After virtually two and a half many years, “Mamma Mia!” is again on Broadway at its authentic house within the Winter Backyard Theatre (1634 Broadway). This musical tells a fascinating story that options the enjoyable music of ABBA — it’s a chance to listen to ABBA hits like “Dancing Queen,” “Figuring out Me, Figuring out You,” “Mamma Mia,” “Cash, Cash, Cash,” “S.O.S.,” “Tremendous Trouper,” “Take a Probability on Me,” “The Identify of the Recreation,” and “The Winner Takes It All.” I noticed some attendees sporting tie-dyed pants, platform footwear, and lace tops to get into the vibe.
The musical takes place on a Greek Island the place Sophie is about to marry Sky. Her mom Donna doesn’t know that she has invited the three males who have been in Donna’s life the yr that she acquired pregnant with Sophie — Harry, Sam, and Invoice. When these males get to the island and Donna sees them, that’s the place the zaniness begins. There may be positively romance within the air, however for who?
There are numerous enjoyable, great performances filled with humor, ardour, and delight. Donna, the principle character, is portrayed by Christine Sherrill. Her efficiency at first and into a part of the second act was nothing spectacular — she didn’t actually appear to get into the function till close to the tip of the manufacturing, when she gave all her power and being to “The Winner Takes It All.” Earlier than that, she gave the impression to be straining as she sang. Possibly I got here to an off efficiency.
The corporate surrounding her was on level from the second they stepped on stage. African American Jalynn Steele (Tanya) and Carly Sakolove (Rosie) ship exceptionally participating performances. Their power, vocal presents, and dancing have been great. Amy Weaver is pleasant as Sophie. She and Grant Reynolds, who performs Sky, had nice chemistry on stage. Nonetheless, there are occasions when you possibly can’t clearly hear what they’re singing as a result of the music drowns them out.
The actors taking part in Sophie’s potential fathers are completely marvelous. Victor Wallace is memorable as Sam, Donna’s past love. He has a easy attraction. Rob Marnell is delectable as Harry and Jim Newman is energized, humorous, and charming as Invoice.
The musical has participating choreography by Anthony Van Laast and route by Phyllida Lloyd. On the technical facet, the manufacturing is designed by Mark Thompson, lighting by Howard Harrison, and sound by Andrew Bruce and Bobby Aitken, with superb costumes by Lucy Gaiger.
The manufacturing has music and lyrics by Benny Anderson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, in addition to songs with Stig Anderson, and a e book by Catherine Johnson.
Whereas I loved listening to the music of ABBA, the perfect a part of the present was after the solid took a bow and went right into a mini-concert of ABBA’s finest songs, performing them in entrance of an viewers that leaped to their toes, sang, and danced alongside. The power of the solid, together with Sherrill, was off the chain.
For tickets, go to mammamiabway.com.
