Mamma Mia Broadway Show Review

Mamma Mia is currently playing in New York City on the famous theater district known as Broadway. The productions home is The Wintergarden Theatre at 1634 Broadway. With a seating capacity of 1482 and a proscenium stage, a very traditional Theatre to see a Broadway show. Mamma Mia has become a huge hit and very popular amongst audiences and critics alike. With a great musical score, which includes 22 hits from the supergroup ABBA, including the original song "Mamma Mia". The show takes you back into the heart of the 1970s and the disco frenzy of the era. Set in the present-day on a small Greek Island. The show uses the music of the group ABBA to tell the story of a mother and her daughter who is soon to be wed. The young, soon to be wed, woman named Donna. Donna realizes she is missing one thing for her wedding day, her father. She sets out to find out who her father is, behind her mothers back, and the adventure begins. Donna does find her father, invites him to the wedding (without her mother knowing) and then the fun begins, hence the name Mamma Mia! Music and lyrics by Benny Andersson & Bjorn Ulvaeus and under the direction of Phyllida Lloyd, Mamma Mia has been a huge success in New York. Running time is 2 hours 30 minutes with 1 intermission and ticket Broadway show Mamma Mia average around sixty-five dollars. For a fun, lighthearted nosaltia trip back to the disco days, Mamma Mia is sure to please.