Mamma Mia! @ CENTER THEATRE GROUP

Photo courtesy of Joan Marcus

 

Edward Hong – The Nerds Of Color
If you want a good fun time, you can’t go wrong with the crowd-pleasing musical Mamma Mia! as it makes its Los Angeles pit stop at the Center Theatre Group for their 2026 North American tour. While this production doesn’t quite offer anything new to the table, it is bolstered by wonderful choreography and a tremendous cast, particularly Jalynn Steele and Carly Sakolove who outright steal the entire musical every time they show up. Read more…

Elaine Mura – Splash Magazines
If you’re ready for the liveliest and most energetic show around, you’ll really fall in love with MAMMA MIA. From thrumming beats that recall disco in its heyday – to splashy sequined costumes – to dancing that will set your toes to tapping – MAMMA MIA has it all. This musical is an audience pleaser par excellence. When the audience starts clapping and cheering, it’s clear that this spirited show has infected everyone around with vigorous enthusiasm, camaraderie, and pure love for the melodious, bouncy musical. Read more…

Travis Michael Holder – TicketHoldersLA
This classic pop musical cash cow remains the ultimate theatrical paradox: a show with a second act that sags like a wet hammock and packs enough artificial sweetener to induce a diabetic coma, yet possesses a score so infectious it should probably be studied by the CDC. Read more…