Mamma Mia! A Critique

MAMMA MIA!: A CRITIQUE Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus’ Mamma Mia! was the first musical that I have ever watched and it was one of the most exciting entertainment that I have ever experienced. Directed by Phyllida Lloyd, Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus have integrated their beloved lyrics and music to create a wedding musical about young love and love lost. The musical is set on a tiny Greek island where young Sophie, the bride, …showed first 75 words of 500 total…

…showed last 75 words of 500 total…tearful scenes. Some audience who did not grow up listening to ABBA may find the musical cheesy and simple-minded. My response to them is “get over it.” This musical had me smiling throughout the night. I highly recommend this musical play to everyone. Whether you laugh at it or laugh with it, there is no doubt that this was a cleverly made musical play. It is the simple things which bring joy to our lives.