Published March 30. 2022 10:39AM
“Mamma Mia!” brought romance and laughter to the Northampton Area High School stage March 24-27 with classic Abba hits.
In the production, set on a Greek island, a young bride-to-be invites three men from her mother’s past to her wedding without consulting her. She is determined to find out which one is her father so he can walk her down the aisle.
With music and lyrics by Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson and book by Catherine Johnson, the musical comedy debuted on Broadway in 2001, receiving five Tony Award nominations.
On the NAHS stage, director and choreographer Gianna Neal was assisted by music director Phil Diaz, technical director Tony Beleno and costume adviser Judy Pursell.
The audience rocked to “Mamma Mia!,” “Dancing Queen,” “Take a Chance on Me” and “Super Trouper,” among other upbeat Abba songs.
PRESS PHOTOS BY ED COURRIER Rosie, Donna and Tanya, portrayed by Karah Abarca, Eliza Doll and Annabel Pyne, respectively, put on a show with “Voulez Vous” during a March 23 dress rehearsal of Northampton Area High School's production of “Mamma Mia!” The show ran March 24-27.
Sophie, played by Madelyn Rex, and Sky, played by Wesley Burkit, sing “Lay All Your Love on Me.”
The cast performs “Money, Money, Money” during the show.
After bows, the entire company turns out for the flashy encore at the end of Act II. In front, from left, are Rosie (Karah Abarca), Bill (Max Eucalano), Donna (Eliza Doll), Sam (Shawn-Tyler Laub), Tanya (Annabel Pyne) and Harry (Will McMahon).
Abarca, as Rosie, declares her love for Bill, played by Max Eucalano, with “Take a Chance on Me.”
