Inside is a review for Brick Road Theatre’s production of the beloved musical Mamma Mia! The theater is in Plano, Texas. I was given three tickets to Mamma Mia! Inside this post you will see photos, and I would like to give Photo credit: to Jason Anderson, Pendleton Photography
Before I share my thoughts on Mamma Mia! with you I would like to mention if you haven’t been to Plano that you should take the time to visit. We drove through Plano and the stores were so cute. I found quite a few unique shops and restaurants that I can’t wait to return to shop from during the Holidays.
Before I get to Mamma Mia! I would like to let you know there is a Art Show inside Brick Road Theatre featuring Art which Charlie and I had the opportunity to look through before going into the Auditorium. For a Homeschooling Family this was a wonderful treat as we were able to get in an impromptu Art lesson.
We walked into Brick Road Theatre Lobby there were chairs and tables. Charlie and I sat down to discuss the elements in the play I wanted Charlie to look for. Including words Charlie would be asked in class. As we did this Charlie looked up the music group Abba. Charlie was able to come up with his own assignment for Music.
David, Charlie and I walked into Brick Road Theatre and my family loved how cozy Brick Road Theatre was. Charlie, David and I liked seeing that no matter where we would have picked to sit that we could see the Stage perfectly. The next time we come out to the Brick Road Theatre Charlie, and I plan on sitting in the Balcony.
Children have funny dreams. One of Charlie’s dreams is to sit in a Balcony at an event we attend. Charlie hasn’t ever been able to do. Although with my knee I am sure I would sit downstairs and let Charlie go up to the Balcony by himself because Charlie is 10 now. I felt comfortable enough in Brick Road Theatre for Charlie to go places by himself.
Mamma Mia! began Charlie amazed me because Charlie was so quit during Mamma Mia! The only time Charlie moved was during the break when we went to the restroom. As we were walking Charlie asked me if we would be able to get both Mamma Mia! movies as he wanted to see what all happened in the move he may have missed in the play.
This alone amazed me because I had asked to see Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again at the movies and Charlie said no, it was a GIRL’S MOVIE… After last night neither Charlie or David felt that way. David like Charlie can’t wait to watch Mamma Mia! movies with me. Even though I have the original Mamma Mia! I know plan on purchasing Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again for them for Christmas.
As we watched the play I feel in love with the entire cast. Everyone is so talented, and they made us feel like we were in Greece on that Island with them. Donna could have done both movies perfectly. Charlie and I discussed the dads on the way home and the neat part was all three of us had a favorite dad and each of us picked a different dad. Leading to another Homeschool Lesson. Charlie also talked to me about the dancing which we will be practicing this week in our PE Class.
For me personally I laughed, I cried, and I felt like I had an Angel sitting on my shoulder. I could see my daughter Suzzane watching Mamma Mia! with me from Heaven. Because like me Suzzie loved movies and plays full of music and dancing. I asked David if Mama Mia reminded him of other plays. David surprised me when he said Dirty Dancing. For me parts of Mamma Mia! reminded me of Grease. Once I mentioned that to David, he agreed with me.
I can tell you that you might want to bring tissues with you if you’re a parent because there is one part that had me bawling but it was because my daughter has passed away. Although the scene I am thinking about might not be the same for you because your children may be here.
All in all as soon as we left Brick Road Theatre I asked David to get me tickets for the next night as I wanted to go back and rewatch Mamma Mia! but David didn’t. If you love me and want to know what I would like for my Birthday which is in a couple weeks, it would be tickets to see Mamma Mia! Or the next play Brick Road Theatre is putting on.
Brick Road Theatre to Present Mamma Mia! October 19-28, 2018
Tickets to see the worldwide phenomenon are $30.
September 13, 2018 – Brick Road Theatre will present the hit musical Mamma Mia.! at Courtyard Theatre (1509 H Ave in Plano, Texas) October 19 – 28, 2018 directed by Katharine Quinn with music direction by Isaac Leaverton. Show times are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2:30 pm. Tickets cost $30 and can be purchased at the Box Office or online.
Set on a Greek island paradise and inspired by the story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs, writer Catherine Johnson’s heart-warming tale centers around Sophie, a young bride-to-be. On the eve of her wedding, Sophie’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they visited twenty years ago. ABBA hits such as Voulez Vous, S.O.S, Take a Chance on Me, Dancing Queen and so many more make this show a fabulous night out for audiences of all ages.
Mamma Mia!
October 19-28, 2018, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm Sunday at 2:30 pm Price: $30
Theatre veterans Patty Breckenridge, Cara Statham Serber, and Sara Shelby-Martin as Donna and the Dynamos lead a strong ensemble cast, which features Morgan Maxey, Matt Holmes, Dan Servetnick, Kris Allen, and Josh Hepola. The creative team includes Janelle Lutz, costume design, Aaron Johansen, lighting design, Mark Howard, sound design, Wendy Searcy, set design, Wendy Welch, production consultant, and Kim Velten, stage management.
About Brick Road Theatre
Brick Road Theatre is a performance art theatre that strives to create and present high quality theatre, while emphasizing the positive process of collaboration amongst artists, directors, and patrons. Brick Road Theatre performs at Courtyard Theatre in Plano, Texas. Call (972) 467-7519 or visit for tickets.
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Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
I haven’t seen Mamma Mia. Sounds like it would be something all of us would enjoy. Can’t wait to go
I never have seen the movie or the play but I have always heard good things about it. It is always nice to know the town can support good theatre and art.
I wish I lived closer! I love Mama Mia so much , I wish I could see this show. Thank you for sharing the details.
Oh, I love musicals, and Mamma Mia is on my bucket list! Unfortunately, I’m quite far from Texas, but I am just waiting for the day it’s played near my hometown!
I have never been to nor been interested in threater productions. However, having had watched the movie Mamma Mia, I see myself enjoying the theater production a bit more than first assumed.
This looks like an amazing production of a super wonderful musical. We just love Mama Mia and the soundtrack as well!
I’ve never seen the movie or a theatrical version either. I think this would be fun to see. Sounds like you guys had a good time!