Mamma Mia

Tinechorwen
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None of us can choose where we will love...

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Mamma Mia Nov 29, 2003 22:56:13 GMT 11

Post by Tinechorwen on Nov 29, 2003 22:56:13 GMT 11

I just came back from seeing Mamma Mia, and I must say I'm impressed. I saw it with my Mum and her two best friends, and it was a little scary seeing them sing and dance in their seats.

But still definitely worth the $75 and the burning of my retina's.

I know alot of people complained about the actress who played Donna, Margi di Ferranti, but I thought she did a pretty decent job. Not the best singing voice I've ever heard, but it really suited the character especially during some big belt notes of 'The Winner Takes it All.' And her fantastic acting pretty much made up for the singing.

Kellie Rode as Sophie was an extremely good all round. Excessively perky, but it suited the role so I just cringed and admitted her goodness to myself. Emma Powell and Jenny Vuletic as Rosie and Tanya were brilliant. Both great singers and fantastic comic timing, and being such contrasts in body shapes made their numbers very humourous.

Sam (Bruce Roberts) had the best voice I would say, his dancing was absolutely terrible but it was funny too watch and actually fitted quite well.

Very well done in all, I think the main attraction about it was how the songs were interwoven but the entire show was done very well. Best show I've seen in awhile, (which doesn't say alot because I've seen little.)

I was bored, as you can probably tell.

~*~ Once again she is his, once again she returns to the arms of her angel ~*~

Parade of Stars character: Christine Daae, Phantom of the Opera.
Medley of stars song: Dangerous Game from Jekyll and Hyde.

Talissa Director Almighty cough evil cough moderator Posts: 2,324	Mamma Mia Nov 30, 2003 13:07:36 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Talissa on Nov 30, 2003 13:07:36 GMT 11 It sounds like a fun night! Thanks for the review. Did you get a program? Would you be able to type out the cast list, if you did? I'm just curious as to whether there's anyone I know in it. ~Julia
	~And when he saw her face In his heart there was space For none. No other but she~ Parade of Stars character - Marguerite, from The Scarlet Pimpernel Medley of the Stars song - L'Un Vers L'Autre, from Les Miserables

Tinechorwen Sleek Soloist None of us can choose where we will love... Posts: 323	Mamma Mia Nov 30, 2003 15:12:29 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tinechorwen on Nov 30, 2003 15:12:29 GMT 11 Unfortunately not, I'm a stingy person. But I'm pretty sure a mate bought one, I'll try and scab hers and type up the cast list for you. (I'm actually interested in seeing it myself.)
	~~ Once again she is his, once again she returns to the arms of her angel ~~ Parade of Stars character: Christine Daae, Phantom of the Opera. Medley of stars song: Dangerous Game from Jekyll and Hyde.

Talissa Director Almighty cough evil cough moderator Posts: 2,324	Mamma Mia Nov 30, 2003 16:51:43 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Talissa on Nov 30, 2003 16:51:43 GMT 11 Thankees! ;D ~Julia
	~And when he saw her face In his heart there was space For none. No other but she~ Parade of Stars character - Marguerite, from The Scarlet Pimpernel Medley of the Stars song - L'Un Vers L'Autre, from Les Miserables

Tinechorwen
Sleek Soloist

None of us can choose where we will love...

Posts: 323

Mamma Mia Dec 11, 2003 15:31:15 GMT 11

Post by Tinechorwen on Dec 11, 2003 15:31:15 GMT 11

Sorry this took so long, although admitedly I kind of forgot.

Anyway, the Perth cast was...

Donna Sheridan - Margi Di Ferranti
Sophie - Kellie Rode
Rosie - Emma Powell
Tanya- Jenny Vuletic
Sam - Bruce Roberts
Bill - Peter Hardy
Harry - John O'May
Sky - Christopher Parker
Ali - Sun Park
Pepper - Aaron Jackson Mendoza
Lisa - Esther Hannaford
Eddie - Bobby Fox

~*~ Once again she is his, once again she returns to the arms of her angel ~*~

Parade of Stars character: Christine Daae, Phantom of the Opera.
Medley of stars song: Dangerous Game from Jekyll and Hyde.

Talissa Director Almighty cough evil cough moderator Posts: 2,324	Mamma Mia Dec 11, 2003 16:12:07 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Talissa on Dec 11, 2003 16:12:07 GMT 11 Thanks for that, Kelly!
	~And when he saw her face In his heart there was space For none. No other but she~ Parade of Stars character - Marguerite, from The Scarlet Pimpernel Medley of the Stars song - L'Un Vers L'Autre, from Les Miserables

Tinechorwen Sleek Soloist None of us can choose where we will love... Posts: 323	Mamma Mia Dec 11, 2003 16:34:59 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tinechorwen on Dec 11, 2003 16:34:59 GMT 11 What can I say, I rock.
	~~ Once again she is his, once again she returns to the arms of her angel ~~ Parade of Stars character: Christine Daae, Phantom of the Opera. Medley of stars song: Dangerous Game from Jekyll and Hyde.

RockAus
Ensemble Enthusiast

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Mamma Mia Dec 11, 2003 16:41:29 GMT 11

Post by RockAus on Dec 11, 2003 16:41:29 GMT 11

I'm so excited, I'm going to Adelaide for a conference in the first week of Jan, so I'm going to be able to see Mamma Mia again I hope! Damion Scarcella is in it now, so I'm only going to go if he's onstage! I've seen it twice in Melbourne, so I can't justify spending stacks of money if he's not on, but if he is, I'M SO THERE! *shreak*

Okay, I'll calm down now!

Talissa Director Almighty cough evil cough moderator Posts: 2,324	Mamma Mia Dec 11, 2003 17:21:32 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Talissa on Dec 11, 2003 17:21:32 GMT 11 That reminds me... scuttles off to post
	~And when he saw her face In his heart there was space For none. No other but she~ Parade of Stars character - Marguerite, from The Scarlet Pimpernel Medley of the Stars song - L'Un Vers L'Autre, from Les Miserables

MarieChristine
Backyard Balladeer

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Mamma Mia Dec 11, 2003 17:39:59 GMT 11

Post by MarieChristine on Dec 11, 2003 17:39:59 GMT 11

Hey Eowyn....
Sun Park played Ali in the last cast...It's now being played by Natalie Alexopolous.

I saw Mamma Mia in Perth too and thought Margi wasn't fantastic but that Kellie Rode was SO strong! Apparently she is just a machine and never takes shows off. Good to see!

MC

RockAus Ensemble Enthusiast Posts: 140	Mamma Mia Dec 11, 2003 17:42:59 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RockAus on Dec 11, 2003 17:42:59 GMT 11 What did it remind you of Julia??? MC - I LOVE Margi! FAME just wasn't the same when she left, I would have LOVED to have seen Margi and Maria Mercedes do the "Teachers Argument". Two powerful women with extremely fantastic voices!

MarieChristine
Backyard Balladeer

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Mamma Mia Dec 11, 2003 17:53:31 GMT 11

Post by MarieChristine on Dec 11, 2003 17:53:31 GMT 11

Hehe @ RockAus! I have had this argument with so many people... apparently she was sick... and she is usually much better...
I don't know. I was only going on the one show that I saw... and she just seemed really pre-occupied and not 'in it.' Not to mention that she sounded like she was hurting her voice...

Talissa Director Almighty cough evil cough moderator Posts: 2,324	Mamma Mia Dec 11, 2003 19:07:53 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Talissa on Dec 11, 2003 19:07:53 GMT 11 RockAus said: What did it remind you of Julia??? Oh bloody hell, I forgot again! Will go and post RIGHT NOW
	~And when he saw her face In his heart there was space For none. No other but she~ Parade of Stars character - Marguerite, from The Scarlet Pimpernel Medley of the Stars song - L'Un Vers L'Autre, from Les Miserables

RockAus
Ensemble Enthusiast

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Mamma Mia Dec 12, 2003 9:28:39 GMT 11

Post by RockAus on Dec 12, 2003 9:28:39 GMT 11

Julia!!! What are you going to post?

Me no comprehenday!

MC - Yeah I hate when you get a person, you know should be much better, but you just hear them hurting their voice! I found that with David Campbell in Shout! The first time I saw him I was dumbfounded, and couldn't believe how good he was...then when I saw the same show in Sydney, I was severly let down by DC and it just sounded as though he was injuring his voice really badly!