Mamma Mia Tour!!!

[Here_I_Go_Again]

Posted: 3/7/07 at 9:41pm

Now that some of the tour leads have left the company does anyone know who they are peplaced by. The Website has still not been updated
thanks

[Amneris]

Posted: 3/7/07 at 10:51pm

Vicki Noon is the new sophie. Carla Stickler an amazingly talented girl is her track and u/s sophie. (if you ever get to see carla, you are very lucky) she's fantastic.

[FlyingMonkey1223]

Posted: 3/8/07 at 4:34am

I really enjoyed Mamma Mia! when I saw it on tour. The cast was amazing and there was a lot of energy, even though the plot of the show was very thin. I am seeing the show for a second time in Las Vegas at the end of the month and can't wait.

[bwaydoc]

Posted: 3/8/07 at 2:08pm

They just updated the website with the new cast.

If anyone is seeing the new cast anytime soon, would you mind posting a review? Thanks.


Mamma Mia new tour cast

[JustChillin8908]

Posted: 3/8/07 at 2:30pm

"I am seeing the show for a second time in Las Vegas at the end of the month and can't wait."

Just a warning, the Sophie is REALLY annoying and doesn't have too great of a voice.

[Charlayne Vivika]

Posted: 3/8/07 at 4:28pm

I was up for the part of Sophie. Don't ask me why I didn't get it.

[broadwayjoe476]

Posted: 3/8/07 at 6:05pm

why do i doubt this Charlayne Vivika?? Hmmm...if they base the role on your avatar....no comment

[Here_I_Go_Again]

Posted: 3/31/07 at 11:28pm

ANY pix of the new cast

[RentBoy86]

Posted: 4/11/07 at 12:44am

I saw the show tonight in Birmingham, AL.

As much as I am a fan of dark, dramatic theater, I can also get behind some light fluff when done correctly, and I really think Mamma Mia is a good show for what it's worth. It seems to me like there's something in the water at the show. The show somehow makes middle-aged housewives just act a damn fool. I don't get it. But I had fun.

The first thing is, the band sounded great. It was weird, during the overture, people kept standing up and looking down at the pit. It's as if no one in the theater has ever seen an orchestra that goes under the stage before. And I love the big loud "bams" at the begining of each act.

The set was still simple, but beautiful. I miss some of the Broadway elements, but if you didn't know any better, you wouldn't miss anything. Does the "house" set move offstage in the B'way version leaving only the big moon drop in the back? I couldn't remember, but I thought it was a bare stage.

The cast overall was great.
(Vicki Noon - Sophie) She was good. Her singing voice was great, and her energy was def. up, but her acting left a little to be desired. Some of the more serious moments came off a bit campy, and they could be very honest.

(Mary Jayne Raleigh - Donna) She was good. To me, she didn't really shine until maybe late in Act 2. She is small in stature, and compared to the other two older ladies, she was outshined. Her singing was okay, but I have yet to see someone who can sing this score with some strenght and a good belt. Even Donna Murphy let me down when I saw the show WAY back when in NY. Her acting was good though, and her singing was stronger in the slower songs.

(Christine Sherrill - Tanya / Allison Briner - Rosie) These two women stole the show for me. They have fantastic comedic timing and were hilarious. Not to mention they both could belt it out. They were just a joy to watch, and had eveyone rolling in the aisles. I love when Rosie slowly rolls off the bed.

(Sean Allan Krill - Sam Carmichael) He was the only one of the guys that really stood out. Granted, his part is bigger, but he had some great comedic timing and I like what he did with the part. It was a little difficult watching him sing, and at times laughable because he seemed to be strained for the more headvoice tones, but he was still good. And when he gave the Broadway Cares speech at the end, he was hilarious.

Over all I thought the cast was okay. They didn't really wow me, and the acting seemed to be lacking. They were def. energetic though. They seemed to be having fun.

I think the story is actually strong, and most of the songs work pretty well in the context. Some of them are a litle more stressed, and the ending scene in Donna's bedroom is so freakin' long with song after song, but other than that, it's a really enjoyable show. I can see why it's still running. One last thing, and not to offend anyone, but this has to be the most homoerotic show I've ever seen. I kind of like the style of the show, especially some of the wedding costumes, and the colors and stuff, but there are so many "man/man" references between the men, it's kind of strange. Especially the stripping to the speedo. But whatever, I guess it gives ppl eye candy.

[Jim Colyer]

Posted: 4/11/07 at 12:51am

I am looking forward to the movie now and wondering if it will help Benny & Bjorn get "Kristina" to Broadway.

Mamma Mia! @ IMDb http://imdb.com/title/tt0795421/

[Copeman63]

Posted: 4/11/07 at 1:31am

My friend Janine would be spinning in her grave if she were dead... Donna Murphy was never in Mamma Mia... Perhaps you mean Louise Pitre, or Carolee Carmello, or Dee Hoty?