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A Review of Mamma Mia! (Broadway)

By Amy W., June 02, 2010

  • Acting
    2 stars
  • Choreography
    3 stars
  • Dancing
    4 stars
  • Direction
    2 stars
  • Lyrics
    3 stars
  • Music
    4 stars
  • Overall
    3 stars
  • Production
    3 stars
  • Singing
    3 stars
  • Story
    1 star
  • Writing
    1 star

I saw Mamma Mia! (Broadway), but I don't remember exactly when. Overall, I'd say it was a 3-star rating. I'd summarize it by saying “It is sorta like a theme park show with money”

I had a enjoyable time and left the show feeling underwhelmed and with songs stuck in my head. I'd describe the show as light, energetic, and silly. The cast was a highlight of the show because they have a lot of energy. If this were a movie, I'd rate it PG. I would recommend this show to tourists but not to people who like serious theatre.

I saw this show because a friend was in it. I wouldn't see it again. I sat in the center orchestra area of the theater. The view was clear and the seats were just fine.

This show is just plain silly and pointless. The sets and costumes are cheesy, the choreography is all over the place, and the script is awful. Not to say the show doesn't have a fun value. The songs are catchy, and the way the put them into the show is sometimes highly campy. The cast gives you an energetic show, and they seem to be having fun. If you hate Abba, don't go.

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