Elizabeth Cortes

Shucked is definitely corny in all the best ways. Tony-winning director Jack O’Brien (Hairspray, The Sound of Music national tour) brings an air of heart without treacle to the production. If you like an honest-to-goodness musical—and a stupid pun—Shucked will have you grinning from ear to ear."

Although this is the same recognizable production that’s been put on worldwide, the fresh new cast of both Mamma Mia! veterans and newer talent is itself a reason to see this tour. Leading as the titular “mamma” Donna and her bride-to-be daughter Sophie is Christine Sherrill, of the show’s Las Vegas company, and Alisa Melendez (Almost Famous).