In celebration of the return to live theatre, owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to present an encore of Theatre By The Sea’s massive hit production of the international sensation “Mamma Mia!” The show will be presented from Aug. 18 through Sept. 5.

“We have been overwhelmed with the support from audiences who had been anxiously awaiting the reopening of the theatre after nearly two years,” Hanney said. “The July Concert Series was very well received, and we expect ‘Mamma Mia!’ to be just as popular, if not more, than it was when we originally produced the Rhode Island regional premiere back in 2018.”

Prepare to have the time of your life … again! 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 candidates. 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.

In light of the most recent CDC recommendations and for the safety of audiences, actors and staff, masks will be required for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, while in the theatre. Everyone is encouraged to wear their most creative mask, as prizes will be given at each performance. Theatre By The Sea thanks theatre-goers for doing their part to keep everyone safe while celebrating the return of in-person performances.

“Mamma Mia!” will be presented from Aug. 18-Sept. 5, with performances scheduled for Tuesday through Saturday evenings at 8 p.m., Thursdays at 2 p.m., Saturdays at 3 p.m. and Sundays at 5 p.m., with special performance times on Sunday, Aug. 22, at 2 and 7 p.m. and a special added matinee performance on Wednesday, Aug. 25, at 2 p.m.

The theatre is located at 364 Cards Pond Road, Wakefield. Tickets cost $58 to $81 (additional fees may apply). Discount rates are available for groups of 10 or more by calling (401) 782-3800, ext. 112.

Tickets are on sale at the box office Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and performance days until curtain, online 24-hours-a-day at theatrebythesea.com and via telephone during normal box office hours by calling (401) 782-TKTS (8587).