Mamma Mia! presented by Music Theater Works at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts

Around The Town Chicago - Recommended

"...The show is still a wonderful experience, and for those who have not seen it before, they will love what they are seeing in Music Theater Works' new home in Skokie. What a joy to find free parking ! What a joy to not travel all the way to Downtown Evanston ( from our new home in Northbrook) and what a joy to be in comfortable seats with plenty of leg room and great sight lines!"

Chicago Theatre Review - Recommended

"...Dredging up fond memories of the mirror-balled 1970's and 80's, while proffering the audience with over two dozen infectious ABBA hits, Justin Brill has created a fresh and buoyant interpretation of a musical whose strength is in its bouncy jukebox score. Linda Madonia skillfully guides her cast through the catchy pop tunes, nicely accompanied by her spirited, nine-member pit band. With hits like "The Name of the Game," "Under Attack," "S.O.S.," "Knowing Me, Knowing You" and the haunting "I Have a Dream," that both opens and closes the show, it's guaranteed that audiences will leave the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts saying, "Thank You For the Music." Live Musical Theatre is finally back, baby!"

Chicagoland Musical Theatre - Highly Recommended

"...The cast of this show tackles the exuberance of Mamma Mia! with abundant abandon. Alexis Armstrong rises to the dancefloor as Donna Sheridan. Tender and curious, one cannot help but root for Armstrong's Donna. Heather Banks is sweet and pensive as this production's Sophie, with beautifully clear vocal timbre. Veronica Garza steals the show as the hilarious Rosie; her spunk and spontaneity make her a breath of fresh air with every step onstage. Ahmad Simmons bursts with charisma as Sky, and his sense of humor amplifies his magnetic charm."

Chicago On Stage - Highly Recommended

"...From that contemplative opening line to the last notes of the raucous encore megamix, this Mamma Mia! is a perfect "welcome back" for theatergoers who have spent the last eighteen months bemoaning the industry's shutdown. But it only runs until August 29 (at the main stage of North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie), so buy your tickets quickly at Music Theater Works. But be warned: you could well find yourselves yearning for a super sparkly post-pandemic dress by the time it's over."