Maine State Music Theatre closes out its 2016 season in Brunswick with “Mamma Mia!,” the Broadway smash hit based on songs of pop super group, ABBA. “Mamma Mia!” runs from Aug. 10 to Aug. 27. Due to popular demand, three matinees have been added on Aug, 13, 20, and 27.
This tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise when, on the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years before. ABBA’s songs propels this tale of love, laughter, and friendship.
The cast, including Broadway talent, includes veterans of the show as well as several fresh faces to the title. Chelsea Williams, originally from Windham, steps into the leading role of Sophie Sheridan. Previously, Williams played the role of Sophie on the first national tour of “Mamma Mia!”
Lauren Mufson reprises her role of Sophie’s mother Donna Sheridan after performing as Donna both on Broadway and the National Tour.
Donna’s best friends and partners-in-crime will be played by “Mamma Mia!” Broadway and National Tour veteran Jennifer Swiderski (Tanya) and Mylinda Hull (Rosie). Hull last appeared at MSMT in “Chicago” in 2002, and has since starred in several Broadway productions including “The Nance” with Nathan Lane.
Peter Simon Hilton (Harry Bright) last appeared at MSMT in this season’s “Fiddler on the Roof.” He has also performed in National Tours of “Oklahoma!,” “Les Miserables,” and “Frost/Nixon.” Aaron Galligan-Stierle (Bill Austin) most recently appeared as Motel in MSMT’s “Fiddler on the Roof ” and Broadway’s “Phantom of the Opera,” and “Ragtime.”
The third possible father is played by Ian Knauer (Sam Carmichael), who has performed on Broadway in “Mamma Mia!” as well as “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.”
Rounding out the principal cast for the first week of the run — Aug. 10-14 — is Cory Jeacoma as Sky, Sophie’s fiancé. Jeacoma most recently appeared in “Footloose” at the Fulton Theatre. Stepping into the role of Sky from Aug. 16-27 is Neil Starkenberg. Starkenberg performed in “Mamma Mia!” on Broadway and National Tour.
Tickets are available online at msmt.org, over the phone by calling (207) 725- 8769, or in person by visiting the Box Office located at in the Pickard Theater at 1 Bath Road, Brunswick. Visit msmt.org for more information.
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