Mamma Mia: The Musical

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It's been 10 days since I've watched Mamma Mia: The Musical and I am still hungover about the whole productions. I have always loved musicals even as a kid. I even joined theatre club in grade school but sadly that dream ended for me when I realized I cannot sing to save my life. 

Mamma Mia! by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus is the smash hit broadway and west end musical based on the songs of ABBA. It features songs such as Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, and Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! The international tour is on going and is currently here in the Philippines from September 29, 2018 (Saturday) to October 21, 2018 (Sunday). 

Mammia Mia! first opened in London's West End in 1999 and it still popular after 20 years. With 2 successful movie adaptations, Mamma Mia and Mamma Mia: Here we go again.  What makes this different from other musicals that I have watched before is that prior the final curtain call, the members of the casts performed "Mamma Mia", "Dancing Queen", and "Waterloo" in a concert like performance where in the audience can stand up, dance, and sing with the cast. The performance was so lively and fun to watch. 
I was seated in the Orchestra Center. 
The story revolves around 20-years-old Sophie Sheridan, who is getting married, invites three men her mother dated in past to her wedding to figure out which one could be her father. While her mother, Donna, catches up with two of her friends while dealing with the fact that her daughter is getting married at such a young age. 

The cast for this current international tour are:
Lucy May Barker (Sophie Sheridan)
Leisha Mollyneaux (Ali)
Lottie Henshall (Lisa)
Helen Anker (Tanya)
Nicky Swift(Rosie)
Shona White (Donna Sheridan)
Philip Ryan (Sky)
Matt Jordan-Pidgeon (Pepper)
Michael Nelson (Eddie)
Daniel Crowder (Harry Bright)
Matthew Rutherford(Bill Austin)
Tamlyn Henderson (Sam Carmichael)
Matthew Rochetti (Father Alexander). 
Natalie Langston plays Donna at certain performances.

With my sisters. 
Performance Schedule:
Tuesday - Sunday Evenings 8:00pm
Saturday and Sunday Matinees 3:00pm

Gala Performance:
Tuesday October 2, 2018 7:30pm


With my mom and two sisters.
"IT'S ABBA-SOLUTELY FABULOUS" - Bristol Post 

Join the ultimate feel-good show MAMMA MIA!, the world’s sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical!
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. 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!

This irresistibly funny show has been thrilling audiences all around the world and now the International Tour returns to Manila– there’s never been a better time to see this unforgettable musical. Whatever age you are, you can’t help but have the time of your life at MAMMA MIA! 

"THE SUNNIEST OF ALL MUSICALS" - Sunday Express 

Official Trailer for the Smash-Hit Musical MAMMA MIA! 
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XOXO,
Isabel

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