“Mamma Mia!” Comes to Ocean City

OCNJ Daily

In 2019, pictured from left, New York City-based performers Elizabeth Worley, Sarah Spangenberg and Shannon Agnew lead Ocean City’s “Mamma Mia!” (Photo courtesy Ocean City Theatre Company)

In collaboration with Ocean City and the Ocean City Pops, the Greater Ocean City Theatre Company (OCTC) presents its production of “Mamma Mia!” as part of its 12th season. There will be four performances, July 9, 10, and 12 at 7:30 p.m., and July 11 at 2 p.m., at the Bill and Nancy Hughes Performing Arts Center. The cast of professional performers from a New York City casting process with be directed and choreographed by Dann Dunn, with an orchestra of professional musicians from the Ocean City Pops directed by Jonathan Kreamer. Put on your platform shoes, your feather boas and get ready for one of the most popular musicals of all time. 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 story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship. This production contains ABBA’s greatest hits, including “Super Trouper,” “Lay All Your Love On Me,” “Dancing Queen,” “Waterloo” and more. Over 60 million people from around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make "Mamma Mia!" the ultimate feel-good musical. "Mamma Mia! "is presented through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International. Tickets for Mamma Mia! range from $25-$30. To purchase tickets, call 609-399-6111 or visit www.oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.