Mamma Mia Cast

[mmFan]

Posted: 6/20/08 at 12:45pm

My husband and I are coming to NY and we're seeing Mamma Mia (my favourite). Just wondering on what's the current cast like?

Thanks.

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 6/20/08 at 12:47pm

You need to be more date specific. If you're planning on seeing the show in a few months, the current cast could have changed by then.

[mmFan]

Posted: 6/20/08 at 12:57pm

Sorry..actually coming next weekend.

[philly03]

Posted: 6/20/08 at 1:04pm

All I know is that Carolee Carmello is in it, and she's awesome! I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 6/20/08 at 1:10pm

Here is the current cast:

Carolee Carmello as Donna
Carrie Manolakos as Sophie
Judy McLane as Tanya
Gina Ferrall as Rosie
Andy Kelso as Sky
Pearce Bunting as Bill
Ben Livingston as Harry
and Christopher Shyer as Sam

[winston89]

Posted: 6/20/08 at 1:34pm

Having seen the current cast (sans Carrie) I can say that they are great. However, I have nothing to comapre them with because they are the first cast of this show that I have seen. I am interested in seeing carrie now that she has taken over for Carey Anderson who left to do Avenue Q. I am also looking foward to seeing Carey in Avenue Q.

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 6/20/08 at 1:42pm

I saw Carrie Manolakos and liked her as Sophie.

[misto625]

Posted: 6/20/08 at 1:45pm

Really? I thought she was good but I didn't like her as much. I've never heard anything negative about Carolee Carmello or Judy McLane

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 6/20/08 at 1:56pm

Judy McLane has mastered sheer perfection in the role of Tanya. She fully engulfs the role and makes her moments on stage, magical ones. Her "Does Your Mother Know?" is sheer bliss.




Here are the current ladies:

[Marianne2]

Posted: 6/20/08 at 2:27pm

I saw this about a year ago, so some things have obviously changed. Carolee Carmello was absolutely amazine. And Andy Kelso is so gorgeous! :)

[mmFan]

Posted: 6/20/08 at 3:10pm

Thanks so much for all your comments. Really look forward to seeing it next weekend.
PS - It'll be my 17th time seeing Mamma Mia...but only 3rd time in NY.

[lesmis]

Posted: 6/21/08 at 8:54am

I saw Mamma Mia in May when Carey Anderson was still Sophie and the entire cast was wonderful. Enjoy!

[Greekmusicalfan]

Posted: 6/21/08 at 9:39am

Well, I'm sorry for having never heard of her, but judging by the name, Carrie Manolakos is undoubtedly of Greek heritage ! How approporiate for this show ! GO GIRL, make us proud !!

[Greekmusicalfan]

Posted: 6/21/08 at 1:50pm

bump

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 6/21/08 at 1:52pm

????

Curious as to why you found the need to *bump* this thread.

Oy!

[EponineThenardier]

Posted: 6/21/08 at 1:54pm

Looooove Carolee. What's up for her next?

[Greekmusicalfan]

Posted: 6/21/08 at 2:00pm

because I've never bumped a thread before and I'd love more info on Carrie from people who've seen her ! What's your problem, am I the first to do it for a thread ????
Updated On: 6/21/08 at 02:00 PM

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 6/21/08 at 2:17pm

CARRIE MANOLAKOS (Sophie Sheridan) born and raised in Syracuse, graduated from the NYU Tisch School.

Regional/NYC credits: Tommy (Sally Simpson), LaChiusa's The Wild Party (Nadine), A Midsummer Night's Dream (Puck), Wizard of Oz (Dorothy).

Proud member of Actor's Equity. Much love to mom, dad, family, friends, and this amazing company!



Carrie singing "I Will Always Love You":

http://youtube.com/watch?v=4c2yAA7txlA


Link to her future website: http://www.carriemanolakos.com/


Carrie with Corey Greenan in the US Tour of MAMMA MIA!:


How did your casting in Mamma Mia come about? What in your college and training prepared you for this tour?

Carrie: My casting in Mamma Mia is kind of a strange story. I was in college at the time at NYU and as part of the curriculum in our third year, we had a worshop class where casting directors came give us feedback on a "mock audition". I happened to sing for Eric Woodall, who is the casting director for Mamma Mia. I had always thought to myself that I wanted to graduate before I actually went out and auditioned for anything. But I got a call a couple of months later to come in for Mamma Mia. I went on my first audition and it went really well. I had to more auditions after that and 10 days after my third audition, I found myself in Winnipeg, Canada as a part of the Mamma Mia company. I am currently on a leave of absence from NYU, with only 6 credits left, and I will finish when I return to New York City.


New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. and Carrie Manolakos at the Greek Heritage Celebration at City Hall:

[Greekmusicalfan]

Posted: 6/21/08 at 3:11pm

That was wonderful Brody, Thank You !

[mmFan]

Posted: 6/21/08 at 4:56pm

Thanks for all the info on the new Sophie!

[jjfriel]

Posted: 8/25/08 at 2:28pm

I have been fortunate enough to see Carrie Manolakos on broadway twice and she is amazing! Her voice is by far one of the strongest in the cast and she brings new energy and depth to the role of Sophie.

I HIGHLY recommend everyone seeing her on broadway ASAP!

BTW...anyone know how long she is signed on to play the role of Sophie?

[lesmis]

Posted: 8/25/08 at 3:02pm

She was signed to complete Carey Anderson's contract. A new Sophie will take over in Sept or Oct.

[jjfriel]

Posted: 8/25/08 at 4:56pm

Thank you for the update! Any idea if she (Manolakos) is being considered to continue on with the role of Sophie? Or she is moving on to other shows?

Thanks again for the 411!

[lesmis]

Posted: 8/25/08 at 8:22pm

Someone else is taking over the role of Sophie. I can't remember her name but she is a redhead like Carolee. I don't know what Carrie's future plans are.
Updated On: 8/25/08 at 08:22 PM

[nealb1]

Posted: 8/25/08 at 9:46pm

I'll be seeing the show again the weekend of The Broadway Cares Flea Market. Carolee is amazing...truly brilliant as Donna.