“Mamma Mia!,” with music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, some songs with Stig Anderson, book by Catherine Johnson, and originally conceived by Judy Craymer, is presented as part of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 2019 Summer Theater Festival.
7:30 p.m.
Friday-Saturday, July 12-13 and July 19-20
Katherine Dunham Theater
2 p.m.
Sunday, July 14 and 21
Katherine Dunham Theater
“Mamma Mia!” has already amused and warmed the hearts of more than 60 million fans worldwide. It is directed by Kate Slovinski, assistant faculty instructor in the Department of Theater and Dance (DOTD) and is supported by musical direction from Marc Schapman, associate professor in the Department of Music. Slovinski and Schapman, both veterans of Summer Showbiz musicals, unfold this hilarious, heart-warming story and transport us to a Greek island, where romantic magic awaits.
“Mamma Mia!” is the ultimate feel-good show with hits by the Swedish rock group, ABBA, and tells the story of a young woman’s search for her birth father. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father, brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.
“The breadth and wealth of talent that will grace the two stages at the performing festival is reflective of the continued partnership between SIUE and the regional St. Louis community,” said Kim Bozark, head of marketing and promotions for the DOTD.
All tickets are general admission and are on now on sale at $15 for adults (18 and older), $12 for seniors (65 and up), $12 for SIUE faculty, staff and non-SIUE students with valid school ID, and free admission for SIUE students with a valid summer ID.
To purchase tickets, visit the Theater and Dance Department box office located inside Katherine Dunham Hall, room 1042b or charge by calling (618) 650-2774 or (888) 328-5168, extension 2774.
For more information, contact theater-tickets@siue.edu. For directions and parking, please visit the SIUE website at siue.edu\maps.
