Mamma Mia: 20090418

People, let's remember that spandex is a privilege, not a right!  A crowd of 59 of us got together to go see Mamma Mia at the Pantages and it was FANTASTIC!    Sometimes the touring companies don't put on shows equal to the sit-down companies shows, but these guys knocked it out of the park...everyone in the audience was singing and clapping...I enjoyed this show every bit as much as the shows I saw in Las Vegas and London.

A few members of the cast were in the lobby collecting money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and we were fortunate enough to have John Hemphill (Sam Carmichael) agree to take a picture with the Tiara Girls.  He was gracious and charming and made for a spectacular Sam Carmichael (and sings ever so much better than Pierce Brosnan).  Taking a picture with him was the perfect ending to a perfect afternoon.

A word about my shirt: while I agree that a crystal-ed skull with an eye-patch and a sword running through it does not scream Mamma Mia, it is SOOO me and I LOVE it!  Jordan tried to mug me for it, but I fought her off.  Youth and skill are no match for age and treachery.

And that's it!  If you get a chance to see the show, I'd suggest you grab it.  You won't be sorry, and you'll get an renewed appreciation for spandex.  Who wouldn't want that? Enjoy!

ABBA rules!

With love and a chorus line of boys dancing in swim fins,

JODI