Amelia Devine — Theater Critic

This isn't one of those jukebox musicals where familiar hits feel awkwardly shoehorned into a plot. Keys' music has been thoughtfully rearranged and woven into the narrative so naturally that even longtime fans may hear these songs differently. Classics like "Fallin'," "You Don't Know My Name," "If I Ain't Got You," "Girl on Fire," "No One," and "Empire State of Mind" all land with renewed vitality, while the new material blends seamlessly alongside them.

Still, none of these missteps take away from what is, at its core, exactly what Mamma Mia! promises. This is not a complicated show. It’s a schmatzy rom-com. It is pure, fizzy, and joyful, and full of familiar numbers by a truly seratonin-boosting band. By the time the final numbers roll out, with the entire audience on its feet dancing to “Mamma Mia” and “Waterloo,” audiences get the added bonus of a little ABBA cover band concert. If you need a night to smile, this production delivers. This is a short run, so grab these tickets while you can!