{"id":18855,"date":"2021-10-29T15:17:23","date_gmt":"2021-10-29T19:17:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/?p=18855"},"modified":"2021-10-29T15:17:23","modified_gmt":"2021-10-29T19:17:23","slug":"high-energy-musical-mamma-mia-featuring-abba-songs-coming-to-tusculum-university-for-seven-shows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/news\/2021\/high-energy-musical-mamma-mia-featuring-abba-songs-coming-to-tusculum-university-for-seven-shows\/","title":{"rendered":"High-energy musical “Mamma Mia!” featuring ABBA songs coming to Tusculum University for seven shows"},"content":{"rendered":"

GREENEVILLE<\/strong> \u2013 Audiences will find it hard to sit still when the music starts playing during upcoming performances of \u201cMamma Mia!\u201d in the Marilyn duBrisk Theatre at Tusculum University<\/a>.<\/h3>\n
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Left to right, Melody Tunnell as Rosie, Laura Dupler as Donna and Megan Lamb as Tanya pose during this photo shoot.<\/p><\/div>\n

The wildly popular musical will hit the stage for seven shows starting Friday, Nov. 12. The performances will showcase about 25 songs made famous by the pop rock band ABBA, including major hits such as \u201cDancing Queen,\u201d \u201cTake a Chance on Me\u201d and, of course, \u201cMamma Mia.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis lively and highly entertaining show will enthrall the audience with outstanding musical numbers and excellent performances by the cast,\u201d said Brian Ricker, the director. \u201cTheatre-at-Tusculum is thrilled to bring this musical to our campus, and we anticipate our guests will be singing the tunes on their way home. That is exactly what we want to achieve.\u201d<\/p>\n

The musical, which premiered in London in 1999, features the original songs written by ABBA members Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus and some songs with Stig Anderson. The book was written by Catherine Johnson.<\/p>\n

\u201cMamma Mia!\u201d is set on a Greek Island and is woven around the story of Sophie Sheridan, played by Reagan Bunch, a young girl on the eve of her wedding day.<\/p>\n

Sophie never knew her father but still wishes he could be the one to walk her down the aisle. She discovers three other possible options \u2013 Sam, Bill and Harry, played by Jeff Ward, Tom Sizemore and R.J. McCullum, respectively. Sophie invites all three gentlemen to her wedding, much to the dismay of her mother, Donna Sheridan, who is played by Laura Dupler. Donna has not laid eyes on the three men in 20 years.<\/p>\n

Other characters contribute to the story. Rosie, played by Melody Tunnell, and Tanya, played by Megan Lamb, arrive for Sophie\u2019s wedding. Rosie and Tanya are former bandmates and best friends of the mother-in-law to be. They reminisce and support Donna as she discovers the three men have arrived for the wedding.<\/p>\n

The production team includes longtime members of the Theatre-at-Tusculum family. Among them are music director Kasie Shelnutt, choreographer Christa DelSorbo and set designer Frank Mengel. Erin Shultz created the costumes, and Trenda Berney directs the makeup. Assistant director Kendra Tarlton and stage manager Max Olmsted lead the crew. Elijah Collins-White oversees light design, and Josh Beddingfield is in charge of the sound design. Jennifer Hollowell, director of the university\u2019s Center for the Arts, manages the box office.<\/p>\n

\u201cMamma Mia!\u201d will be the first show on the large stage in the Annie Hogan Byrd Fine Arts Center since Tusculum named the theater on the top floor after duBrisk. The legendary leader of Tusculum\u2019s arts program brought about 70 productions to life at Tusculum and reinforced the university\u2019s reputation as the home for top-notch arts programming. She retired in 2020, and Tusculum celebrated her excellence during an Oct. 20 ceremony with the theater-dedication ceremony.<\/p>\n

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Left to right, Melody Tunnell as Rosie, Megan Lamb as Tanya and Laura Dupler as Donna will be part of the \u201cMamma Mia!\u201d cast performing in the Marilyn duBrisk Theatre.<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cWe are so pleased to have such an energetic show for the inaugural performances inside the Marilyn duBrisk Theatre because it reflects the enthusiasm she brought to Tusculum for 29 years,\u201d said Ricker, who also serves as assistant director of Tusculum Arts Outreach<\/a>. \u201cOur performances of \u2018Mamma Mia\u2019 will be a terrific way to continue honoring Marilyn and illustrate our commitment to provide audiences with meaningful shows that contribute to the region\u2019s quality of life.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tusculum\u2019s production of \u201cMamma Mia!\u201d is made possible through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International.<\/p>\n

Show dates are Nov. 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 14 and 21 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $17 for adults, $15 for those 60 and older and $5 for children 12 and younger. Tickets, which are payable by cash or check only, may be reserved and picked up at the box office the day of the performance by calling 423-798-1620 or emailing jhollowell@tusculum.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Due to the global coronavirus pandemic, seating is limited to 350 guests for each performance. Audience members must wear a face covering, and touch-free temperature checks will be conducted at the door.<\/p>\n

Theatre-at-Tusculum is under the auspices of Arts Outreach and is supported in part by a grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission, Hearts for the Arts, a Walmart Inc. local community support grant as well as many generous donors and volunteers.<\/p>\n

For more information about Theatre-at-Tusculum or other Tusculum Arts Outreach programs please call 423-798-1620, visit\u00a0arts.tusculum.edu<\/a>\u00a0or find on Facebook by searching for Tusculum University Arts Outreach.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

GREENEVILLE<\/strong> \u2013 Audiences will find it hard to sit still when the music starts playing during upcoming performances of \u201cMamma Mia!\u201d in the Marilyn duBrisk Theatre at Tusculum University<\/a>.<\/h3>\n

The wildly popular musical will hit the stage for seven shows starting Friday, Nov. 12. The performances will showcase about 25 songs made famous by the pop rock band ABBA, including major hits such as \u201cDancing Queen,\u201d \u201cTake a Chance on Me\u201d and, of course, \u201cMamma Mia.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis lively and highly entertaining show will enthrall the audience with outstanding musical numbers and excellent performances by the cast,\u201d said Brian Ricker, the director. \u201cTheatre-at-Tusculum is thrilled to bring this musical to our campus, and we anticipate our guests will be singing the tunes on their way home. That is exactly what we want to achieve.\u201d<\/p>\n

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