Maine State Music Theatre Presents Maine Premiere of MAMMA MIA!

Maine State Music Theatre closes out its 2016 season in Brunswick with MAMMA MIA!, the Broadway smash-hit based on songs of pop super group, ABBA. MAMMA MIA! runs from August 10 to August 27. Due to popular demand, three matinees have been added on August 13, 20, and 27.

This tale full of sun and fun unfolds on a Greek island paradise when, 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 before. The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter, and friendship.

The cast, littered with Broadway talent, includes veterans of the show as well as several fresh faces to the title. Chelsea Williams, originally from Windham, ME, steps into the leading role of Sophie Sheridan. Previously Williams played the role of Sophie on the first National Tour of MAMMA MIA!. Lauren Mufson reprises her role of Sophie's mother Donna Sheridan after performing as Donna both on Broadway and the National Tour.

Donna's best friends and partners-in-crime will be played by MAMMA MIA! Broadway and National Tour veteran Jennifer Swiderski (Tanya) and Mylinda Hull (Rosie). Hull last appeared at MSMT in Chicago in 2002, and has since starred in several Broadway productions including The Nance with Nathan Lane.

Peter Simon Hilton (Harry Bright) last appeared at MSMT in this season's Fiddler on the Roof. He has also performed in National Tours of Oklahoma!, Les Miserables, and Frost/Nixon. Aaron Galligan-Stierle (Bill Austin) most recently appeared as Motel in MSMT's Fiddler on the Roof and Broadway's Phantom of the Opera, and Ragtime. The third possible father is played by Ian Knauer (Sam Carmichael), who has performed on Broadway in MAMMA MIA! as well Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.

Rounding out the principal cast for the first week of the run (August 10-14) is Cory Jeacoma as Sky, Sophie's fiancé. Jeacoma most recently appeared in Footloose at the Fulton Theatre. Stepping into the role of Sky from August 16-27 is Neil Starkenberg. Starkenberg performed in MAMMA MIA! on Broadway and National Tour.

Maine State Music Theatre's 2016 Season is sponsored by Highland Green and OceanView at Falmouth. MAMMA MIA! is brought to you by The Brunswick Hotel & Tavern, Hammond Lumber, Lebel & Harriman LLP, and Maine Natural Gas.

Tickets are available online at www.msmt.org, over the phone by calling (207) 725-8769, or in person by visiting the Box Office located at in the Pickard Theater at 1 Bath Road, Brunswick. Visit www.msmt.org for more information.

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