MAMMA MIA! A Feel-Good Must-Watch Musical!

I am a big fan of ABBA timeless songs! Turn back the clock to my late night discotheque days, my favourite dance number must be Dancing Queen! Hence, tonight was an amazing feel-good night listening and tapping our toes to ABBA songs in MAMMA MIA! musical.

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I am a big fan of ABBA timeless songs! Turn back the clock to my late night discotheque days, my favourite dance number must be Dancing Queen! Hence, tonight was an amazing feel-good night listening and tapping our toes to ABBA songs in MAMMA MIA! musical!

Kudos to the MAMMA MIA! cast who are absolutely awesome in giving everyone in the Mastercard Theatres such an entertaining night! I have watched the movie before but it is certainly different when it is played out in a musical with excellent dancers to a live orchestra in good music. It is a dancing night truly. Even the change of props was made in such jovial motion of skip and dance.

There were plentiful moments of fun and laughter. I was pretty sure all the ABBA favourite songs were sung, including Take A Chance On Me, The Winner Takes It All, Does Your Mother Know, Thank You For The Music, Mamma Mia, a total of 22 power hits! No wonder, when the cast made their appearance at the end of the show and Dancing Queen was once again played and sung, everyone in the theatre gave a standing ovation and danced together! It must be my first time standing up and dancing in a musical! There was even an encore number!

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Did you see everyone standing with their mobile screens on?

If you have not watched this musical before, you must do so while it is still here in Singapore till 18 November! After a long wait of 14 years, the musical is once again brought back to Singapore shores as part of MAMMA MIA! International Tour. Here is a synopsis of what the story is about, if you do not already know:

MAMMA MIA! is Judy Craymer’s ingenious vision of staging the story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs with an enchanting tale of family and friendship unfolding on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father, brings three men from her mother’s romantic past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.

What you would like to know about the show:

Photo-taking moments – There is one full MAMMA MIA! poster just before the entrance. If the photo-taking queue is long, you can always be like us, take a we-fie at one of the 3 full height wall posters beside the ticketing counter. There is one more lovely poster when you enter at the foyer outside the theatre. Photography is not permitted during the show.
Good Seats – If budget is not a problem, the VIP seats have the best close-up view. Otherwise, our B-reserve stall seats were already excellent. C-reserve seats are not too bad as well. In fact, most of the seats have quite good view because of the layout of Mastercard Theatres. Booster seats are available.
Food – Outside food are not allowed. There are snacks and drinks, including wine, for sale at the Theatre concession stands at the foyer.
Toilets – The Ladies always has a super long queue vs the Gents. Hence, as much as possible, I always prefer to use the Ladies outside in Marina Bay Sands, right before the show.
Attire – Most of the patrons wore very formal dresses and attire. I guess one of our favourite things to do during the interval is to spot the best dressed! So, if dressing up is your thing, by all means, make it your best night!

Suitability for children – The show is suitable for family with the wonderful songs and dance. However, you may like to answer a few curious questions your child might have if he/she spotted some sexual innuendos in the show *wink wink*

 

More information
When:  3-18 November
Showtimes:
Tuesday to Friday: 8:00pm
Saturday: 2:00pm and 8:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm and 6:00pm
Where: Mastercard Theatres, Marina Bay Sands
Ticket price: From $58 (Excludes the booking fee of SGD4 per ticket)
Booking: 
PHONE: +65 6688 8826
IN PERSON AT:
Marina Bay Sands Box Offices (Museum, Theatre, SkyPark, Retail Mall and Hotel Tower 1 Lobby).
For more information please log onto – www.MarinaBaySands.com

 

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Disclaimer: All opinions are mine. Thanks to Base Entertainment Asia for the kind media invite and the high dosage of my ABBA fix! It is truly oohhh… MAMMA MIA!