Published April 21. 2022 11:07AM
Parkland High School thespians are presenting the musical “Mamma Mia” April 20-24 in the high school auditorium.
“Mamma Mia” is a 2008 romantic musical comedy directed by Phyllida Lloyd and written by Catherine Johnson.
It is based on Johnson’s book from the 1999 musical of the same name.
“Mamma Mia” is based on the songs of the pop group ABBA, with additional music composed by ABBA member Benny Andersson.
The Parkland presentation is an excellent rendition of the movie and reveals the amazing talents of the performers.
This musical will be performed 7:30 p.m. April 20-23 and 3 p.m. April 24.
To purchase tickets, go to www.parklandsd.org/tickets.
PRESS PHOTOS BY LOU WHEELAND Sophie, portrayed by Brenna Pelizzoni, shares a secret from her mom's diary with her best friends Lisa, played by Rachel Kanter and Ali, portrayed by Anna Lorenzo, in the musical “Mamma Mia” to be performed onstage April 20-24 in the auditorium at Parkland High School.
Sophia, played by Brenna Pelizzoni, dances to the ABBA tune “Honey, Honey” after learning in her mom's diary her dad may be one of three men mentioned in the diary. She has invited all three to the wedding.
RIGHT: Sky, portrayed by Vasilis Motsenigos, gets an earful of advice from Donna, played by Emily Bachl, about wanting to marry Sophie when they are both so young, 20 years old.
Harry, played by Agidio Poloni, is comfortable with his wedding invitation and plays his guitar.
Bill portrayed by Jared Sussman, Sophie played by Brenna Pelizzoni and Harry portrayed by Agidio Poloni gather together in the musical “Mamma Mia” to be performed onstage April 20-24 in the auditorium at Parkland High School.
ABOVE: Bill, played by Jared Sussman, Harry, portrayed by Agidio Poloni, Sophie, played by Brenna Pelizzoni and Sam, portrayed by Marcus Shin, sing “Our Last Summer,” in remembrance of the men's carefree days as youths.
Rosie portrayed by Katrina O'Mara, Donna played by Emily Bachl and Tanya portrayed by Laurel Bendetti dance and sing to ABBA'S hit “Dancing Queen” in the musical “Mamma Mia” to be performed onstage April 20-24 in the auditorium at Parkland High School.
Tanya, played by Laurel Bendetti, Donna, portrayed by Emily Bachl and Rosie, played by Katarina O'Mara, resurrect their old singing group, “The Dynamos” and sing another ABBA song, “Super Trooper.”
