WAKEFIELD, RI – Theatre By The Sea’s owner and producer Bill Hanney, who
recently opened the worldwide mega-hit Mamma Mia! at his historic
seaside playhouse, is pleased to announce that due to popular demand and
limited seating availability, two additional matinee performances have been
added on Sunday, July 8 at 1:00 pm and Wednesday, July 11 at 2:00 pm.
“We are thrilled that audiences have responded
so enthusiastically to our production,” said Bill Hanney. “When I originally
scheduled the production to run for five weeks, many people questioned the
decision, but I had a feeling this popular musical would resonate with our patrons.
In fact, Mamma Mia! has just become the highest attended production
since I purchased the property in 2007. I’m glad we are able to add a few more
opportunities to help satisfy the demand to get in on the fun!”
Prepare to have the time of your life! Sophie,
a 20-year-old bride-to-be, is on the search for her father. After reading her
mother’s diary, she discovers there are three potential suitors. Unbeknownst to
her mother, Donna, Sophie invites each of them to her wedding, in hopes of
having one of them walk her down the aisle. As the big day draws near,
surprises abound with old flames and old friends. Mamma Mia! is packed
with 22 ABBA hits, including “Dancing Queen,” “Super Trouper,” “Take A Chance
on Me,” and “The Winner Takes It All.” This worldwide mega hit will have
audiences shouting “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!” more!
Mamma Mia! continues at Theatre By The Sea through July
21. Performances are scheduled for Tuesday through Saturday evenings at 8:00
pm, Thursdays at 2:00 pm, Saturdays at 3:00 and Sundays at 5:00 pm, with
special added matinee performances on Tuesday, July 3 at 2:00 pm, Sunday, July
8 at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, July 11 at 2:00 pm and Wednesday July 18 at 2:00 pm.
The theatre is located at 364 Cards Pond Road, Wakefield. Tickets range in price
from $52 - $75 (additional fees may apply). Discount rates are available for
groups of 10 or more by calling (401) 782-TKTS (8587). Tickets are on
sale at the box office Monday through Saturday from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm, Sundays
from 12 noon – 5:00 pm and performance days until curtain, online
24-hours-a-day at www.theatrebythesea.com and via telephone
during normal box office hours by calling (866) 811-4111 or (401)
782-TKTS (8587).
Located on Rhode Island’s South Shore, Theatre
By The Sea celebrates 85 years of summer theatre at its best!