Connellsville Area High School celebrates 55 years of spring musicals with 鈥楳ama Mia!鈥�
Photo courtesy of Sarah Iaquinta
Fans of ABBA, rom-coms and fun dance numbers will not want to miss Connellsville Area High School’s 2025 spring musical, “Mama Mia!”
The talented high school students are committed to getting each dance number and vocal performance right, guaranteeing a fun evening for an audience of all ages, said Michelle Harbaugh, the high school’s director of choral activities .
“Our cast and crew are working hard and having a great time preparing for this show,” according to Harbaugh. “Connellsville’s 55-year tradition of excellent musicals inspires students to do their best. We are planning an immersive experience for the audience so that they will feel like they are part of the show.”
“Mama Mia!” follows Sophie, who dreams of a white wedding and her father giving her away at the altar. There’s just one problem: she doesn’t know who he is. To find out she invites three men – each a possibility – to come to her wedding.
Popular songs include “The Winner Takes it All”, “The Name of the Game” and “Take a Chance on Me.”
Students have been sharing previews in the community with a short performance at Penn Highlands Hospital earlier this month and recently, the Rotary Club of Connellsville.
With more than 50 students in the cast, roles are shared throughout the weekend.
Ivy Flesik will play lead character Sophie on Thursday and Saturday and Mia Pascoe will play Sophie on Friday and Sunday.
“Mama Mia!” will be on the stage at 7 p.m. Feb. 27, 28 and March 1, and 2 p.m. March 2 at Connellsville Area High School Auditorium.
Prices are $10 on Thursday and $12 Fri., Sat. and Sun.
Tickets are available online at https://connellsvillemusical.ludus.com/ or can be purchased at the high school from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays.