‘Mamma Mia’ To Hit Stage In San Jose

SAN JOSE, CA — "Can you hear the drums Fernando?" It's hard to say these lyrics without singing, and that's the beauty of the music of ABBA, the hit 70s pop band.

It's also the beauty and the splendor of the performances and production behind the San Jose Stage Company's rendition of "Mamma Mia," which features the band's music from May 29 to July 7 on stage on South First Street.

The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship involving a mother, a daughter and three possible dads. The scenario makes this trip down the aisle in this whimsical tale more than interesting — especially as the young woman searches for her birth father while inhabiting a sunny Greek island paradise.

"The female energy is really, really cool," actress Allison Parker told Patch.

The 24-year-old Los Angeles actress who plays Sophie tapped right into the message of friendship — especially since she and the director, Allison Rich, were already friends from Chico.

"I call her my mentor," said Parker, who started acting in the fifth grade in the Northern California town.

San Jose Stage Company’s 2019-2020 season will be announced soon. Tickets and subscriptions may be purchased through the Box Office at 408-283-7142 or online here.

Now in its 36th season, San Jose Stage Company is recognized as the South Bay’s leading professional theatre company, having earned a reputation for artistic excellence through imaginative and edgy theatrical experiences that spark ideas and dialogue with the audience.