Mamma Mia Reviews
Stage Scene LA- Highly Recommended
"...Mamma Mia!, the jukebox musical that started it all, has returned to the Ahmanson Theatre, its 25th-Anniversary Tour treating the Broadway mega-smash’s mega-multitude of fans to not only two dozen of ABBA’s Greatest Hits but a much-needed feel-good night or matinee of musical theater enchantment."
LA Theatrix- Highly Recommended
"...For over 25 years, “Mamma Mia!” has rocked audiences around the world through the driving disco rhythms of ABBA's music, with a story by Catherine Johnson and songs by ABBA alum Benny Anderson and Björn Ulvaeus, plus some by Stig Anderson. Center Theatre Group's current production at the Ahmanson Theatre fully delivers on the raucous spirit of this beloved musical."
Stage Raw- Recommended
"...All right, all you ABBA fans out there. Comes now this touring production of the record setting “jukebox musical”/romantic comedy, Mamma Mia!, celebrating its 25th anniversary at the Ahmanson Theatre under the show’s original director, Phyllida Lloyd. Even after thousands of performances, a 2008 movie, and an overload of familiarity with the music, the show hasn’t lost any of its appeal, judging from the audience’s response on opening night."
Larchmont Buzz- Highly Recommended
"...“You already know you’re gonna love it,” promises the poster for the latest tour of Mamma Mia! A bold claim, perhaps, yet one that is readily substantiated. Mamma Mia! has enjoyed wild success onstage for over a quarter-century, sharing the glory with its beloved 2008 film adaptation. Its formula is bulletproof: ABBA songs plus spirited silliness plus the idyllic setting of a Greek island equals a crowd-pleaser."
The Hollywood Times- Highly Recommended
"...There is a reason Mamma Mia! has endured for a quarter-century, crossed languages and continents, and remained impervious to shifting theatrical fashions. Its glossy Greek-island fantasy and irresistible ABBA playlist are obvious parts of the equation. But this lively national tour at the Ahmanson Theatre makes an even stronger case for the musical’s staying power: beneath the sequins, platform boots, and pop euphoria lies a story about people choosing tenderness over resentment."
Nerds Of Color- Recommended
"...If you want a good fun time, you can’t go wrong with the crowd-pleasing musical Mamma Mia! as it makes its Los Angeles pit stop at the Center Theatre Group for their 2026 North American tour. While this production doesn’t quite offer anything new to the table, it is bolstered by wonderful choreography and a tremendous cast, particularly Jalynn Steele and Carly Sakolove who outright steal the entire musical every time they show up."