Mama Mia! – A fun, albeit uneven production
Mama Mia!, the well-loved jukebox musical featuring ABBA’s greatest hits leads the audience on a romp through a sun-drenched Greek island and fills them with a heady combination of romantic, carefree, and nostalgic sentiment. In order for this to really work, a production needs to match the light and energetic pace. Suzart’s well-directed production of the musical has potential, but ends up feeling sluggish and uneven. There are many moments, particularly when the ensemble is involved, that sparkle with energy and fun, but most of the solo acts could have benefitted from an injection of energy befitting the heart of the story to boost the production up to its potential. …
