Maine East to Present Mamma Mia

Everyday after school 115 students have been rehearsing, building and practicing their music. These students are members of the Maine East Musical Company for "Mamma Mia!" The students are preparing for their first indoor live musical in two years. Last year they performed outside and had a small cast. This year they have built a huge set and are ready for a fun and exciting show.

"Mamma Mia!" is a musical set in Greece that tells the story of a woman looking for her father before her wedding. This musical is a romantic comedy that features the music of ABBA. With an amazing soundtrack, the story is one that is positive and uplifting.

"It's a show centered around music rather than music centered around a show," says ensemble member and 11th-grader Macy Moncal. "The songs are classics so you don't need to know 'Mamma Mia!' to know the soundtrack. It is just a show of fun and a good time."

"Mamma Mia!" opens on February 17 with a 4 p.m. matinee show. Additional shows are set for Feb. 18, 19, 25 and 26 at 7:30 pm.

Tickets are available online at https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/59263 or at the door.

II think the best part about being in this show is how much fun everyone is having with their friends and sharing each other's talent," says 12th-grader Chloe Borto who plays Sophie. "Considering this is my first musical at Maine East, I came in with pretty high expectations because the productions here are incredible, and everyone in the cast and crew exceeded every possible expectation that I had. The biggest honor I have is being a part of something as incredible, loving, and special as this show. I will never forget it."

"It feels amazing to be back on stage for a musical after a year off," says ensemble member and 11th-grader William Sadler.