Mamma Mia! at Benedum Center Pittsburgh
A mother. A daughter. And three possible dads. What?! That’s Mamma Mia for you! A feel-good story that’s captivated audiences around the world for over two decades is on a North American tour and it’s landing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania soon! So, it’s time to break out the platform shows and feather boas because Mamma Mia! is coming to town!
Mamma Mia! will run at the Benedum Center Pittsburgh for its 25th anniversary tour from the 26th to the 31st of March, 2024. With a hilarious yet touching storyline, unforgettable songs and dance numbers, everyone who attends will have an unforgettable time at this show! Now, what are you waiting for? Go ahead and grab your tickets to see Mamma Mia! live in action when it comes to town. Secure your spots before they sell out!
Mamma Mia! Tickets:
“A couple of hours of pure, unadulterated escapism” – Stoke Sentinel
“This hilarious, feel-good musical is a force to be reckoned with” – Dress Circle Antics
“An experience that leaves you with a heart full of music and a spirit soaring with joy!” – Luxury Insider
Mamma Mia! is the tale of a mother, a daughter, and three possible dads on a Greek island paradise. And yes, it’s as beautiful and fun as it sounds. Whether you’ve been a fan of the franchise for a long time, or it’s your first time seeing the show, one thing is for certain: you’re going to have an amazing time at this show.
“For the past 25 years, Mamma Mia! has entertained audiences around the world from London to Broadway to regional productions and on the big screen,” says producer Judy Craymer. “We could not be more excited for new and returning audiences to experience Mamma Mia! this upcoming season.”
“One of those nights when you sit back and let a nutty kind of joy just sweep over you!” – New York Post
“Almost two dozen hits from the ’70s pop sensation ABBA form the spine of this worldwide smash” – TimeOut New York
MAMMA MIA! is written by Catherine Johnson with music & lyrics by Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus. The production is directed by Phyllida Lloyd and choreographed by Anthony Van Laast. It 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.
Christine Sherrill, who last enjoyed the role of Donna during her residency with the Las Vegas company of MAMMA MIA!, is leading the tour as Donna Sheridan. She will be joined by rising star Alisa Melendez as Sophie Sheridan, who was recently seen on Broadway in Almost Famous. Joining the two 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.
“My introduction to ‘Mamma Mia!’ was my parents,” Alisa Melendez, starring as Sophie, said. “It was the first Broadway show they ever saw when they went to New York City together when I was really young. They came back with that soundtrack, and I fell in love with it.” She continued, “I didn’t think I’d ever get to be Sophie, because I didn’t think I ever looked like what I saw, which is usually — and everything I’ve seen — a shorter, smaller, blonde, white young girl. And that is not what I am. I am about 5’9”, pushing 5’10”, Mexican girlie, Latina woman. I never thought [I could be Sophie] physically, and I thought my tone was different — my vocal sounds.”
Completing the ensemble are 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.
“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.” – DC Metro Theatre Arts
“With MAMMA MIA! The Musical, the name of the game is to have a good laugh and sing along to the timeless hits of ABBA.” – The AU Review
“Fully embraces the absurdity of a musical based on ABBA songs and just goes for the excitement and energy of that idea!” – Playbill’s Margaret Hall
Ever since its 1999 London premiere and 2001 Broadway debut, the captivating musical has won over the hearts of millions of people worldwide. Now, 65 million people worldwide have seen MAMMA MIA live on stage, and the sunny, humorous narrative of a mother, a daughter, and three potential dads on a Greek island paradise, all unfolding to the storytelling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs, has been made into two record-breaking movies! MAMMA MIA and the film! Here We Proceed Once More.
Up until now, MAMMA MIA! has accumulated almost $4 billion in box office revenue from 50 projects in 16 different languages.
In New York, MAMMA MIA! enjoyed over 12 years and 5000 performances at the Winter Garden Theatre before moving to the Broadhurst Theatre in 2013. Upon its final curtain call in September 2015, it ranked as the 8th longest-running show in Broadway history. The original production continues to enchant audiences at the Novello Theatre in London, where it opened in September 2012 after record-breaking stints at the Prince Edward Theatre and Prince of Wales Theatre. In London alone, the production has amassed over 7,000 performances and entertained more than 8 million theatergoers.