Springfield Little Theatre opens its 83rd season with the musical "Mamma Mia!" at the Landers Theatre, 311 E. Walnut, Friday, September 15 through Sunday, October 8. Broadway star and Springfield native Kim Crosby stars as the mother, Donna. Performances start at 7:30pm on Thursdays-Saturdays and at 2pm on Sundays. Based on the hit songs by ABBA and the story by Catherine Johnson, "Mamma Mia!" tells the hilarious tale of 20-year-old Sophie, played by Sisilia Shaffer, living with her mother Donna on a sunny Greek island where Donna runs a small hotel. Directing and choreographing the production is Josh Inman. “We’re really excited to have a local production of this (show) come to the community, and we’re so fortunate to have this be the opening production of SGF Little Theatre’s 83 rd season. We have a great cast—we’re led by Kim Crosby as Donna, and Sisilia Shaffer does a lovely job as Donna’s daughter Sophie.” Shaffer describes her take on the plot. “Sophie is getting married to her
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