After a highly successful four-week season at Cape Town’s Artscape Theatre Centre, MAMMA MIA! opened at Montecasino’s Teatro on 16 October and audience responses are beyond extraordinary. Aside from celebrating the popular musical’s fantastic cast, romantic story and the immortal hit music of ABBA, audience members are enjoying a night of nostalgia or experiencing the euphoria the timeless songs bring to generations. Owing to popular demand, the show producers, Showtime Management announced the extension of the show’s run at Montecasino by an extra week, now closing on 29 November.
The irresistible combination of fun, friendship, romance and unforgettable ABBA hits ensures that MAMMA MIA! remains a firm favourite with musical theatre fans of all ages. Jozi audiences are reconnecting with the much-loved characters at the heart of the story, led by SA’s Broadway star, Amra-Faye Wright as Donna Sheridan alongside her hilarious friends Tanya played by Samantha Peo and Rosie played by Lindy Abromowitz Sachs. Leah Mari stars as Sophie the bride-to-be seeking her father before her wedding to Sky played by Jock Kleynhans.
Paul du Toit, Tiaan Rautenbach and Matt Newman star as the three potential dads with Michelle Juncker as Lisa and Angelica Hattingh as Ali. Packed with laughter, romance and toe-tapping tunes, this vibrant all-South African production brings the beloved story to life at Montecasino’s Teatro.
MAMMA MIA! with all its sensational music, sublime star-studded cast and fun vibes, is musical entertainment for the whole family with a broad appeal to audiences of all ages. Book now at Ticketmaster.co.za.
