By Paulina Leskow, ’24

Staff Writer

“Where are those happy days?” 

Don’t worry, Mamma Mia! the Musical will be here soon, and those happy days won’t be so hard to find. As the 2023-2024 school year kicks into gear, clubs and after-school activities are entering full swing. This is especially true for the Hanover High School Drama Club, which has already started rehearsals for its fall musical, Mamma Mia! Based on the Broadway show and movie, with music from the Swedish pop group ABBA, Mamma Mia takes place on the Greek island of Kalokairi. It features Sophie, a young woman soon to be married, and her single mother, Donna, who runs her own hotel. Sophie wants her dad to walk her down the aisle, but first she needs to figure out who it is. From reading her mom’s diary, Sophie narrows it down to three former boyfriends: Sam, Harry, or Bill. She invites all three to the wedding, and hilarity, chaos and romance ensue.

The show includes singing, dancing, acting, jumpsuits, romance, comedy, and so much more! Director and Drama teacher Mr. Fahey said he chose Mamma Mia! because of interest expressed by students as well as the success other schools have had putting it on.

“It is a big, fun musical that showcases performance, group ensemble, tech, and audience members love the show,” Mr. Fahey said. “We’re gonna also strive to have fun doing it.” 

The cast and crew of the show have been working hard and are so excited to present it for the community. The lead role of Sophie will be performed by senior Ella Nadeau with senior Paulina Leskow playing Donna. 

“I’m really excited to do a show that has so much dancing in it,” said Dance Captain Marie Fortier, a senior who will also be serving as Stage Manager for the first time. She’s “so excited to stage manage such a big show.” 

Senior Baylor Speckmann, who will play Sam, said Mamma Mia! is a fitting finale for his HHS Drama career.

“I am beyond grateful that my final show at HHS is my favorite of all time, with some of the best music and characters that I can’t wait to see my friends portray,” he said.

If you wanna dance, jive, and have the time of your life, get your money, money, money and come see Mamma Mia! The Musical at the HHS Auditorium on November 17th at 7pm, November 18th at 7pm, and November 19th at 2pm.