Mamma Mia!

Mamma Mia! at Fabulous Fox Theatre - St. Louis

Picture a Greek island, a wedding only days away, and a daughter who wants one answer: Who is my father? In Mamma Mia!, that question brings three men from her mother's past back into the picture. It is a story with a secret, a deadline and a lot of people who suddenly have to face old choices. That is a strong reason to leave the couch behind and see it staged in front of you.

The songs are another reason. This stage musical is built around ABBA's music, so the story and the soundtrack work together. Just as important, ABBA is not appearing. You are going for the musical itself, with its characters, its story and its theatrical retelling. If you love a show that mixes humor, family drama and a big-hearted setup, this one fits. Theatre has a way of making a familiar premise feel immediate, because the people living through it are right there in the room.

Make it a night out on April 1, 2027, at 7:30 PM at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis. Bring a friend, a sibling, a date or the person who always knows when to say, "We should do something fun." Then you will have a plan to look forward to and a story to talk about afterward. If that sounds like your kind of evening, claim your Mamma Mia! seats in St. Louis and start planning your night.