It’s sticking together and friends and girl power, whether it’s old girl power or young girls. It’s about the strength of mothers and daughters and friendships. It’s the music that you and I grew up with. From your perspective, what is it that makes the show such a phenomenon.

Here’s an edited look at our conversation:īIR: “Mamma Mia!” is like the Eveready Bunny. The score includes such ABBA mega-hits as “The Winner Takes It All,” “Dancing Queen,” “Take A Chance On Me” and “Thank You For The Music.”Īs Mary traveled between engagements in Kentucky, we spoke by phone about the tour and her upcoming Boston run. Seen by more than 50 million people around the world, the phenomenally successful musical is about a single mother, a spirited daughter, and a wedding on a Greek island. Loyal followers haven’t seen a lot of the South Shore resident lately because she’s been on the road playing the role of Rosie in the national tour of “Mamma Mia!” All that changes this month when the tour works its way to the Opera House for a June 19-24 run. From her performances at SpeakEasy Stage, New Rep and Lyric to the hot night spots in Provincetown, she’s known for her razor-sharp way with a funny line as well as her ability to knock a musical number out of the park. Boston theater audiences love Mary Callanan.

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