there is in Seattle. Only a few actors came from other cities. I was blown away. ... Read more

Marcia

Absolutely Delightful!

I love the movie with Meryl Streep so was hesitant to see this production, but when my daughter invited me I said YES! And I am so glad I went. What a funny, sexy, dynamic production. Loved all the acting, the dancing, the singing. Great comedy at times, not in the movie. Powerhouse lead "Donna" and other great vocalists too. Definitely female empowerment. Clever stage setting. The crowd was completely captivated and enthusiastic. Truly an exciting fun night - not to be missed! ... Read more
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