'Mamma Mia!' Production Will Be Staged At Aurora Catholic School

AURORA, IL — The hit romantic comedy "Mamma Mia!," along with its beloved sing-along songs by ABBA, will come to life in Aurora Central Catholic High School's spring musical production March 25-27.

"Mamma Mia!" tells the story of Donna, an independent hotelier in the Greek islands, who is preparing for her daughter's wedding with the help of two friends. But the bride, Sophie, has other plans, as she secretly invites three men from her mother's past in hopes of meeting her real father. If all goes to plan, she hopes her dad will walk her down the aisle on her wedding day.

The musical first premiered in London's West End in 1999 and went on to open on Broadway in 2001.

In Aurora Central's production, Sammi Schreiber, of Aurora, will portray Donna. In the movie of the same name, the character is memorably played by Meryl Streep.

Aurora Central students from across the Fox Valley, including from North Aurora, Geneva and Oswego, will take the stage for several shows.

Here's a look at the cast members of "Mamma Mia!":

• From Aurora: Ryan Churchill, Catie Houck, Elijah Ochoa-M, Adela Ramirez, Alex Schwarz, Grace Smith, Mary-Trea Wiesner, Drei Aquino, Hannah Bartlett, Jade Cervantes
• From Batavia: David Chambers, Brooke Feltes, Navalth Wollnik
• From Elburn: Maddie Hauser, Mia Ratini
• From Geneva: Kayleigh McLane
• From Montgomery: Mitchell Hiltenbrand, Hanna Pawlak
• From North Aurora: Vera Indelli, Julianna Horsfall, Vera Indelli, Justin Kish, Faith Myles, Emily Nies, Emma Paris, Hannah Pripusich, Colleen Siemann
• From Oswego: Alex Gutierrez
• From Plainfield: Emma Kasper
• From Plano: Joseph Lewis, Amanda Lohrey
• From Sandwich: Christian Reynolds
• From Sugar Grove: Alaina Lech

Students directing the show are Bryanna Fabian, Dany Nunez, Ella Wise, Emma Kleefish, Charlotte Lamar, Caleb Reynolds, Jillian File and Fiona Arado.

Friday and Saturday performances will start at 7 p.m., while a matinee show will start at 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets will be available at the door, 1255 N. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora, or by calling 630-907-0095. Concessions will also be available for shows.